Luxury jet replaces cabin windows with video screens

The panoramic virtual views are meant to eliminate drag and energy wasted associated with windows. Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. For the average air traveler, window seats are often considered prime real estate, so much so that they've sparked several dramatic mid-flight skirmishes over the years. But that's not quite the case for plane manufacturers, who have long viewed those coveted oval portholes more as design obstacles to be overcome. While windows are pleasant for passengers, they create structural weak points that require extra reinforcement and add weight.