Aquatic Jet
Production Company: N/A
Feature: Take Off From and Land On Water
EST. Cost of Production: N/A
Norwegian entrepreneur Tomas Brdreskift developed the concept for an Aquatic Jet, the SeaSTOL VLJ (Sea Short Take-Off and Landing Very Light Jet), in order to increase transport and accessibility to islands and coastal communities through aircraft. Unlike earlier seaplanes, Brdreskift’s design will be able to reach altitudes comparable to light jet aircraft. The aquatic jet will include a 5-8 person cabin that will rest on the two skiffs of the SeaSTOL VLJ, giving the aircraft the appearance of a flying outrigger. If an inland destination is desired, retractable wheels hidden within the aircraft’s two skiffs will ensure a smooth firm ground landing.
Aquatic Jet
The Progress Eagle
Production Company: AWWA
Feature: Self-Generating Power System
EST. Cost of Production: Unknown
The AWWA Progress Eagle, designed by Oscar Vials, isn’t expected to be ready for commercial air travel until 2030; however, when it does, it will do so with “zero containment emissions” and only a quarter of the noise that current aircrafts produce. The rooftop of the Progress Eagle, as well as the topsides of its wings and tail, will be covered in hybrid quantum solar cells. The belly of this three-deck, 315-foot-long airship is designed to carry up to 800 passengers per voyage and is powered by six hydrogen fuel energy engines. The Progress Eagle will be able to create electrical power by harnessing the rear wind generated by the aircraft while in flight.
The Progress Eagle
