Airbus reveals the future of flight, with panoramic windows and games rooms on planes


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The planes of the future will have zones dedicated to relaxing and playing games, panoramic windows and seats that collect our body heat to power in-cabin features, according to Airbus.

Predicting what travel will be like in 2050, the plane manufacturer said passengers will be able to relax in massage seats that also serve drinks and vitamins as needed and provide either a sea breeze or a scent of fresh pine.

And sound showers will ease passengers into the perfect sleep, snug in the warm embrace of special shades to keep out the light.

Flying high: The 360-degree views from the plane means passengers will be able to spot top sights when flying over land

Flying high: The 360-degree views from the plane means passengers will be able to spot top sights when flying over land

For those who prefer a view, the plane will be made up of panoramic windows, which can become transparent at the wave or a hand or remain opaque in certain areas thanks to an integrated neural network which can detect and respond to the specific needs of each passenger.

The cabin's bionic structure will be based on the bone structure of a bird to keep it light but strong.

It would then be coated with a biopolymer membrane, which controls the amount of natural light, humidity and temperature, providing opacity or transparency on command and eliminating the need for windows.

Have fun: The games area will allow passengers to play virtual golf and tennis to while away their time on board

Have fun: The games area will allow passengers to play virtual golf and tennis to while away their time on board

The resulting 360-degree view of the skies means that will offer views of the wonders of the five continents, with passengers able to look down on attractions like the Eiffel Tower.

And the fittings and furnishings will take care of their own cleaning and repairs thanks to innovations inspired by nature, like dirt repellent coatings and self healing covers.

The prediction by Airbus were in response to a global passenger survey, asking travellers what they would expect from a flight in 2050.

Heating things up: The seats on the 2050 plane will harvest body heat to power different elements of the cabin

Heating things up: The seats on the 2050 plane will harvest body heat to power different elements of the cabin

Sleek design: The transparent plane will give perfect views of surroundings, but with an option to make certain areas more 'opaque' to enable privacy and less light to filter in

Sleek design: The transparent plane will give perfect views of surroundings, but with an option to make certain areas more 'opaque' to enable privacy and less light to filter in

A third of the people that took part in the survey said that they would want the flight itself to feel like a holiday experience and to be able to access all the technological advances which fill their daily lives during the flight.

In the future, technology and virtual reality will be seamlessly integrated with our normal lives, services will be individually tailored and environmental needs will be addressed in everything that we do. All of which will be just as true in the air as it is on the ground.

 

First, Business and Economy class will be replaced by zones that target more individual needs like relaxing, playing games, interacting with other passengers or holding business meetings with people on the ground.

Social space: Planes in the future will have more recreational areas like bars so passengers can socialise

Social space: Planes in the future will have more recreational areas like bars so passengers can socialise

Back to work: Pop-up meeting rooms will also mean employees can continue working and even having meetings with people on the ground during the flight

Back to work: Pop-up meeting rooms will also mean employees can continue working and even having meetings with people on the ground during the flight

Bars will also be more prevalent on flights, creating sociable areas, while pop-up pods will offer more private spaces that can be used for anything from virtual business meetings or lectures to a romantic meal or reading a bedtime story to the kids back home.

A virtual shopping wall will also project clothes directly on to passengers and the virtual gaming wall will let tennis, baseball and even golf fans get in a bit of practice, while the more adventurous will be able to try out newer options like Airbus Fusion Ball game, which lets you play catch across the skyscrapers of New York or the peaks of the Himalayas.

Airbus research also suggests that every flight in the world could on average be around 13 minutes shorter, saving around nine million tonnes of excess fuel annually, which equates to over 28 million tonnes of avoidable CO2 emissions and a saving for passengers of over 500 million hours of excess flight time on board an aircraft.

Add to this new aircraft design, alternative energy sources and new ways of flying and you could see even more significant improvements.



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