Phil wrote:
On Jul 26, 6:29 pm, "Morgans" wrote:
"Dallas" wrote in message

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Photo of the test model:
http://www.nasa.gov/images/content/1..._boeing_hi.jpg
I want one, just like that!

It sure would make a dandy remote control model !!!

Really though, it is interesting. I did not know they were still working on the
concept.

I would fly in one, if you put a viewscreen in front of my seat, linked with
cameras outside to choose from. That is what I had heard they said would be the
arrangement.
--
Jim in NC

I think Boeing would be really smart to pursue this technology. It
will lead to airliners that are much more efficient than the current
layout. If Boeing doesn't do it, you can bet that Airbus or Embraer,
or eventually maybe even the Chinese aircraft manufacturers will.

And I think for the generation growing up today on video games and
computer screens, having a view screen instead of a window won't be a
hardship.


That may be true, but my understanding is that all market survey work
done to date has shown consumers to soundly reject an airplane without
windows. However, maybe future generations will have a different view
as you say.

Matt