# Stratospheric Friction-Powered Airplanes The Conceptual 'Eather One' Has a Carbon-Efficient Design By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2020-03-07 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eather-one References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2020/03/06/this-electric-aircraft-concept-uses-stratospheric-air-friction-as-a-power-source/) & [bonikowski.eu](http://bonikowski.eu/) The conceptual 'Eather One' airplane is a [futuristic air travel solution](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-aircraft-technology) that would harness an unlikely power source to make flying more efficient. Designed by Michal Bonikowski, the airplane would fly like a traditional plane, but would be fitted with [triboelectric nanogenerators](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/efficient-energy-harvesting) on the top as well as the wings to help harness external mechanical energy. This could then be transformed into electrical energy and turn the drag created against the body of the plane into a power source for an ultra-efficient functionality. The conceptual 'Eather One' airplane identifies a futuristic solution to the problem of how to [make air travel more efficient](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tidal-flight) and less polluting as it increases in popularity on a global scale. Image Credit: Michal Bonikowski ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Friction-powered Aircraft:** The innovation of harnessing friction as a power source for aircraft presents disruptive opportunities for more efficient and sustainable air travel. - **Triboelectric Nanogenerators:** The development and implementation of triboelectric nanogenerators in aviation create opportunities for converting mechanical energy into electrical energy, revolutionizing power sources in aircraft. - **Carbon-efficient Design:** The emphasis on carbon-efficient design in the 'Eather One' airplane indicates a growing trend towards eco-friendly and sustainable transportation solutions. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Aerospace:** The aerospace industry would benefit from incorporating friction-powered aircraft technology to make air travel more efficient and sustainable. - **Renewable Energy:** The development of triboelectric nanogenerators in aviation opens up opportunities for the renewable energy industry to explore new applications and advancements. - **Transportation:** The carbon-efficient design of the 'Eather One' airplane contributes to the ongoing innovation and disruption in the transportation industry towards sustainability. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic Bladeless Planes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jetopetra.md) - [Zero-Emission Solar-Powered Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/falcon-horizon.md) - [Wind-Powered Flying Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-flying-car.md) - [Range-Roving Electric Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-aircrafts.md) - [Hydrogen-Powered Hypersonic Airplanes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sky-magnetar.md) - [Sustainable Air Travel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspace-cabin-vision-2035-concept.md) - [Enhanced Efficiency Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-3500.md) - [Supersonic Aircraft-Inspired EVs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/concorde-20.md) - [Decarbonizing Demonstrator Aircraft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demonstrator-aircraft.md)