Scientists Unveil ‘Silent, Energy-Efficient Plane’

Travel Blog  •  Michael Yessis  •  11.07.06 | 8:06 AM ET

imageIt’s good news as concern grows about the environmental impact of jet travel. From the Guardian: “Plans for a silent, energy-efficient plane which could take to the sky in less than 25 years’ time were unveiled this afternoon by scientists,” writes Hillary Osborne. “On a typical flight the plane, which has been designed by scientists from Cambridge University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), will achieve the same kind of fuel efficiency as a Toyota Prius.” Check the Silent Aircraft Initiative for details.