A conceptual video of Sky Cruise, a giant flying machine that can carry 5,000 passengers and has all the world's luxury, has gone viral online. The video maker claims that such aircraft to be built in the future will not have a carbon footprint.

The concept of the floating world itself is not new and was described even in Jonathan Swift's 18th-century works, before the Wright brothers made their first trip. Animated film lovers may also have come across this concept in the 1986 Japanese film Castle in the Sky.

While such references in the past have relied on the "virtues of materials" that make up the world to give them such flying powers, the concept, as described above, borrows from modern-day technology to project a potential future.

What can one expect at Sky Cruise?

the animated vision picture of sky cruise


Passengers planning to visit Sky Cruise can charter aircraft or simply book tickets on a commercial aircraft that can land on this aircraft. Once on the flight, visitors can enjoy views from many viewing platforms, such as a tablet-shaped control tower built on the plane, while restaurants and bars cater for food and drink. The big ship will also have cinemas, theatres and games rooms for those looking for regular entertainment and even wedding venues, the Independent said in its report.

The ship will be guided by Artificial Intelligence (A.I.), which will be so adept at reading weather conditions that it can not only predict turbulent weather, but also slip over it, providing a hassle-free experience for tourists on board.

According to video maker Hashim Al Ghaili, Sky Cruise will be powered by 20 electric motors that will keep the plane afloat in the sky. Backed by nuclear integration, the ship will be able to stay floating for years together, all without carbon emissions.
In this video, Al-Ghaili imagines a world in which flying has gone beyond fighting for legroom. When asked to schedule a trip that would be possible in the near future, Al-Ghaili was confident that it was not too far away. "I will go to the 1930s or 1940s at the latest. All we need is enough energy to take off. That's why nuclear energy was part of the design. I think it's only a matter of time before the powerful nuclear reactors become small enough to fit in an aircraft of this size."

The painter also added that once these small reactors are put in place, one only needs to work on the aerodynamics of the journey.