# Twin-Fuselage Carplanes This Carplane Prototype Was Unveiled in Germany By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-04-29 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/carplane References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/carplane-flying-car-debut/37190/) & [carplane](http://www.carplane.com/) The Carplane is an incredible [twin-fuselage road-safe monoplane](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/star-walkers) designed by the German company of the same name. A prototype of the contraption was unveiled at the [AERO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allelectric-luxury-trailer) show in Friedrichshafen, Germany. The advantage of having an airplane like this is that it would be able to operate from local airports while driving to them on the road. This sort of vehicle could prove to be a godsend for business travelers, and would make private flight more practical and affordable for greater numbers of business people, perhaps reducing clutter on regular old roads. The split twin-fuselage design means pilot and passenger will be in separate compartments, which is just as well given that this is targeted towards business travelers. The [flying car](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beast-by-john-dodd) may have once strictly represented the territory of science-fiction, but fearless engineering allied with bold design is blurring the lines between the present and the future. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.1/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 25% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Twin-fuselage Vehicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize transportation by combining the convenience of cars and the freedom of airplanes. - **Road-safe Monoplanes:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop safer aircraft designs that can also be driven on roads, increasing accessibility and reducing transportation costs. - **Private Flight Accessibility:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Make private flight more practical and affordable for business travelers, potentially reducing traffic congestion on traditional roads. ### Who This Affects Most - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the automotive industry by integrating road and sky capabilities in one vehicle. - **Aviation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate the aviation industry by creating road-safe aircraft designs for improved accessibility and convenience. - **Travel and Tourism:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Enhance the travel industry by offering new transportation options that combine the features of cars and airplanes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Working Flying Car Prototypes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-car-prototype.md) - [Air Travel-Certified Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klein-vision-aircar.md) - [Flying Car Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flying-car-concepts.md) - [Aerodynamic Gyroplane Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gyroplane.md) - [Functional Flying Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a5-evtol.md) - [Flight-Equipped Hatchbacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aeroht.md) - [Wind-Powered Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-flying-car.md) - [Six-Wheel Drive Concept EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/land-aircraft-carreier.md) - [Plane-Inspired Vehicle Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mercedesbenz-concept-vehicle.md)