Is this what air travel will look like in 2050? (4)

In addition to improving passenger experience, the team aimed to design a plane that is fuel efficient and less harmful to the environment

The concept plane would run on low-emission biofuels and be propelled by clusters of electric fans powered by small engines

Instead, transparent LCD screens on the walls display the view outside or films, programmes or maps from the in-flight entertainment system, or relaxing scenes to help passengers fall asleep.

Backseat monitors would be a thing of the past, replaced with virtual reality headsets that are built into the seats with wraparound visors that display films or games in full 3D. The visors are designed to automatically fold away on takeoff and landing or in the event of an emergency.

In-flight bars would allow passengers to get out of their seats and socialise more freely with other travellers.

In addition to improving the passenger experience, the team aimed to design a plane that is far more fuel efficient and less harmful to the environment.

That meant eliminating the reliance on fossil fuels.