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Originally Posted by dammage79
Love the video, but I find it hard to believe here isn't technology that hasn't made the tiny porthole windows obsolete on passenger planes in favor of one one long window spanning the length of the cabin.
Sky deck would be an epic 1st class option if they made all of 1st class with a sun roof. Might be trippier than heck during storms though. Or awesome as heck if you're like me.
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The aircraft skin actually plays a huge role in the strength and rigidity of the aircraft, transferring stresses throughout. A long window would break that stress path and weaken the aircraft, as well as likely being heavier.
Quite possible that eventually we'll see larger windows, but materials will have to change, using the windows themselves for strength while being lightweight and cost effective still.