The era of eco aircraft is here! The range of creative thinking that goes into making eco aircraft practical and desirable is truly heart-stopping. There are personal planes and freight blimps and jets that run on bio-fuel. You can even pedal your way around the sky if you like.
With all of the eco aircraft innovation taking flight, it will be interesting to see if the cost of air travel and of owning personal air transportation will also become more affordable.
25 Eco Aircraft Designs
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Airplane Cars
The Milner AirCar Could Become An Eco-Friendly Mode of Transit
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Quiet Supersonic Planes
Lockheed Martin's Supersonic Green Machine
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Human-Powered Helicopters
AHS International Hosts 6-Second Vertical Flight Contest
22
Eco-Stunt Planes
EADS Unveils Cri-Cri Four-Engine All-Electric Acrobatic Aircraft
21
Car-Inspired Personal Aircraft
The Hawker Beechcraft Teams Up with Matthew Palmer
20
Sporty Flying Cars
The Terrafugia Transition, a Car-Plane Hybrid, Gets FAA Approval
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Eco-Friendly Air Travel
Boeing's Fuel Cell Airplane
18
Battery-Powered Airplanes
Cessna 172 Skyhawk Electric Propulsion to be Tested in 2010
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Fuel Cell Flights
Antares DLR-HT Glider Takes off Using Hydrogen Fuel Cells
16
Freight Blimps
Helium-Powered Airships to Transport Cargo
15
Biodiesel Jet
Green Flight International Takes Off
14
Virgin Galactic Spacecrafts Unveiled
The White Knight Two
13
Airplanes in 2093
Finnair's Futuristic Transportation Forecasting
12
Battery-Powered Airplanes
The ElectraFlyer-C Delivers a Quiet Eco-Friendly Sky Ride
11
Round-the-World Green Flights
Solar-Cell Hy-Bird
10
First Renewable Fuel Flight
Virgin Atlantic Flies On Babassu & Coconut Oil
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Solar Powered Spy Blimps
ISIS Military Recon Platform Watches More Than Football
8
Hydrogen Cell Airplanes
The Antares H3 Aircraft is the Successor to the Antares DLR-H2
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Heat-Sensing Aircraft
USFS' Unmanned 'Ikhana' Fire Scouting Planes On Standby
6
Eco Blimp Cleanups
The US Navy MZ-3A Airship is Now Part of BP Oil Spill Cleanup Efforts
5
Pedal-Powered Planes
Dutch Teen Designs Eco-Friendly Flying Device
4
Fuel-Sipping Aircraft
The Yuneec Electric Sport Airplane is Eco-Friendly
3
Solar Powered Planes
QinetiQ Zephyr Breaks World Record
2
Day-Long Solar Flights
The Eco 'Solar Impulse' Flies for an Impressive 26 Hours
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Algae-Powered Aircraft
The EADS' First Algae-Fueled Airplane Runs on Slimy Biofuel
Related Ideas
Open-Style Aircraft Engines
The CFM Rise Engine Reduces Fuel Consumption by 20%
Hydrogen-Powered Hypersonic Airplanes
The SKY Magnetar Travels at Five-Times the Speed of Sound
Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs
This Mercedes-Benz Concept Vehicle by Al Yasid Balances Aesthetics
Affordable Inflatable Hydrofoil Boards
The Fliteboard 'Flite AIR' Offers 45-Minutes of Riding
Futuristic Single-Seater Bikes
The Canyon Future Mobility Concept Has a Carbon Fiber Shell
Extreme Environment Yacht Designs
The 75ft Explorer Sailing Yacht by Harry Miesbauer is Elegant
Dog-Friendly Airlines
BARK Air is a First-of-Its-Kind Airline for Dogs
Sustainable Rugged Travel Trailers
Airstream and REI Design the Co-op Special Edition Basecamp 20X
Honeycomb-Shaped Wind Turbines
This Bladeless Wind Turbine Design is Easy to Implement Anywhere
Expanding Off-Grid Electric RVs
The Electric Transformer House is Sustainable and Luxurious
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bikes
HydroRide Bikes Recharge Exponentially Quicker than Lithium Bikes
Off-Grid Exploration Vans
The Conceptual GAC Van Life Autonomous Vehicle is Eco-Friendly
Folding Wing eVTOL Vehicles
The PteroDynamics Transwing eVTOL Has a Simple Design
3D-Knit Airplane Seat Designs
The 'Modulo' Aircraft Seat Concept Sustainably Upgrades First Class
Multifunctional Hybrid Electric Bikes
YU ID Presents the Versatile Electric Mobility Bike
Flying Car Concepts
Alef Aeronautics Comes Closer to Making Flying Cars a Reality with Model-A
Nature-Inspired Solar Panel Trees
New World Wind Develops the Aeroleaf Hybrid Technology
Autonomous Timber Transportation Shuttles
The Conceptual 'Timber Shuttle' is Eco-Focused
Eco-Friendly Ammonia Engines
These Engines Can Power Automobiles Whilst Curbing Carbon Emissions
Eco-Friendly Electric Scooters
This Urban Electric Scooter Offers Safe & Reliable City Navigation
Emissions-Free Electric Leisure Boats
The GoSun Elcat Solar Electric Boat Has a 1.3kWh Motor
Sleek Electric Concept Vehicles
The Hyundai Concept Luxe Sedan Has Extra Seating in the Boot
Luxe Electric Hydrofoil Yachts
BMW and TYDE Work Together on THE ICON Watercraft Yacht
Luxury Eco-Focused Yachts
Oceanco Unveils the 430-Foot Concept Yacht Named 'Aeolus'
Supersonic Aircraft-Inspired EVs
The Conceptual Concorde 20+ Features Aviation Inspiration
Regenerative Fuel Spatial Rovers
Toyoto Designs the New Lunar Cruiser with the JAXA
Sustainable Electric Bike Concepts
Przemysław Wolnicki Designed the Concept E-THUNDER Bike
Revolutionary eVTOL Air Taxis
This Craft is Designed For Short-Haul Aerial Journeys
Sustainable Airport Terminal Designs
This Lush Green Terminal is Powered By Renewable Energy
All-Electric Towed Trailers
The Lightship L1 Trailer is Battery-Powered and has a Minimal Design
Groundbreaking Electric Vehicle Line-Ups
Honda Debuts Two Concepts Models in the Honda 0 Series
Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs
The BATTBOARD Electric Surfboard is Ready for the Water
Powerful Folding E-Bikes
Petre Georgescu's Colibri M22 is Compact and Durable
Eco-Friendly Stratospheric Aircrafts
Sceye HAPS is Helium-Filled and Suited for a Range of Tasks
Sustainable Yacht Tender Boats
The Falcon E8 All-Electric Superyacht Tender is Easy to Board
Affordable Eco-Friendly Stroller Companies
Bombi Prioritizes Recycled Fabrics and Maximum Function
Eco-Friendly Superyacht Tenders
The EJET 4X Tender is Powered by a 60kW Electric Motor
Relaxing Airplane Seat Designs
The Tranquil Airlines Seating Technology Has a Rocking Mechanism
Otherworldly Motorcycle Concepts
The Eve Odyssey Motorcycle Features Space-Grade Aluminum
Aerodynamic Electric Sedans
Volkswagen's 'ID.7' Sedan Offers An Impressive Range Of 700 Kilometers
Branded Departure Boards
"Bumble Airlines" Promotes a Premium Dating App Feature
Next-Gen Wildfire Rescue Drones
The Firefly X-01 Fire Rescue Drone Assists Human Firefighters
Aviation-Grade Condensed Batteries
This Lithium-Based Battery is Safe Enough For Electric Aircraft
Ultra-Futuristic Modern Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Vision One-Eleven EV is Visually Striking
Rechargeable Two-Seater Modern Vehicles
Eli Electric Vehicles Designs the Eli ZERO Car
Optimized Business Class Cabins
Lufthansa's Next-Gen Business Class Comprises Seven Seat Versions
Range-Roving E-Bike Collections
Erik Buell's Latest E-Bikes Offer Truly Exceptional Range Specs
Biophilic Design Electric Vehicles
The AZULIK Mobility Electric Vehicle is Nature-Inspired
Tourism-Ready Autonomous Aircrafts
Ehang Holdings Limited Delivers Batch of EH216-S eVTOL
Folding Wing eVTOL Vehicles
This eVTOL Concept Design by Karina Gotseva is Aerodynamic
Purpose-Built All-Electric RVs
Lighship Announces The Launch of The New Lightship L1
Next-Gen Boxy Vehicle Designs
Meelis Lillemets's Cargobox Takes Urban Vehicles to the Next Level
Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle Systems
Layer Designs the Croft System to Sustainably Power Vehicles
Elevated Airline Seating Updates
The 2025 Delta Cabin Interiors Offer Upgrades for All Classes
Humongous Hydrofoil Luxury Yachts
The 'Open' Yacht Offers Futuristic Water-Cruising Capabilities
All-Electric Leisure Cruise Boats
The Riva El-Iseo Day Boat Offers Up to 10-Hours of Cruising
Interactive Recruitment Billboards
easyJet's Campaign Encourages Women to Consider a Pilot Career
War Plane-Inspired Off-Grid Homes
Peter Markos Designs the Tiny Monocoque Cabin
Emissions-Free eVTOL Aircraft
This Aircraft Will Utilize a Liquid Hydrogen Powertrain
Shapeshifting Communal EVs
The Kia Concept PV5 and PV7 Have a Projected 2025 Release
Gen Z-Targeted Car Concepts
These Toyota bZ Concept Cars Were Debuted at Auto Shanghai
Zero-Emissions Electric Ships
The Hurtigruten Norway Sea Zero Cruise is Fully Electric
Hydrogen-Powered Superyacht Models
Feadship Unveils the Project 821 Hydrogen Superyacht
Solar-Powered Electric Boats
This Boat's Batteries are Powered With the Help Of Solar Panels
Sculpted Zero-Emissions Crossovers
The Toyota Sport Crossover Concept Will Arrive in 2025
Customizable Luxurious Superboats
Mayla Yacht Prepares to Fully Introduce a GT Superboat
Hydrogen-Powered Concept Vehicles
Yamaha Unveils its Hydrogen-Powered Golf Cart, the 'Drive H2'
Accessible Airport Aids
PriestmanGoode Boasts a "One-Person Autonomous Airport Vehicle"
Sportscar-Inspired Electric Boats
Porsche and Frauscher Shipyard Join to Design the Fantom Air
Recyclable Bubble Mailer Envelopes
This Kite Mailer Range is Eco-Friendly and Economical
Eco Police Vehicle Designs
This Police Car Interior by David Dahlberg is Ultra-Modern
Eco-Friendly Lightweight Strollers
Bombi Debuts the Bēbee V2, Emphasizing Luxury & Affordability
Cartoon Hedgehog Airplane Designs
SEGA/ATLUS and AirAsia Launch a Sonic-Themed Airplane Design
Futuristic Mini Bikes
Naxeon Showed Off an Electric Mini Bike with Highway-Ready Specs
Biomimicry Bird-Like Drones
The Bionic Bird X-Fly Drone Soars, Dives and Flutters Through the Air
Eco-Friendly Mining Trucks
This Prototype Truck is Powered By Hydrogen Fuel Cell Technology
Capacious Airline Seats
These Opulent Seats Are Designed For Ultra-Long-Distance 'Qantas' Flights
Artfully DIY-Wrapped Minibuses
Volkswagen Presents the All-Electric ID.Buzz Microbus
Wind-Powered Cargo Ships
Mitsubishi Corporation Retrofits Pyxis Ocean for Sustainability Purposes
AI Wildlife Protection Solutions
Skyway and the Edge Company Aim to Enhance Urban Air Mobility
Accessible Space Travel Systems
This Space Elevator Concept by Jordan William Hughes is Wondrous
Sustainable Air Travel Concepts
The Airbus Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+ Concept is Eco-Focused
Range-Roving Electric Aircrafts
The 'Heart X1' Demonstrator Craft Can Take Off From Small Runways
Rejuvenated Former Bank Buildings
This Dutch Building Now Boasts Solar Panels & Insect Hotels
Speedy Hydrofoil Water Taxis
The Artemis EF-12 Escape Offers Luxury Rides on the Water
Futuristic Fusion Power Plants
This Power Plant Will Efficiently Contribute to the Electrical Grid
Amphibious VTOL Drones
The 'VT-Naut' Craft Can Make Safe Landings On Water
Sustainable Bamboo-Crafted Drones
Deepak Dadheech Designs the Eco-Friendly Bamboo Drone
All-Electric Personal Watercraft
This Eminently Sleek Watercraft Will Offer High-Speed Propulsion
Sleek Sustainable EV Concepts
The Opel Experimental EV Concept Has Augmented Projection Technology
Adaptive Interior EV Models
The Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric Has a Solarbay Panoramic Roof
Bendable Battery Designs
Anthro Energy's Flexible Battery Was Showcased at the Beacon Exhibition
Zero-Emissions Aircraft
This Battery-Electric Aircraft Aims to Revolutionize Air Travel
Six-Wheel Drive Concept EVs
The Land AIrcraft Carrier by XPENG AEROHY is Made for Exploration
Hydrofoil Technology Electric Boats
Vessev Introduces the Impressive VS-9 Electric Boat
Phosphate Battery-Powered EVs
This Affordable Electric Car Offers a Range Of Above 400 Kilometers
Emissions-Free Cargo Barges
The H2 Barge 2 Project Will Convert the Vessel to Clean Energy
Zero-Emission Solar-Powered Aircrafts
The Falcon Horizon by Laszlo Nemeth Runs on Solar Power
Accessible Airline Seats
Delta is Incorporating Seats to Support Travelers with Mobility Issues
Range-Boosting Aerodynamic Systems
Hyundai's 'Active Air Skirts' Increase the Efficiency Of EVs
Hydrogen Fuel Cell SUVs
The 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV Offers 270-Miles of Range
Luxurious Superyacht Airship Concepts
Lazzarini Design Studio Presents the Colossea Superyacht
Paper-Based Earbud Envelopes
Oman Air Transitions to Using Recyclable Paper Envelopes for Earbuds
Heavy-Duty Hybrid Drones
This Drone Can Hit Ludicrous Speeds and Cope With Bad Weather Conditions
Premium Airplane Amenity Kits
Emirates Presents Its New Bulgari Amenity Kits for Travelers
Range-Roving Electric Hydrofoils
The 'SpiritBARTech35EF' Boasts a Range Of 185 Kilometers
Multi-Mission Military Helicopters
The 'Grey Wolf' Can Handle Diverse Operations At Reduced Cost
Sustainable Airline Alcohols
Sustainaholics Unveils a New Spirits Collection for easyJet Flights
Kids Innovative Stunt Planes
Top Secret Toys™ Launches Aero-Storm™ Stunt Plane
Easily Piloted Electric VTOLs
The 'MC One' is Designed to be Flown With Minimal Training
Expansive Battery Technology Ranges
The Latest EcoFlow Power Solutions Include Four Options
Sustainable Aviation Approaches
Cathay Pacific Introduces Greener Together
Beetle-Inspired Sustainable Planters
The Fog Smart Hydroponic Planter Leans on Biomimicry
Hydrogen-Powered Campervan Concepts
The 'Gen 2 LCV' Concept Would Offer Zero-Emissions Van Life
Entirely Business Class Aircrafts
BermundAir Presents its Aisle Class with New Seating
Updated Air Taxi Designs
Hyundai Unveils the New Elevated S-A2 Air Taxi During CES
Eco-Focused Airline Initiatives
Alaska Airlines Invests in Jetzero to Upgrade Its Services
Research-Centric Hydrogen Motorcycles
This Open-Source Two-Wheeler Aims to Encourage Innovation
Zero-Emissions Hypersonic Jets
The Venus Aerospace Stargazer Hypersonic Aircraft Concept is Sleek
Adaptable Foldable Electric Bikes
Buzzy Bike Designs a Dynamic and Expressive E-Bike
Public Flying Air-Taxis
The Public eVTOL Design Project by Joowon Lee Readies for Urban Spaces
Hazardous Weather-Ready Drones
ThunderFly's 'TF-G1' Unmanned Drone can Maintain Flight in Weather
Kid-Friendly Aviation Programs
easyJet's Summer Flight School Challenges Gender Stereotypes
Epochal Electric VTOLs
Joby Aviation's eVTOL Prototype Could Help Democratize Aerial Commuting
Upcycled Aircraft Luggages
Emirates Launches a Collection Made from Upcycled Aircraft Interiors
Hydrofoiling Electric Boats
Navier's 'N30' Boat Promises Eco-Friendly Waterway Transportation
All-Electric Passenger Aircrafts
Joby Aviation, Inc. Launches a New Aircraft for Passenger Service
Flame-Resistant Firefighting Drones
These Drones Can Fly Into Fires to Scout Impacted Structures
Stylish Concept Electric Cars
The Mercedes-Benz Concept CLA Class has a Sleek Visual
Green Energy-Delivering Ships
This Revolutionary Ship Can Deliver Clean Energy to Vessels At Port
Ammonia-Powered Ships
This Novel Ship Uses Green Ammonia For Emissions-Free Maritime Transport
Budget-Friendly First-Class Seating
Frontier Airlines Adds First-Class Seats to its Planes
Eco-Conscious Web Browsers
Ecosia Has Launched an Eco-Friendly Internet Browser for Clean Energy
Sustainable Fragrance Lines
ScentAir Technologies Launched Eco Allure and Eco Serenity
Range-Roving Cargo Drones
This Drone Can Transport Heavy Payloads Across Vast Distances
Improved Airline Performance Initiatives
Southwest Airlines Announces Several Updates
Sustainable Aviation Partnerships
Airbus and TotalEnergies Launch a Sustainable Fuel Partnership
Decarbonizing Demonstrator Aircraft
The 'EcoPulse' is Powered By High-Density Batteries
AI-Powered Sail Systems
The 'FastRig' System Allows For Efficient Use Of Wind Power
Belize-Based Sustainable Transportation
Belize City to Launch the Eco-Friendly eRIDE Taxi Pilot