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The Airbus Model Aircraft for Validation and Experimentation of Robust Innovative Controls, or MAVERIC for short, is one amazing example of futuristic planes that could be with us soon. Consisting of, essentially, a giant wing with no fuselage, this plane really does look like something from the distant future.

This "blended wing design" is Airbus' gamble for the future of commercial aircraft. It was unveiled at the Singapore Airshow 2020 and its interesting shape should have the potential for reducing fuel consumption -- according to Airbus.

The plane's engines are also not where you might expect to find them. Instead of being mounted under the wings, well wing, they are attached to the rear stabilizers on top of the craft. According to Airbus, the design should reduce fuel consumption by 20% compared with other aircraft designs.

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It should also allow smoother airflow over the aircraft.

Tags: Airbus, Maveric