From ‘Skytanic’ to bizarre ‘blended wing’ jet – five astonishing planes of the future we could see by 2030

TECHNOLOGY is rapidly changing on the ground, in space and the sky in between.

Here’s a glimpse into the not-so-distant future of air travel.

RADIA

Soon to be the world’s biggest plane, WindRunner, will be able to carry 12-times more than a Boeing 747[/caption]

RADIA

Dubbed “Skytanic”, the airliner will take to the skies by 2030[/caption]

JetZero

The world’s first “blended-wing body” plane, dubbed the Z4, could someday replace older Boeing jets[/caption]

JetZero

The 250-passenger Z4 plane, built by JetZero, has not yet been certified – but the company is hoping to launch it by 2030[/caption]

‘Skytanic’

Soon to be the world’s biggest plane, WindRunner, will be able to carry 12-times more than a Boeing 747.

Dubbed “Skytanic”, the airliner will take to the skies by 2030, almost a decade after the idea was put forward by aerospace firm Radia.

It will be tasked with transporting enormous cargo.

WindRunner will clock in at an incredible 356ft – longer than the pitch at Wembley – and will be 79ft tall.

‘Blended wing’ jet

The world’s first “blended-wing body” plane, dubbed the Z4, could someday replace older Boeing jets.

The unique design was just backed by United Airlines, which has plans to purchase up to 200 of the swanky new planes.

The 250-passenger Z4 plane, built by JetZero, has not yet been certified – but the company is hoping to launch it by 2030.

Managing director of United Airlines Venture told Business Insider that the Z4’s oversized wing could create a “living room in the sky”.

YUNXING

In October last year, the Beijing-based firm said that it successfully completed the first test flight for the prototype model[/caption]

Yunxing superplane

A futuristic ‘superplane’ that could ferry passengers from London to New York City in just 90 minutes is hoped to be in the sky by 2027.

The Chinese company, Space Transportation, behind the project is reportedly inching closer towards the production of the aircraft, called Yunxing.

In October last year, the Beijing-based firm said that it successfully completed the first test flight for the prototype model.

The jet could potentially reach the speed of Mach 4 (3,00mph) – twice as fast as the British Concorde.

Gulfstream

This globetrotting jumbo jet is set to launch across US and Europe, having secured FAA and EASA certifications[/caption]

Globe trotter

The Gulfstream G800 boasts a record-breaking range, allowing it to fly an incredible 9,000 miles without stopping.

This globetrotting jumbo jet is set to launch across US and Europe, having secured FAA and EASA certifications.

It’s hoped it will be zooming across skies in 2030.

Now the longest-range private aircraft in the world, the Gulfstream G800 can ferry passengers to almost anywhere in the world without taking a single stop.

If the jet were to take off from London it could fly to any airport across the globe – with the exception of Sydney.

It has three luxurious living areas for up to 19 passengers, as well as a dedicated crew compartment for maximum in-flight comfort.

The Mega Agency

Overture aircraft could feasibly fly passengers from London to New York City in just 3.5 hours at supersonic speeds[/caption]

Boom Overture

The supersonic Overture jet is on track for a 2029 launch, according to the company behind the project.

US-based Boom Technology has forecast a market for up to 1,000 supersonic airliners, across 500 viable routes, with fares comparable to business class.

Overture aircraft could feasibly fly passengers from London to New York City in just 3.5 hours at supersonic speeds.

The flight currently takes roughly 8 hours on a standard commercial carrier.

Laying the groundwork for Overture, Boom’s XB-1 jet successfully reached supersonic speeds earlier this year.

Bosses at the Colorado-headquartered firm believe it will be the first US-built commercial supersonic jet to hit the market