The Spike S-512 supersonic business jet could potentially fly between London and New York in just three hours travelling at Mach 1.6, nearly 2,000 km/h, and removing the windows may help make this a reality.
Windows have long been a major issue for aeroplane designers and engineers as they increase weight and drag, reducing fuel efficiency, and in a blog post, Spike Aerospace announced that they will be replacing them with thin display screens embedded in the walls.
By mounting cameras on the jet’s exterior, these screens can show a panoramic image of the world outside, but can also be used to show a starry sky at night to help people sleep even though it may be daylight outside.
The S-512 supersonic jets are expected to take to the skies in 2018.