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VIDEO: Windowless planes could be the future of aviation

Ever wondered what's going on outside the plane you are flying in? Well, wonder no more - almost....
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14.43 28 Oct 2014


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VIDEO: Windowless planes could be the future of aviation

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14.43 28 Oct 2014


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Ever wondered what's going on outside the plane you are flying in? Well, wonder no more - almost.

UK-based technology firm Centre for Process Innovation (CPI) has given us a glimpse into the future.

It has suggested that windowless aircraft could be on the horizon, as current technological developments mature and find applications in aerospace.

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"With over 80% of the fully laden weight of a commercial airliner taken up by the fuel, weight reduction is a constant challenge," it says.

It has suggested that the airplane cabin be lined with curved high-definition screens, along with cameras mounted on the exterior of the aircraft.

Images from these could then be piped in to make it look like the walls are see-through.

Great idea - or air sickness overload?


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