Designed by the Airbus Corporate Jet (ACJ) division with Lufthansa Technik, the new flagship aircraft of the Airbus VIP family may well cement the twin-engine strategy triumph over the four-engine challengers such as the A340VIP and the BBJ747.
Expect a very keen battle between the A350VIP and the BBJ787 for the relatively few orders that such extraordinary interiors, wide-body cabins and ultra long range capabilities will attract.
The ACJ VIP version offers endless opportunities to evolve traditional large cabin long range VIP aircraft into remarkable flying palaces. Sweeping panoramic views in the cabin using external cameras are just the start. Aircraft designer nirvana.
External real-time panoramic views with no windows – and why not?
Using external cameras to project images inside the cabin, this may be viewed as an aviation furturist’s fantasy. Not exactly. The camera technology already exists as do the aircraft solar panels which would power the low-voltage displays into the fuselage and interior cabin roof. Removing windows reduce weight and the screens would allow for multiple immersive sensory images to be shown.
The potential is obvious as are the regulatory challenges (emergency exits?) and the design concept may well need a large business jet manufacturer backing to give it the boost to launch. IXION admit the design execution is a real challenge but as a concept, it may well gain traction.
Check out the article on www.dezeen.com/2014/08/11/ixion-windowless-private-jet-by-technicon-design
Designed with the ACJ320neo or the BBJ MAX in mind, this cabin concept is already a big hit with the Designeratti. As with any high-end limited edition, this specific design is limited to five aircraft with two orders already “concrete” according to Lufthansa Technik.
As with Mercedes Benz cars, the detail is seamless and everything is blended to flow accordingly. Not for BMW fans perhaps but we’re sold already.
See more images, background and interviews with the designers on https://www.lufthansa-technik.com/mbs
ICON A5 – Light Sport reality and cool as a cucumber.
Already in operation with hefty, some fatal, speed bumps prior to certification, the ICON A5 is already…an…er… well, icon. There, I’ve said it. And it’s without doubt a remarkable aerospace achievement by Kirk Hawkins and his ICON team.
Beautiful to look at and great fun to fly, its the clear leader in the Light Sport Category. Only available in the USA at present, watch this space for international certification and launch.
eXtended Technology and Innovation (XTI) says it all.
With an ex-AgustaWestland CEO onboard as CEO, XTI Chairman David Brody looks well on the way to capturing the all-important x-factor brand veneer. XTI is on a mission to achieve one of the holy grails of private aviation: a commercially viable, multi-passenger Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft with decent range. Sounds easy eh?
The TRriFan 600 looks great and as with Aerion, has a pretty strong tailwind so far. Perfect for superyacht owners and has already surpassed 60 orders. One to watch with a 60% scale Proof of Concept flight trial expected in late 2018 followed by a 2023 launch schedule.
An extraordinary accomplishment from Happy Design and RUAG.
This has to be seen to be believed.
The level of technical accuracy, design creativity, attention to detail and artistic ambition has resulted in an extraordinarily beautiful aircraft from Didier Wolff and his team.
Inside and out, this is stunning and is a truly remarkable achievement, not least from the aircraft owner.
www.happydesign.net
The subtle blue carbon fibre theme combined with the striking blue (painted) bulkhead dividers make this end result look ultra modern and very original.
Amazing “before and after” still images can be found on www.duncanaviation.aero/gallery/Global/Global_05
From Lukla in Nepal to Saba Island in The Caribbean to Courcheval in The French Alps to Paro in Bhutan to Matekane in Lesotho to Sea Ice Runway in Antartica to Narsarsuaq in Greenland to….
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