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In 10 Years, Windowless Planes Will Give Passengers A Panoramic View Of The Sky
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In 10 Years, Windowless Planes Will Give Passengers A Panoramic View Of The Sky

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The Center for Process Innovation, a British technology research company, thinks they’ve got the next big step in aviation transportation figured out. They want to remove the windows from passenger planes and replace them with OLED touch-screens that extend along the plane’s entire length and display the view from outside through cameras mounted on the plane’s exterior.

According to them, windows are one of the greatest sources of unnecessary weight in passenger planes. Solid walls are stronger and allow the walls to be built thinner as well. The OLED screens that replace the windows would display the view outside and allow passengers to select entertainment and stewardess service.

The technology does have its detractors, however – some are concerned about light pollution inside the cabin, and the panoramic view probably won’t do much to help those who are afraid of flying.

More info: uk-cpi.com (h/t: mashable)

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    There is a beast with heart of cold stone that dashes like lightning, shreds flesh from bone. // Bewitched by this beast, I fell to my knees. My mouth babbled madness and mumbled soft pleas. // I stared down the ravenous, gnashing dark maw of a cute cuddly kitten with yarn in its paw

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    DuncanMcKay
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    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not so good for those scared of heights but great for the claustrophobia.

    poodlegirl
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    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was thinking I would feel more claustrophobic without an actual window, knowing that is fake. YUCK.

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    lerbedeknorst
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    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice promo video and I would love to experience a 'windowless' flight, but reducing cost for the customer,...my a*s! That just won't happen.

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    DuncanMcKay
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    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not so good for those scared of heights but great for the claustrophobia.

    poodlegirl
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    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I was thinking I would feel more claustrophobic without an actual window, knowing that is fake. YUCK.

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    lerbedeknorst
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    10 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nice promo video and I would love to experience a 'windowless' flight, but reducing cost for the customer,...my a*s! That just won't happen.

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