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Airbus unveils stunning plane design [Photo Gallery]
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360-degree views, golf simulators and in-flight aromatherapy all in the cards for air travelers
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PARIS—By 2050, air travelers could be enjoying the perks of panoramic cabins, “integrated neural networks,” on-board golf-simulators and in-flight aromatherapy—at least according to new concept designs from Airbus.
The French plane maker released photos earlier this week that suggest it’s is working on a plane with a see-through passenger cabin, offering passengers panoramic views.
Check out this photo gallery of Airbus’ new concept plane:
Wireframe rendering of Airbus concept
The cabin will be made from sustainable plant fibers, making it 100 per cent recyclable.
Fore! the golfers on-board
Passengers can swing the sticks in a virtual golf simulator.
Take a load off
New morphing seats will harvest body heat to power cabin features.
Panorama
The plane’s “bionic structure“ is designed to mimic bird bone with an intelligent cabin-wall membrane able to control cabin temperature.
Forward-thinking
Airbus spends more than 90 per cent of its $2.7 billion annual R&D investment on environmental benefits for future aircraft.
Comfort zone
Personalized “zones“ replace traditional cabin classes, including vitamin and antioxidant enriched air and aromatherapy.
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