Airbus unveiled the interior cabin on two of its A350 XWB test planes. LED lighting and near-vertical side walls are two of the plane-maker's innovations.
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An extra couple of inches —
The economy cabin has a nine-abreast configuration with Airbus' 18-inch wide seats.
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Relief for the long of leg —
The electronics for the in-flight entertainment systems will all be hidden below the floor, so no more kicking of metal boxes under the seat in front of you.
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Customizable cabins —
The manufacturer has also opened a showroom and one-stop-shop in Hamburg, Germany, for airlines to choose their own interiors, from materials to IFE consoles.
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Little things make a big difference —
Airbus says that the new jets will have larger overhead stowage than existing aircraft.
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Pipe me aboard, captain —
There should be fewer drainpipes seated next to you when the plane comes into service later this year.
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In for the long-haul —
Airbus have been developing the plane since 2006. It will be made of 53% composite materials.
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It's all about efficiency —
As well as claims of a quieter cabin during flight, the A350 XWB is thought to be 25% more efficient than other existing jets of its size.
