If you see a huge vertical flying object looming in the skies above, don’t panic. It’s not a UFO, but just an Aircruise.

It’s only in the design stage right now, but won’t be long before some wealthy sheikh decides he wants one.

The Aircruise, conceptualized by London-based Seymourpowell, is a giant, vertical airship powered by natural energy and designed to carry travellers in style and luxury.

The initial design proposes a bar/lounge zone, four duplex apartments, a penthouse and five smaller apartments. This is all up in the air, inside a giant vertical floating mutant plane/zeppelin/ballon. You can see the video here.

Cruising speed without tail or headwind is 100 - 150 Km/hr. This equates to a leisurely pace - London to New York in 37 hours; Los Angeles to Shanghai in 90 hours. 

Nick Talbot, design director at Seymourpowell says “It’s a world cruise not limited to the ocean, offering instead the dream-like quality and absolute freedom of flight. Passengers can choose to dine thousands of feet above a city, or take in the view whilst moving through the air over the ocean or a national landmark.” 

Best thing about it? It’s eco-friendly - powered by hydrogen and solar energy.

Photo courtesy Seymourpowell. For more information, visit www.seymourpowell.com/

Posted on February 3rd, 2010 by PLing
Filed under: Airlines