Modern aviation is plagued by two burdens: airport congestion and noise pollution. Moving noise away from population areas and reducing the need for extensive infrastructure may be possible thanks to a radical innovation born out of an old idea: seaplanes. Two researchers in the Department of Aeronautics at Imperial College London put the concept forward in a recent study on jumbo planes that could carry up to 2,000 passengers. They claim the main obstacle is not the technology but the will to make it happen.
Could seaplanes be the future of transatlantic flight?
More of Today's Solutions
Malaysia bans e-waste imports and cracks down on illegal dumping
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM In a bold move to protect public health and the environment, Malaysia enacted an immediate and total ban ...
Read MoreThe surprising physiological benefits of a good cry
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Tears, from infancy to adulthood, serve as a universal emotional language. According to licensed marriage and family therapist ...
Read MoreUkrainian refugees in Italy find safety in mafia-seized properties
In the small town of Rescaldina, Italy, Ukrainian refugees fleeing the Russian invasion are finding a safe haven in unexpected dwellings: the homes of ...
Read More11 smart ways to save energy at home this winter
BY THE OPTIMIST DAILY EDITORIAL TEAM Winter often brings with it soaring utility bills, thanks to extra heating, longer showers, and higher energy consumption ...
Read More
