# Drag-Reducing Aircrafts The Airbus MAVERIC was Unveiled at the 2020 Singapore Airshow By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-02-13 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbus-maveric References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/02/12/the-airbus-maveric-aircrafts-unique-design-helps-reduce-drag-while-providing-more-cabin-space/) & [airbus](https://www.airbus.com) The Airbus MAVERIC was unveiled at the 2020 Singapore Airshow as a new kind of airplane that aims to transform air travel by highlighting a [blended wing-body design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2026-a6-sedan) that's focused on enhanced efficiency. The airplane is characterized by its wings that are blended into the body of the plane, which will work to reduce drag during operation and increase [fuel economy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decarbonizing-aviation) by 20%. This design also allows the cabin of the plane to be expanded to offer an airier feeling for passengers and crew alike to appreciate when flying on [long-haul journeys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-cabin-interiors). The Airbus MAVERIC was spoken on by Executive Vice President of Engineering at Airbus Jean-Brice Dumont who said, "By testing disruptive aircraft configurations, Airbus is able to evaluate their potential as viable future products. Although there is no specific timeline for entry-into-service, this technological demonstrator could be instrumental in bringing about change in commercial aircraft architectures for an environmentally sustainable future for the aviation industry." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 81% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Blended Wing-body Design:** The blended wing-body design of the Airbus MAVERIC presents an opportunity for companies to invest in researching and developing this disruptive aircraft configuration. - **Increased Fuel Economy:** The increased fuel economy of the Airbus MAVERIC presents an opportunity for airlines to save on costs while also reducing their carbon footprint. - **Expanded Cabin Design:** The expanded cabin design of the Airbus MAVERIC presents an opportunity for aircraft interior companies to create innovative and comfortable spaces for passengers on long-haul journeys. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Aerospace:** The aerospace industry could benefit from investing in the development and implementation of blended wing-body design aircraft to increase fuel efficiency and reduce environmental impact. - **Airlines:** Airlines could benefit from implementing the Airbus MAVERIC's blended wing-body design to reduce operating costs and provide a more comfortable experience for passengers with the expanded cabin design. - **Aircraft Interiors:** Companies in the aircraft interiors industry could benefit from designing innovative cabin spaces that take advantage of the Airbus MAVERIC's expanded cabin design to provide a more comfortable travel experience for passengers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Reduced Drag Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crane-program.md) - [Enhanced Efficiency Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-3500.md) - [Decarbonizing Demonstrator Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demonstrator-aircraft.md) - [Blended-Wing Fighters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stavatti-aerospace-sm39-razor.md) - [Newly Optimized Airbuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newly-optimized-airbus.md) - [Eco-Focused Airline Initiatives](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alaska-airlines1.md) - [Renewable Energy Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solarpowered-aircraft.md) - [Modular Concept Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modular-concept-aircraft.md) - [Range-Roving Electric Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-aircrafts.md)