Ideas
Explore the world's #1 largest database of ideas and innovations, with 462,330 inspiring examples.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,242 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,986 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Consumer Insights
Uncover major shifts and emerging opportunities with our exclusive PRO research.
Trend Reports
Discover why 1,242 brands rely on our AI-powered Trend Reports to get better, faster insights.
Newsletter
Join 320,986 subscribers who rely on our weekly newsletter to keep up with need-to-know trends and insights.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Trend Reports
Get fast, customized trend reports, presentations and deep dives 20x faster than traditional research.
Plans
Get started today with a free consultation, our self-serve tools, or a dedicated program.
Articles & Magazine
Get inspired with our 4,213 innovation strategy articles, keynote, videos and innovation tools.
Innovation Awards
Trend Hunter’s Innovation Strategy Awards recognize the best innovation tactics gathered from our interviews with some of the world's most notable business leaders, authors and change makers.
Advisory & Services
Accelerate innovation and ignite disruptive thinking with our award-winning programs and research.
Innovation Assessment
Enhance your innovation potential with a deeper understanding of your unique innovation archetype and how your organization benchmarks.
FuturistU
Prepare for the years ahead with 100+ lessons, tactics, tools and frameworks with our full learning database.
Innovation Books
Join 20,000,000 people getting better and faster with our New York Times Bestselling books and keynote videos.
Jeremy Gutsche
Ignite your event or virtual event with our CEO, a NY Times Bestselling Author and one of the top innovation keynote speakers.
Our Team of Speakers & Virtual Presenters
Inspire your group with our most popular speakers on innovation, trends, change and futurism.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Custom Masterclasses
Join the world's leading brands who leverage our custom programs to accelerate innovation.
FuturistU 5-Day Program
Become a Futurist with our immersive 5-Day program at Future Festival World Summit.
Online eLearning
Learn the fundamentals of futurism and trends with 100+ online courses about innovation.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
Contact
Get in touch to learn more, ask a question or submit a tip.
About Us
Learn more about Trend Hunter and how we accelerate innovation.
Follow-Us
Join our 3,500,000 social media followers, on the cutting edge.
How to Hunt
Learn more about how to hunt megatrends, ideas, patterns and opportunity.
FAQ
Get answers to common questions about Trend Hunter.
Community
Stay on the cutting-edge with the help of the Trend Hunter community.
Team
Meet the team trusted by hundreds of leading businesses worldwide.
Jobs
Find opportunities to accelerate your career with the #1 Trend Firm.
News
Catch up on noteworthy Trend Hunter news and media mentions.
Join
Build a portfolio and put your trend-spotting abilities to the test.
Advertising
Supercharge your marketing by partnering with Trend Hunter.
Portfolio
Visit your public portfolio and browse your past articles.
Add a Trend
Write up an article and showcase your trend-spotting skills.
My Trends
Edit your articles and see how they stack up on the leaderboards.
Settings
Edit your profile, connect your social media accounts, and more.
Add a trend, customize your dashboard, or track topics.
Future Festival
Innovation Events
Join the world's top innovators at our in person events.
Free Webinars
Learn to innovate through chaos, navigate the new normal and maintain work culture from home.
Custom Training & Events
Bring the Future Festival experience directly to your team or co-hosted custom event.
Search our database of 462,330 cutting edge ideas.

Dolphin-Inspired Airplanes

Victor Uribe's A350h Airliner Takes Off Vertically, Not at an Angle

— May 15, 2010 — Autos
Victor Uribe's A350H Airliner is a futuristic airplane able to take off vertically, saving major runway space compared to a conventional airplane. The A350H Airliner's dolphin-inspired aerodynamic design provides maximum speed at minimum effort.

Victor Uribe believes that in the future, airports will no longer be able to expand due to population growth and rising demand for space, so the A350H Airliner aims to solve that issue. The A350H Airliner by Victor Uribe is eco-friendly, powered by cryogenic hydrogen contained in high-pressure tanks, which enables its vertical takeoffs.
Trend Themes
1. Vertical Takeoff Airplanes - The development of airplanes capable of taking off vertically, like Victor Uribe's A350H Airliner, can pave the way for more efficient use of runway space and lower the need for costly airport expansions.
2. Dolphin-inspired Aerodynamic Design - Aerodynamic designs inspired by nature, like the design used for the A350H Airliner, can lead to airplanes that offer maximum speed with minimum energy consumption, leading to more fuel-efficient and eco-friendly aircraft designs.
3. Cryogenic Hydrogen-powered Engines - The use of cryogenic hydrogen as a fuel source, as demonstrated by the A350H Airliner, can lead to more sustainable and eco-friendly aircraft that produce less pollution and greenhouse gas emissions.
Industry Implications
1. Aerospace Industry - The aerospace industry has the opportunity to develop and produce more efficient, eco-friendly, and space-saving aircraft designs, like Victor Uribe's A350H Airliner with its vertical takeoff capability and dolphin-inspired aerodynamic design.
2. Environmental Technology Industry - The development of cryogenic hydrogen-powered engines for aircraft represents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the environmental technology industry, leading to more sustainable and eco-friendly transportation solutions.
3. Urban Planning Industry - The idea of using efficient, space-saving aircraft designs like the A350H Airliner to help solve the problem of limited runway space and costly airport expansions presents an opportunity for the urban planning industry to develop more sustainable and cost-effective aviation infrastructure solutions.
5.4
Score
Popularity
Activity
Freshness