# Eco Engineering Aerospace companies release products with environmentally conscious features. By [Jordy E](https://www.trendhunter.com/JordyEleni) | Published May 26, 2015 | Category: [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/auto-and-motor-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/eco-engineering ## Key Figures - Trend score: 5.4/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Eco Engineering trend? **Eco Engineering:** Companies with aerospace expertise are releasing and developing products that deliver top of the line designs with environmentally conscious elements. This movement is consistent with the growing importance of green mandates among diverse industries appealing to today's informed, socially aware consumer. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 8, 2014 to Feb 8, 2016 - Published: May 26, 2015 - Patterns: [Convergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/convergence), [Acceleration](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/acceleration) - Megatrends: [Hybridization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/hybridization), [Naturality](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/naturality) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Themes within the Eco Engineering trend ### Green Aircraft Designs Aerospace companies are creating aircraft designs that prioritize environmental sustainability through innovations like fuel and electric usage for power, self-healing skin and using renewable energy that can disrupt the aerospace industry. ### Combining Vertical Takeoff and Horizontal Flight The ability to combine vertical takeoff and horizontal flight has long been a holy grail for the military and aerospace industries, and the GL-10 has the potential to revolutionize these industries. ### Efficiency and Eco-Friendly Solutions Aviation companies are developing and testing energy-efficient and eco-friendly solutions to cut down on carbon emissions and waste, using innovations like hydrogen fuel systems, lightweight designs and regenerative braking systems. ## What the Eco Engineering trend means for industry ### For Aerospace Industry The aerospace industry can learn from these examples and focus on creating sustainable aircraft designs that are energy-efficient and environmentally friendly. ### For Energy Industry The energy industry can look to these innovations and opportunities to promote the use and development of renewable energy sources for powering aircraft and aviation technology. ### For Transportation Industry The transportation industry can adopt and integrate these innovations to create more efficient and eco-friendly practices and systems across different modes of transportation. ## Workshop question What's an unexpected way that you could make your product more environmentally friendly? ## Trend signals for Eco Engineering Trend score 5.4 out of 10, from popularity 78%, activity 77%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 78% - Activity: 77% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Eco Engineering trend 5 featured examples from Jan 8, 2014 to Feb 8, 2016. - [Eco Jumbo Jets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eco-jumbo-jet): The Progress Eagle Aircraft Seats 800 and Employs Sustainable Energy (Category: Autos) Implication: The aviation industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by embracing eco jumbo jets and sustainable airplane concepts. - [Futuristic Electric Aircraft Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-whale): The Awwa Sky Whale Airplane Design Launched at CES 2014 (Category: Tech) Implication: The aviation industry can benefit from futuristic aircraft designs and sustainable innovations for cleaner air travel. - [Carbon Fiber Airplanes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jet-lag): This Carbon Fiber Plane Defeats Jet Lag for Passengers (Category: World) Implication: The aerospace industry has the potential to innovate by incorporating lightweight materials and energy-efficient designs in airplane engineering, as seen in the Airbus A350. - [Ten-Engine Electric Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gl10): NASA's GL-10 Plane Can Take Off Vertically Like a Helicopter (Category: Autos) Implication: The aviation industry can benefit from the development of electric VTOL planes, providing a new generation of aircraft with reduced carbon emissions and increased efficiency. - [Energy-Efficient Airplanes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hydrogen-fuel-system): EasyJet Will Test a New Hydrogen Fuel System to Cut Emissions (Category: Eco) Implication: The aviation industry can explore the use of hydrogen fuel systems, regenerative braking technology, and green taxi systems to enhance energy efficiency. ## Recent trend clusters - [Racing Homage](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/racing-homage) (Autos) - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Autos - [French Retro City Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/french-retro-city-cars) - [Factory-Backed Performance Centers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-performance-centers) - [Flexible Luxury Motorhomes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flexible-luxury-motorhomes) - [Electric Luxury Grand Tourers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/high-price-ev-sedans) All articles: [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos)