Flying Forward: The Future of Airplanes Quiz

Question 1

1/10

Which material is being explored for use in the construction of lighter and more fuel-efficient airplanes?

Aluminum

Steel

Carbon fiber

Titanium

Answer

Manual control

Answer

Flight assist

Answer

Natural gas

Answer

Solar panels

Answer

Propellers

Answer

Parachutes

Answer

High-speed trains

Answer

Electric cars

Answer

United States

Answer

Heated seats

Answer

Personal butlers

Answer

Hoverplanes

Answer

Flight pods

Question 2

2/10

What is the term for automated systems that help pilots navigate and control airplanes more efficiently?

Fly-by-wire

Autopilot

Question 3

3/10

Which company is developing a supersonic passenger jet capable of cutting transatlantic flight times in half?

Boeing

Boom Supersonic

Airbus

Embraer

Question 4

4/10

What type of fuel is being increasingly used to power airplanes in an effort to reduce carbon emissions?

Biofuel

Diesel

Kerosene

Question 5

5/10

Which technology is being integrated into airplane wings to increase aerodynamic efficiency?

Winglets

Question 6

6/10

What new mode of transportation is being developed as an alternative to traditional airplanes?

Flying taxis

Hyperloop

Question 7

7/10

Which country is leading the development of electric-powered aircraft for short-haul flights?

Norway

China

Germany

Question 8

8/10

What futuristic feature is being explored for airplane cabins to enhance passenger comfort?

Virtual reality entertainment

Nap pods

Question 9

9/10

Which organization is working on developing autonomous flying taxis for urban transportation?

NASA

Uber

FAA

Boeing

Question 10

10/10

What is the term for airplanes capable of taking off and landing vertically like helicopters?

VTOL aircraft

Skyjets