EPFL Presents a Modular Aircraft at Le Bourget

[Mike W]

Swiss inventors unveil futuristic Clip Air project, which will allow passengers to board a train that converts into an airplane with attachable wings.
Relevant offersSwiss inventors will unveil the model of an adjustable plane at a Paris Air Show next week. The plane has detachable wings that can be clipped on for instance train "capsules" that can carry cargo or passengers, AFP reported.


A statement from the Switzerland's École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL technical university) says "More than a new type of flying device, its innovative concept could revolutionise the airports of the future. People would be able to go to the train station to take the plane. Board on a capsule to reach the airport by rail, and then - without leaving (their) seat - fly to another city

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