I wonder what the whales think of this?
Interesting approach to aircraft design, and I couldn't help extending the thought to stripping off the wings and tail and you have a ready made space craft, just get that thing into orbit and you will have all the space you need for an extended trip, a few modifications to the engines and it could make sub orbital. I wonder is there any cross fertilisation between the aircraft industry and the aerospace industry. the wings could even become solar panels
'Sky Whale' design brings future of flying closer - CNN.com