This outlandish gigantic flying resort, known as Sky Cruise, is equal parts spaceship and ocean liner, and it comes with just about every amenity you could imagine. Its ginormous size can accommodate more than 5,000 guests, who would arrive on board via commercial or private plane (that’s right—jumbo jets would land on top of the Sky Cruise).
The newly revealed Sky Cruise is a nuclear energy flying 5-star hotel created by Hashem Al-Ghaili. A Yemeni engineer and video producer unveiled his vision for the artificial intelligence-driven aircraft in the video below.
What can one expect on the Sky Cruise?
Passengers intending to visit this Sky Cruise could charter planes or simply book tickets on a commercial airliner that would be able to land on this aircraft. Once on the Cruise, visitors could enjoy the views from many viewing decks, such as the disc-shaped observation tower built on the aircraft, while restaurants and bars would cater to food and drink needs.
The massive aircraft will also have cinema halls, theatres, and game rooms for those looking for regular entertainment and even venues for people to get married, The Independent said in its report.
The ship will be steered by artificial intelligence (A.I.), which would be so adept at reading weather conditions that it cannot only predict turbulent weather but also glide over it, providing a hassle-free experience to the onboard tourists.
According to the maker of the video, Hashem Al-Ghaili, the Sky Cruise will be powered by 20 electric engines that will keep the aircraft afloat in the sky. Powered by nuclear fusion, the aircraft is designed to run 24/7 and will be able to remain afloat for several years, all without carbon emissions. Al-Ghaili even adds that running repairs would be carried out in-flight – a first in aviation.
In an email to Interesting Engineering about his inspiration for creating this video, Al-Ghaili said, “I believe the current flying experience has become tiresome and outdated. It is time for new innovations, that make our flight experiences more comfortable. I have always been a fan of Studio Ghibli. Castle in the Sky is one of my favorite movies where we see massive flying ships with people living inside.”
For this video, Al-Ghaili imagined a world where flying moved beyond the fight for leg space. When asked to put a date for when the flight would be possible in the near future, Al-Ghaili was confident that it was not that far off. “I would go for the 2030s or 2040s at the latest. All we need is sufficient energy for the takeoff. That’s why nuclear energy was part of the design. I believe it’s a matter of time before powerful nuclear reactors become small enough to fit inside a plane that size.”
The animator also added that once these small reactors were in place, then one only needed to work on the aerodynamics of the flight.Â