That’s the idea behind the Flying-V, an aircraft design that promises 20% fuel savings compared to the Airbus A350–thanks to the laws of physics. That’s the main reason why Franco-Dutch ...

The Flying-V is a design for a highly energy-efficient long-distance airplane. The aircraft's design would integrate the passenger cabin, the cargo hold, and the fuel tanks into the wings creating ...

The revolutionary, V-shaped design integrates the passenger cabin, cargo hold and fuel tanks right into the aircraft's wing structure. Being lighter-weight and producing less air resistance, the ...

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 ...