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
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Car-Inspired Personal Aircraft
The Hawker Beechcraft Teams Up with Matthew Palmer
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Eco Blimp Cleanups
The US Navy MZ-3A Airship is Now Part of BP Oil Spill Cleanup Efforts
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Pedal-Powered Planes
Dutch Teen Designs Eco-Friendly Flying Device
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Fuel-Sipping Aircraft
The Yuneec Electric Sport Airplane is Eco-Friendly
3
Solar Powered Planes
QinetiQ Zephyr Breaks World Record
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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%
Futuristic Supercar Designs
These Bugatti Custom Vehicle Designs by FLYBYARTIST are Rugged
Hydrogen-Powered Hypersonic Airplanes
The SKY Magnetar Travels at Five-Times the Speed of Sound
Functional Flying Cars
ASKA Showcased its Flight-Ready A5 eVTOL Car at CES 2023
Futuristic Single-Seater Bikes
The Canyon Future Mobility Concept Has a Carbon Fiber Shell
Submarine-Storing Superyachts
The 'Silent 120 Explorer' Has Room For a Submersible & a VTOL Craft
Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs
This Mercedes-Benz Concept Vehicle by Al Yasid Balances Aesthetics
Dog-Friendly Airlines
BARK Air is a First-of-Its-Kind Airline for Dogs
Retro-Style Electric Trikes
The Conceptual E-Trike Revolution by André Fangueiro is Eye-Catching
Sustainable Rugged Travel Trailers
Airstream and REI Design the Co-op Special Edition Basecamp 20X
Water-Reflecting Superyacht Concepts
The Pegasus 88m Superyacht Concept is Emissions-Free
Road-Legal Flying Vehicles
The 'Switchblade' Tranforms From a Car to Plane in Under 3 Minutes
All-Electric Camper Van Designs
Alpincamper Turned the Volkswagen ID. Buzz into a Camper Van
Honeycomb-Shaped Wind Turbines
This Bladeless Wind Turbine Design is Easy to Implement Anywhere
Reconfigurable Travel Pod Vehicles
The PIX Robobus Changes According to Passenger Needs
Electric Transportation Concepts
Marko Petrovic Balances Utility, Sustainability, and Demand
Expanding Off-Grid Electric RVs
The Electric Transformer House is Sustainable and Luxurious
Off-Grid Exploration Vans
The Conceptual GAC Van Life Autonomous Vehicle is Eco-Friendly
Flight-Equipped Hatchbacks
XPeng Unveiled a Flying Car Under its AeroHT Automotive Division
Shapeshifting Interior Electric Vehicles
The Volkswagen Gen.Travel Concept Has a Luxurious Feel
Folding Wing eVTOL Vehicles
The PteroDynamics Transwing eVTOL Has a Simple Design
Autonomous High-Profile Combat Bikes
The Conceptual 'Motorcycle Drone' By Fang E is Armored
Futuristic Chair Concepts
MIT Students Explore “The Next 150-Year Chair”
Flying Car Concepts
Alef Aeronautics Comes Closer to Making Flying Cars a Reality with Model-A
Haute Hydrofoil Superyachts
The 'Plectrum' Superyacht from Lazzarini Design Studio is Ultra-Fast
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
Hydrofoil-Equipped Yacht Tenders
The Conceptual 'Alte Volare' Has an Electric Powertrain
3D-Knit Airplane Seat Designs
The 'Modulo' Aircraft Seat Concept Sustainably Upgrades First Class
Transforming Commuter Kick Scooters
The Conceptual 'Beam' Scooter Has a Flip-Up Seat
Luxe Electric Hydrofoil Yachts
BMW and TYDE Work Together on THE ICON Watercraft Yacht
Sleek Electric Concept Vehicles
The Hyundai Concept Luxe Sedan Has Extra Seating in the Boot
Supersonic Aircraft-Inspired EVs
The Conceptual Concorde 20+ Features Aviation Inspiration
Indoor Air Conditioning Drones
Miray Ozlem ER Designs the New Drone AC to Control Temperatures
Revolutionary eVTOL Air Taxis
This Craft is Designed For Short-Haul Aerial Journeys
Ultra-Fast One-Person Electric Vehicles
Alauda Aeronautics Unveils the New Airspeeder MK4 Vehicle
Consumer-Driven Aircrafts
The SKYFLY Axe Personal eVTOL Aircraft Offers 200-Miles of Range
Sustainable Airport Terminal Designs
This Lush Green Terminal is Powered By Renewable Energy
Biotech-Informed Surfboard Designs
The BATTBOARD Electric Surfboard is Ready for the Water
Autonomous Electric Cargo Planes
The Pyka Pelican Cargo is Expected to Start Flying in 2023
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
Zero-Emission Race Cars
Karfidov lab designs the Formula Polestar for the future
Eco-Friendly Superyacht Tenders
The EJET 4X Tender is Powered by a 60kW Electric Motor
Electric Cargo Trike Concepts
The New Cake Slev Concept is Imagined for Urban Environments
Relaxing Airplane Seat Designs
The Tranquil Airlines Seating Technology Has a Rocking Mechanism
Modular Shipping Trailer Drones
The Hyundai Trailer Drone is Hydrogen-Powered
Futuristic Bladeless Planes
Jetopetra Creates Planes That are Able to Fly Without Propellers
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
Modular Electric VTOL Aircraft
The 'Sigma-6' Will Come With Swappable Passenger & Cargo Pods
Hydrogen-Powered Superyacht Models
Feadship Unveils the Project 821 Hydrogen Superyacht
Range-Roving E-Bike Collections
Erik Buell's Latest E-Bikes Offer Truly Exceptional Range Specs
Balanced Hydrofoil Watercraft
The Neocean Overboat 100F Has an All-Electric Design
Futuristic Small Electric RVs
The Coast by Aero Build is Designed with Soft Sheep Wool
Folding Wing eVTOL Vehicles
This eVTOL Concept Design by Karina Gotseva is Aerodynamic
Hydrogen-Powered Vehicle Systems
Layer Designs the Croft System to Sustainably Power Vehicles
Hydrogen-Powered Commercial Drones
HevenDrones Launches Its First Hydrogen-Powered Drone
Electric Hydrofoil Watercrafts
The Candela C-8 is Debuting at CES 2023
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
Electric Aircraft Batteries
Lilium Announced its Working with Ionblox on its eVTOL Battery
Emissions-Free eVTOL Aircraft
This Aircraft Will Utilize a Liquid Hydrogen Powertrain
Gen Z-Targeted Car Concepts
These Toyota bZ Concept Cars Were Debuted at Auto Shanghai
Angular Electric Motorbikes
Pure EV Unveiled the 'EcoDryft' Modern Motorbike with 130km Range
Sculpted Zero-Emissions Crossovers
The Toyota Sport Crossover Concept Will Arrive in 2025
Hydrogen-Powered Concept Vehicles
Yamaha Unveils its Hydrogen-Powered Golf Cart, the 'Drive H2'
Futuristic German E-Bikes
IO eMobility Launched the 'Blade One' Bike with a Minimalist Design
Accessible Airport Aids
PriestmanGoode Boasts a "One-Person Autonomous Airport Vehicle"
Fighter Pilot-Inspired Apparel
maharishi Unveils Its New 'Experimental Flight' Collection
Sportscar-Inspired Electric Boats
Porsche and Frauscher Shipyard Join to Design the Fantom Air
Plastic Waste-Fuelled Hypercars
Bertone's GB110 Supercar is Designed to Celebrate 110 Years
Quick-Charging Electric Motorcycles
FUELL Presents the New Fllow E-Motorcycle Design
Futuristic Mini Bikes
Naxeon Showed Off an Electric Mini Bike with Highway-Ready Specs
Sustainable Aircraft Cabins
Diab Showcased a Recyclable Composite Material for Cabin Interiors
Biomimicry Bird-Like Drones
The Bionic Bird X-Fly Drone Soars, Dives and Flutters Through the Air
Capacious Airline Seats
These Opulent Seats Are Designed For Ultra-Long-Distance 'Qantas' Flights
Wind-Powered Cargo Ships
Mitsubishi Corporation Retrofits Pyxis Ocean for Sustainability Purposes
Electric Performance Surfboards
The Fliteboard 'Ultra L' Electric Hydrofoil Board is Lightweight
Accessible Space Travel Systems
This Space Elevator Concept by Jordan William Hughes is Wondrous
All-Electric Hydrofoil Surfboards
The Sea-Doo Rise Electric Hydrofoil Board Arrives in 2024
Electric Hybrid Vibrant Vehicles
GM Unveils the 2024 Corvette E-Ray Hybrid Through the Tools
Sustainable Air Travel Concepts
The Airbus Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+ Concept is Eco-Focused
Speedy Hydrofoil Water Taxis
The Artemis EF-12 Escape Offers Luxury Rides on the Water
Amphibious VTOL Drones
The 'VT-Naut' Craft Can Make Safe Landings On Water
All-Electric Personal Watercraft
This Eminently Sleek Watercraft Will Offer High-Speed Propulsion
Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Engines
Airbus is in the Works of Creating a New Hydrogen Engine
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
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
Hybrid Electric Surfer Boards
The Scubajet 'Hybridboard' Can Be Rode in Two Ways
Hydrogen-Powered Concept Bikes
A Team of Designers Created a Futuristic Hydrogen Bike Concept
Accessible Airline Seats
Delta is Incorporating Seats to Support Travelers with Mobility Issues
Drone-Equipped Air Purifiers
The Conceptual 'Ultro' Air Purification System Cleans Larger Spaces
Range-Boosting Aerodynamic Systems
Hyundai's 'Active Air Skirts' Increase the Efficiency Of EVs
Luxurious Superyacht Airship Concepts
Lazzarini Design Studio Presents the Colossea Superyacht
Hydrogen Fuel Cell SUVs
The 2025 Honda CR-V e:FCEV Offers 270-Miles of Range
Hydrogen-Powered Jet Engines
The Rolls-Royce AE 2100 is a Regional New Aircraft Engine System
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
Hybrid-Powered Unmanned Helicopters
Steadicopter and BIRD Aerosystems Revealed the Black Eagle 50H
Easily Piloted Electric VTOLs
The 'MC One' is Designed to be Flown With Minimal Training
Plant-Based Inflight Menus
China Airlines' Menu Features Vegan Fish and Meat Alternatives
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-Friendly Navigation Features
Google Maps Allows Eco-Conscious Trip Planning
Eco-Friendly Aviation Startups
Ecojet Will Offer Hydrogen-Electric Flights With a Green Ethos
Zero-Emissions Hypersonic Jets
The Venus Aerospace Stargazer Hypersonic Aircraft Concept is Sleek
Research-Centric Hydrogen Motorcycles
This Open-Source Two-Wheeler Aims to Encourage Innovation
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
Eco-Friendly Lighter Collections
The BIC Ecolutions Lighters are Made with 55% Recycled Metal
High-Power Hybrid SUV Models
The Renault Rafale Has the E-Tech Full Hybrid Powertrain and More
Hazardous Weather-Ready Drones
ThunderFly's 'TF-G1' Unmanned Drone can Maintain Flight in Weather
Upcycled Aircraft Luggages
Emirates Launches a Collection Made from Upcycled Aircraft Interiors
Epochal Electric VTOLs
Joby Aviation's eVTOL Prototype Could Help Democratize Aerial Commuting
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
Accessible Charter Booking Apps
Aviation Marketplace FLYJETS Debuts a New Mobile App and Features
Carbon-Capturing Hydrogen Fuel Plants
Equatic Removes CO2 from Water and Air to Produce Hydrogen
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
Range-Roving Cargo Drones
This Drone Can Transport Heavy Payloads Across Vast Distances
Energy-Efficient Hybrid Vehicles
These Peugeot Hybrid Vehicles Reduce Fuel Use by 15%
Aircraft-Like Hydrofoil Bikes
Manta's New 'Hydrofoiler SL3' Features Built-In "Wings"
Revamped Airline Pricing
Fiji Airlines Launches a New Pricing Structure with Different Categories
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