76 GQ.CO.ZA OCTOBER 2017
THE CONCEPT
Here, Airbus imagines what fl ying fi rst class
might look like in 2050. Say goodbye to being
holed up in a rigid tin tube in the sky and hello
to a leisurely journey on a beautifully designed
aircraft. Inspired by avian anatomy, the concept
has a super-strong skeleton that supports a
membrane that can become completely
transparent, enabling stunning views of
landmarks on take-off and landing, as well as
stargazing at night. Th e future of fl ying
(according to Airbus) is all about enjoying the
ride and getting to your destination in a relaxed
state of mind, body and soul.
The ‘skin’ of the
aircraft can become
completely transparent
and automatically
adjusts the temperature
inside the cabin – no
more fiddling with
those awkward air-
conditioning nozzles.Pop-up holographic
projections appear in
front of passengers for
-style
in-flight entertainment.THE DOORS
The doorways are double the size of those
on existing passenger jets, making it easier
to enter and exit the aircraft and step
around dawdling passengers.