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The world's only Swiss "Fusion Man", Yves Rossy, is back at it again, and this time, he decided to upgrade his current jet wing design by strapping on two additional turbines. Continue reading for an overview and video. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Yes, a seller on eBay is offering an Airwolf Helicopter, but unfortunately, it's just a replica that was built "for a helicopter museum in Tennessee." Auction page. Video after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The full size Airwolf replica was made with an existing Bell 222A airframe. The side panels, nose panel and refueling port were all made from the specs from the original Airwolf and are exact. The ADF pod and chainguns are not included in this auction, but will be available if anyone is interested.

The X-47B UCAS is a "a transformational, carrier-capable, multi-mission, unmanned combat air vehicle." Future Weapons takes a look at this high-tech aircraft after the break. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Strike fighter-sized, it is a survivable, long range, high endurance and persistent platform capable of a variety of missions including Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance, and Time Sensitive Targeting/Strike.

The Liebelua helicopter backpack is basically "powered by two hydrogen fuel canisters and the rockets at the end of the blades negate the need for a tail rotor." No word yet on if this concept will go into production. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Sure, you can get yourself a personal helicopter or, if you're particularly daring, a jet pack, but what about those that crave yet more danger in short 30-second bursts? As in, rocket-propelled helicopter blades a few inches from your head-type danger

The "Ticketime" system consists of a boarding pass printed on electronic paper, with a small wearable strip that detaches and "counts down to when your flight is supposed to leave." No word yet on availability. Click here for first picture in gallery.

The fringe of the ticket is made of electronic paper that could be torn off and worn as a wristwatch during the period of your travel. Before your departure, the airline company would preset the watch to the time zone of your destination

Falx Air Vehicles unveils the "Stalker", a personal tilt-rotor aircraft that's weighs in at under 0.5-tons and boasts hybrid electric technology -- solar panels and a 100hp engine. No word yet on pricing. Click here for first picture in gallery.

This small V-22 Osprey lookalike looks a sleek and sexy machine, doesn't it? The Falx Salker is a VTOL aircraft and is designed to be a hybrid electric vehicle, with solar energy augmenting the 100hp engine to achieve a fuel efficiency of 10 liters per hour of flight

With all the amenities you'd expect from a 5-star hotel, designer Alex Naboko aims to bring luxury and elegance back to air travel with custom interiors. Click here for first picture in gallery.

These aren't concepts, either. Naboko's designs are currently used in Russia on VIP and corporate jets and, while you might think you're looking at the future from his work, luxury aircraft there have been sporting these digs for nearly four years

When is a hang glider not just a hand glider? When you take the hang glider, install a large engine, and stick it to the back of a dinghy. Click here for first picture in gallery.

Sure, it costs a ridiculous $32,300 for something that looks like you could cobble it together in your garage in a weekend for a few hundred, but who has time for garage projects when you could be flying over the waves?

For flight attendants, gone are the days of cramped crew quarters, or at least on Boeing's Dreamliner. Continue reading for a short video preview.

Boeing likes to call it "the Crew Quarters" but, come on, what images does this cozy compartment, hidden in the top of the composite fuselage bring to mind?

If you want business class seating at economy class price, check out Delta's latest upgrade. These suite seats let you "recline without smacking into that unfortunate soul behind you -- there's a footrest along with an extra 2 inches of legroom." Click here for first picture in gallery.

Designed by Thompson Solutions, Delta Air Lines plans to place the "fixed cocoons" in its Boeing 777 and 767 economy classes by 2010. With the seats’ staggered arrangement, the design not only keeps that person next to you out of your face, you also end up with a comfy place to rest your weary head