The scale model of the Flying-V – the energy-efficient aircraft of the future – has flown for the first time. A year and a half ago TU Delft and KLM announced the start of the design of the ...

By moving the cargo hold, fuel tanks, and passenger cabin, the Flying-V is able to offer the same storage space as the A350, and the same number of passengers, 314 altogther.

The Flying-V model proved controllable on the ground and during takeoff. The aircraft took off at 80 kph (43 kt.), rotating to a high angle of attack and climbing steeply at first.

The scale model of the Flying-V, an aircraft concept developed by partners Delft University of Technology (TU Delft; Delft, Netherlands) and KLM Royal Dutch Airlines (Amstelveen, Netherlands) ...

A scale model of a futuristic "Flying V" aircraft has made a successful maiden flight in Germany. Delft University of Technology in Holland is spearheading the project, which is backed by Dutch ...

Heyo! Anyhoo: Dutch airline KLM and researchers at Delft University of Technology are working on an airplane with a “Flying V” design — mimicking the iconic Gibson guitar — which experts estimate ...

The Flying-V concept was first publicised at the sidelines of the IATA Annual General Meeting in Seoul in June last year, when KLM signed an agreement to support its development.