UK developer working on replacing heavy aircraft windows with uber-light smartscreen panels to cut fuel consumption and slash air fares
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Head in the clouds? UK developers are working on removing windows in planes to save weight and fuel, replacing them with smartscreen panels broadcasting the view.
The concept for the plane, said Helliwell – letting passengers see outside while allowing a lighter fuselage – The idea of having the displays lining the inside of the plane could become reality in 10 years