Design, comfort and eco-friendliness are the characteristics of future flying

The competition of the most captivating future plane is resolved. More than 14, 000 participants voted for their favorite plane or expressed their view on future flying.

The future planes designed by Kauko Helavuo collected a compelling amount of more than 13,000 votes. Spaciousness and entertainment possibilities as well as fun design were valued by voters. Also aerodynamics and eco-friendliness were often mentioned by participants. The wing-shaped Finnair A600-850, intended for short-haul routes, was voted the most enchanting design.

About 1,000 participants expressed their own view on how flying in future will be.  They said that the number of passenger will explode and that flying in general will become a more personal experience.  Participants believe that there will be a big variety of different sized planes, from small planes for individual travel to planes created for the transport of masses. Today’s kerosene is awaited to be replaced by regenerative energy sources, like solar energy, and fuels consisting only of biomass.

The prize for the best vision, Finnair flight tickets between Europe and Asia, was won by Dattatray Kuvalekar from India. Kuvalekar, a father of two children, says that his offspring are also very excited about his competition win. With his prize tickets, he intends to fly to Finland.

The emphasis of Kuvalekar's vision was on individuality: "Every passenger will have their own capsule docked to a larger vessel. Passengers can therefore select the interior design and colours, the temperature of the air and food to suit their own tastes."

In Kuvalekar's vision, flying in the future will be fast and, of course, neutral in terms of its environmental impact. New technology will guarantee a smooth and efficient travel experience: "Radio-frequency identification (RFID) passports will allow passengers to slip through border checks in the twinkling of an eye, and baggage will be automatically delivered to passengers' homes or the travel destination."

Finnair's product price won

Sami Lehesaari

Michael Taylor

Tapani Onkalo

Congratulations to the winners! All winners will also be notified individually.

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