# Efficiency-Focused Jet Designs KLM Airlines is Increasing Efficiency by Adding In-Wing Seating By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-06-05 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inwing-seating References: [techcrunch](https://techcrunch.com/2019/06/04/klm-airlines-wants-to-help-build-a-more-efficient-jet-with-in-wing-seating/) & [youtu.be](https://youtu.be/7DmhQMvJ2aY) KLM Airlines is looking at in-wing seating in order to increase efficiency. Air travel accounts for a significant number of [greenhouse gas emissions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/decarbonizing-aviation), being able to transport more people at once would reduce the number of flights needed as well as being more cost effective for the airline. This model would be 20% [more fuel efficient](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-aircrafts) than its Airbus A350 counterpart. The 20% reduction in fuel used on a global scale would have a very large impact on reducing emissions from air travel. The airline is not looking to immediately roll out the in-wing seating planes, a rough estimate is that the planes could be ready between 2040 and 2050. However, the Airline has stated that testing will start on scale models this year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) > [Transportation](https://www.trendhunter.com/transportation) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **In-wing Seating:** The adoption of in-wing seating in airplanes presents a disruptive innovation opportunity to increase efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the air travel industry. - **Increased Fuel Efficiency:** The focus on developing jet designs with increased fuel efficiency offers a disruptive innovation opportunity to lower costs and minimize environmental impact in the aviation industry. - **Airline Sustainability:** The pursuit of sustainable practices, such as developing more efficient jet designs, presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for airlines to align with environmental goals and reduce their carbon footprint. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Aviation Industry:** The aviation industry can explore and embrace in-wing seating and increased fuel efficiency in jet designs to enhance operational efficiency and reduce environmental impact. - **Aircraft Manufacturing Industry:** The aircraft manufacturing industry can capitalize on the demand for more fuel-efficient jet designs, including in-wing seating, by developing innovative aircraft technologies and components. - **Environmental Technology Industry:** The environmental technology industry can contribute to the development and implementation of sustainable solutions, such as in-wing seating and increased fuel efficiency, to support the air travel industry in achieving its environmental goals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Air Travel Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airspace-cabin-vision-2035-concept.md) - [Newly Optimized Airbuses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newly-optimized-airbus.md) - [Enhanced Efficiency Aircrafts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-3500.md) - [Hydrogen Fuel-Cell Engines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airbus.md) - [Elevated Airline Seating Updates](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delta-cabin-interiors.md) - [3D-Knit Airplane Seat Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aircraft-seat-concept.md) - [Accessible Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airline-seat.md) - [Capacious Airline Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/capacious-airline-seats.md) - [Sustainable Aviation Approaches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sustainable-aviation.md)