A window seat is a favorite place on the plane for many travelers. It provides beautiful views during the ride and landing. A new concept, however, explores the idea of windowless planes that have virtual windows instead. What do you think about it?
Aviation innovators Rosen Aviation, along with KiPcreating and Sky-Style created the design called the Maverick Project in which they completely reimagined airplane cabins. As CNN reports, Rosen Aviation’s senior VP for strategy, Lee Clark, said that this is “tomorrow’s technology.” He pointed out that we’re already living in a world with smart homes and cars, so a futuristic flying experience is the next step.
“It seems the virtual skylights and virtual windows are among the hottest of topics because they bring in that ability to incorporate augmented reality, some artificial intelligence, and they transform that little porthole window we’ve been living with for decades into something more immersive,” Clark said.
The virtual windows could be used for entertainment, ambiance, or for flight information. The focus is not on the technology but on the passenger’s experience. The technology should be invisible. Even if the concept becomes a reality, it will take a lot of time until it reaches commercial flights.