When it comes to new airplanes, the airline industry rarely strays outside its comfort zone. “A cigar-shaped fuselage atop a pair of wings, with three stabilizers at the back” describes pretty much ...
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Would you fly on the Flying V?

The Flying V is a blended wing aircraft concept developed to reduce fuel burn by roughly 20 percent compared to conventional ...
"The Flying V" certainly helped the guitar industry take off in a new direction, but can the "Flying V" actually fly? Dutch airline KLM has teamed up with researchers at Delft University of Technology ...
Dave Mustaine may forever be associated with the iconic Flying V shape, with a roster of signature models under his belt that help cement his position as one of the main metal men of the Flying V. Yet ...
A scale model of a futuristic "Flying V" aircraft has made a successful maiden flight in Germany. Delft University of Technology in Holland is spearheading the project, which is backed by Dutch ...
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Scott Dudelson/Getty Images We have had all kinds of electric guitars on the cover of ...
DESIGNS for an incredible V-shaped passenger plane have been revealed – and its futuristic shape could make travelling more affordable for holidaymakers. The revolutionary concept was created by KLM ...
As airlines are subjected to increasing criticism about the impact of their planes' carbon emissions on climate change, KLM is teaming up with a Dutch university to design an entirely new type of ...
A V-shaped airliner that seats passengers in the wings instead of a central fuselage could make long-distance air travel more sustainable — and it’s more than pie in the sky. The Dutch airline KLM ...