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The Shock of the Old By Glenn JohnsonNovember 6, 2008 Many of the most innovative designs in aviation will come in the next century. However, many older, seemingly dated designs are even more revolutionary. Glenn Johnson shows how 20th century innovations like the Blended Wing Body and Twin Decks will shape 21st century aviation design. Retrofuture This article draws attention to two aspects of retro design that continue to enjoy relevance in the creative arsenal of many designers. It does this by exploring three areas from the past with particular currency in today’s world of aircraft in