Airbus' Bird of Prey aircraft concept features feather-tipped wings
Airbus has unveiled a bird-like concept for a hybrid-electric airliner that aims to show the potential of using biomimicry in aviation design. More
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The Airbus A380 was a "dream project" that changed aircraft interior design, says Paul Priestman
Last month, Airbus announced it was ceasing production of the A380, the world's largest passenger aircraft. Transport designer Paul Priestman, who designed the superjumbo's first interior, spoke to Dezeen about its design legacy. More
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Layer's smart Move seating for Airbus adapts to the passengers' needs
Layer has developed a smart textile for use in Airbus' economy class seating, which would allow passengers to monitor and control their seat conditions using their phone. More
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Airbus could install bunk-beds on passenger planes by 2020
Airbus has revealed a series of designs that would transform aircraft cargo compartments into passenger sleeping quarters, complete with bunk-beds and meeting rooms. More
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Airbus' self-piloted air taxi takes to the skies
Airbus' autonomous, electric air taxi has successfully made its first test flight, after plans for its development were released back in January 2017. More
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Airbus presents concept for flying car at Geneva Motor Show
Airbus and Italdesign have revealed their plans to help city dwellers beat traffic with a modular vehicle that is part car, part drone. More
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Airbus to test a flying car by end of 2017
Airbus is planning to test self-piloted personal aircraft by the end of the year as a way of reducing traffic on inner-city roads. More
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Seymourpowell unveils first-class cabin concept to turn aeroplane into "boutique hotel of the skies"
London product design firm Seymourpowell has revealed a concept for a commercial first-class aircraft cabin with private rooms that feature full-size beds (+ slideshow). More
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Airbus patents removable aeroplane cabins for faster boarding
Plane manufacturer Airbus has continued its run of unusual patent filings, proposing a detachable passenger cabin designed to speed up embarkation. More
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Airbus files patent for two-storey aeroplane passenger seating
Plane manufacturer Airbus has applied to patent mezzanine aeroplane seating that would stack passengers on top of one another. More
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Airbus files patent for folding airplane seats
News: plane manufacturer Airbus has applied for a patent on folding chairs for commercial aircraft with saddles instead of seat cushions. More
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Smarter Skies by Airbus
The aeroplanes of the future will be catapulted into the sky, fly in formation like birds along "express skyways" and glide into airports with their engines turned off, according to aviation company Airbus. More
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Concept Cabin by Airbus
Aviation firm Airbus have unveiled a conceptual aeroplane with a transparent cabin and virtual golf course. More
