The unusual shape makes for huge improvements in aerodynamics and fuel efficiency 20% greater than the current generation of Airbus A350s. While offering the same number of seats as a regular A350-900 and almost exactly the same wingspan of 65metres, the design offers a number of advantages. The simplicity of the design minimises the amount of moving parts and costs though construction and complications: a win for the aircraft builders. The increasingly aerodynamic design makes for big fuel and carbon savings, and potentially cheaper tickets: a win for the passengers, airlines and the planet. And lastly, an even more novel aspect of the design sees engines mounted on the top of the plane, leading to reduced noise from aircraft overhead: a win for everybody.

[Source: New Zealand Herald. 11 June 2019]