<strong>Retired aircraft:</strong> German airline Lufthansa has launched a product collection made from a decommissioned Airbus A340-600 D-AIHO.
Retired aircraft: German airline Lufthansa has launched a product collection made from a decommissioned Airbus A340-600 D-AIHO.
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<strong>Inventive collection: </strong>Various parts of the plane have been transformed into quirky coffee tables.
Inventive collection: Various parts of the plane have been transformed into quirky coffee tables.
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<strong>Lengthy procedure: </strong>The process of dismantling the 75-meter long airplane took nearly 10 weeks.<br />
Lengthy procedure: The process of dismantling the 75-meter long airplane took nearly 10 weeks.
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<strong>High-quality items: </strong>Two of its windows have been converted into a trendy wall bar.
High-quality items: Two of its windows have been converted into a trendy wall bar.
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<strong>Stylish products:</strong> Some of the aircraft's other windows have been made into wall clocks.
Stylish products: Some of the aircraft's other windows have been made into wall clocks.
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<strong>Professionally dismantle: </strong>Approximately 92% of the Airbus was recycled to create the Lufthansa Upcycling Collection.<br />
Professionally dismantle: Approximately 92% of the Airbus was recycled to create the Lufthansa Upcycling Collection.
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<strong>Unique pieces:</strong> This coffee table, priced at 1,399 euros ($1,547), is a one-off item made from the aircraft's side panel.
Unique pieces: This coffee table, priced at 1,399 euros ($1,547), is a one-off item made from the aircraft's side panel.
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<strong>Exclusive accessories:</strong> The aircraft's aluminum cladding was used to produce key rings, which are priced at 25 euros ($27).
Exclusive accessories: The aircraft's aluminum cladding was used to produce key rings, which are priced at 25 euros ($27).
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<strong>Discarded materials: </strong>The aircraft's business class blankets and headrest covers were used to create briefcases, backpacks and wash bags.
Discarded materials: The aircraft's business class blankets and headrest covers were used to create briefcases, backpacks and wash bags.
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<strong>Sustainably recycled: </strong>"The special thing about the Lufthansa Upcycling Collection is that something of the aircraft's spirit can be preserved," says Sebastian Riedle, spokesperson and managing director of Miles & More GmbH.
Sustainably recycled: "The special thing about the Lufthansa Upcycling Collection is that something of the aircraft's spirit can be preserved," says Sebastian Riedle, spokesperson and managing director of Miles & More GmbH.
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