Airbus unveils transparent airplane

(airplane with transparent walls)

Aircraft manufacturer Airbus has presented a futuristic concept of air travel in which passengers will be able to gaze up at sunny or starry skies through a transparent cabin.

The concept fuselage for travelers in 2050 would be a bionic bone-like structure that will allow for panoramic views outside the aircraft.

It would provide strength where needed and allow an "intelligent" cabin wall membrane that can control air temperature besides becoming transparent to give passengers open, panoramic views.

Airbus believes that mid-century passengers might be able to enjoy a game of virtual golf or take part in interactive conferences, while the cabin 'identifies and responds' to travelers' needs.

Business and economy cabins are replaced by zones for relaxation in the front, work in the back, and a fully-stocked bar for socializing. In the cabin concept, the 'vitalizing zone' helps passengers relax, with vitamin and antioxidant-enriched air, mood lighting, aromatherapy, and acupressure treatments.

In the 'interactive zone' there are virtual pop-up projections taking passengers to whichever social scene they want to be in, from holographic gaming to virtual changing rooms for active shoppers.

The cabin of the future follows last year's unveiling of the Airbus concept plane, packed with technologies to reduce fuel burn, emissions, waste and noise.

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