NASA has taken the wraps off three concept designs for quiet, energy efficient aircraft that could potentially be ready to fly as soon as 2025, joining these planes of the future. The designs come from Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and The Boeing Company.



NASA Solar Flapper
Japan Airlines Concept
NASA's 'Puffin' Personal Aircraft
Airbus Concept
The Flying Saucer
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Terrafugia Transition
The MIT No Noise Aircraft
Luxury Blimp
MIT Concept Plane
Samson Switchblade