So what if that future aircraft looked like a giant flying wing?
This is the concept behind MAVERIC, an aircraft demonstrator unveiled at Singapore Air Show 2020. The innovative design—known as a “blended wing body”—is a complete departure from traditional aircraft architecture thanks to a wide cabin layout that completely breaks the mold of conventional single-aisle aircraft. In fact, the design is so radical, some engineers did not believe in its potential at first.
At Airbus, we understand society expects more from us in terms of improving the environmental performance of our aircraft. MAVERIC’s blended wing body configuration is a potential game-changer in this respect, and we’re keen to push the technology to the limit.
Adrien Bérard, MAVERIC Project Co-Leader
The immense amount of carbon emission has a hazardous impact on our environment and can also risk a smoother travel ride with the destruction of our stratosphere. Airbus thus had always endeavored to infuse a balance between social, economic, and environmental commitment.
MAVERIC’s blended wing body configuration is a potential game-changer in this respect, and we’re keen to push the technology to the limit.” project co-leader Adrien Berard mentions that there will be further development in this aircraft with the assembling of propulsion systems. It might be integrated for commercial use and ‘comfortable cabin layout, enabling passengers to benefit from additional legroom and larger aisles for more personal comfort.’
And, if commercialized, a MAVERIC-inspired aircraft could significantly improve the passenger experience. A blended wing body design provides an exceptionally comfortable cabin layout, enabling passengers to benefit from additional legroom and larger aisles for more personal comfort.
Keeping the future generation in mind, Airbus’ CEO GUILLAUME FAURY and team intended to seek a robust approach by building sustainable aircraft. Project Meveric is one such goal that demonstrates Airbus’ vision of a safe environment.
