Without windows and more economical: what it will be like to fly in the 'stingray plane', a bet by American airlines

'Stingray plane' project promises to make flights cheaper; see what it will be like Traveling on the Z4 plane, a project from the American company JetZero, will be very different from flying on a regular plane. Instead of windows next to passengers, the aircraft will have screens that will show images from the outside captured by high-definition cameras. The project has a shape that resembles a stingray, with the central area integrated into the wings. JetZero says that the design improves aerodynamics and could reduce fuel consumption by between 30% and 50% compared to models like the Boeing 787. ?? Do you have any suggestions for a report? Send to g1 The cabin's natural lighting will come from two skylights installed near the first rows. The plane is expected to carry around 250 passengers, distributed across six sections, and will have a luggage compartment for each seat. Critics interviewed by the Wall Street Journal point out that passengers close to the wings may feel more discomfort in the aircraft's curves and that the lack of windows may increase the feeling of motion sickness. Z4 plane will have screens instead of windows next to the seats Disclosure/JetZero Another design change is in the doors: they will be positioned in different locations than those used in conventional planes, which could make it difficult to adapt the Z4 in most airports, as they are more prepared to receive traditional models. JetZero plans to make the first flight of a full-scale prototype in 2027. The company intends to begin commercial use of the aircraft in the early 2030s. The Z4 is designed for flights of up to 5,000 nautical miles (about 9,200 km). The autonomy would be sufficient, for example, for a trip between São Paulo and Madrid, in Spain, a distance of approximately 8,400 km. The company already has the support of American airlines. United Airlines plans to purchase 200 units of the Z4, while Delta and Alaska Airlines also support the project. To accelerate development, JetZero intends to use components present in other planes and that have already been approved by the United States Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the body that regulates the sector in the country. The company also has a US$3 billion (R$15 billion) agreement with the American government to finance the construction of a factory in North Carolina. The structure will be used to accelerate production of the aircraft. If the project progresses as planned, the stingray plane could combine a different cabin than the conventional one with the promise of a significant reduction in fuel consumption. But, before reaching passengers, it will have to go through a series of tests. Z4, aircraft project under development by the American JetZero Reproduction/JetZero American manufacturer JetZero is designing the Z4 aircraft Disclosure/JetZero Z4, aircraft project under development by the American JetZero Disclosure/JetZero