AIRBUS A350 - High Tech In The Air | Exceptional Engineering Full Documentary

Air travel has for some years become an integral part of our daily lives that connects the people of our planet. Competition between airlines has been increasing. The competition in which modern super aircraft play an important role. The Airbus A350 is one of those super planes. Germany's largest airline has already ordered a significant number of these new long-haul aircraft, but can the aircraft meet the

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expectations? The first official flight of the A350 goes from the unit to Hong Kong. The

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aircraft now has to prove itself in real conditions with a direct flight and a stress test. with a duration of 12 hours it is the most modern commercial aircraft on the market the rolls-royce engines have been completely renewed and allow the plane to perform extreme flight maneuvers we will push the plane to the limit here on a test flight the new

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is rolled At a tilt angle of 67 degrees, there are also improvements for passengers: more space and larger HD monitors are just some of the features, but Boeing's current superplane also has a lot to offer, new larger windows and a view completely The new lighting concept for passengers on the 787 Dreamliner from London to New York in just three hours is possible only by flying at twice the speed of sound, but that is just the beginning.

In the near future, even flying drones will help alleviate traffic chaos in our cities and developers. they look even further into the future with their concept plane the concept plane as an example of what the future could be like this future we will build together the super planes of the new millennium are ready to take to the skies the Airbus factory in Hamburg The city on the banks of the river Elba is the third largest civil aircraft construction site in the world. Around 12,000 people work here in the development, design and final assembly, in addition to other aircraft, two super passenger aircraft, the largest passenger aircraft in the world, are manufactured on this 19 square kilometer area.

In the world the a380 and the new long-haul aircraft the

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, a new assembly room was even built especially for its manufacture. Here, the mechanical and electrical systems for two sections of the fuselage are installed: the forward section that begins behind the cockpit and the rear section behind At first glance the wings, the individual sections of the fuselage, all look the same, distinguished only by their different production numbers, everything is executed according to a fixed assembly schedule that begins with the delivery of the section front of the fuselage, staff refer to this as the barrel into which they gradually Install the various systems is now much faster than in the old assembly room thanks to the new construction method for the fuselage and wing structures .

More carbon fiber composites are used than in any other commercial aircraft. After just 12 days, a section of the fuselage leaves the Hamburg factory. and is taken to toulouse by the beluga transporter this production speed is only possible using the assembly method known as module integration which is a very special assembly method here in aircraft construction the a350 is currently the only program that carries out the Installation in this way throughout the Airbus Group in these frames cables are laid, air conditioning ducts are mounted and small control devices are installed. The advantage is that there is no more overhead work, as the modules are only installed on the cabin roof at a later stage, which is a big relief for the

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nicians, although everything remains the same.

Installed by hand, the cables are bundled into so-called race bases and then channeled before these race bases are also installed on the modules, the technicians check each individual line once more before installing it on the barrel, if everything okay, green labels are attached with the letters gti printed on them gti means ground test instruction and there is a precise definition of the way we have to check our contact resistances and the rest of the electrical equipment. Electrical resistance is measured at various points with the help of a measuring device. Resistance measurement is extremely important for safety during flight operations if the contact resistance or overall resistance is too high or the currents flowing over them become too high, as in the event of a lightning strike, a lot of heat would be generated. here and that is definitely not something you would want on an aircraft once the module is assembled, it is care

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y transported by crane to the fuselage of the A350.

The time saved with this new assembly method is enormous. The manufacturer now delivers more aircraft than ever before. In A350 production alone, 10 aircraft are completed each month this year. It is also because the passenger cabin is assembled parallel to the fuselage wings and tailplane. The retaining bolts are now removed and the module is slowly approached to the fuselage. There are currently three versions of the aircraft available here, the intermediate version, the a350 xwb900. built for lufthansa the module is inserted into the fuselage on a rail nothing should go wrong now the slightest error could paralyze the entire production the technicians are all very concentrated because the safety of future passengers depends on these small deviations in the system The height of the module is corrected using adjustment screws.

Hundreds of wire harnesses still hang from the module's ceiling. Soon they will all be placed individually by hand while work is being done on the upper section of the cabin, in the lower section everything is finished. We are here in the flat cargo section where all kinds of systems are installed that passengers cannot see. In the rear section are the fresh and waste water tanks. There are two fresh water tanks installed here, one larger and one smaller. The tank holds about 800 liters and the smaller one under this floor panel is where the A350's oxygen supply is installed.

The supply lines are well protected in the middle of the fuselage. Here is also all the wiring for the loading system, which automatically guides the cargo containers towards the fuselage and ensures that the cargo is correctly positioned here we have installed the cargo loading system these are the roller conveyors consist of different compartments where you can load luggage or cargo and thus reach your destination safely without slipping after 15 years of development the a350 will now succeed the

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a340 as the new super passenger plane the way it is produced is also completely new new Materials require new manufacturing methods Special bolts are used to connect fuselage sections The A350 also has reinforced high-speed wings They are made of CFRP, a carbon fiber reinforced plastic, making them suitable for higher speeds.

The extremely smooth wing surface created by the CFRP results in less air turbulence, which in turn means less air resistance and consequently more lift, ensuring greater stability and at the same time 4.5 tons less weight. A completely new process similar to the principle behind a standard 3D printer is used to build these wings. The wings are built layer by layer. A small model of an airplane wing is produced here, but in the shtada planted near Hamburg, the upper level of a complete one. The size of a wing is printed with the help of a giant roll of adhesive tape, on each of its long sides there are 12 rotating spools from which black CFRP strips are unrolled.

Large aircraft manufacturers are increasingly using this material to save weight. Kerosene and money. The cfrp is stronger and. It is easier to work with than aluminum or other metals and is also much lighter in the development of the new super plane. Cooperation with the various airlines is extremely important. It is a continuous process based on our experience in daily scheduled operations and close contact with the Airbus manufacturers we support. to develop new solutions for future aircraft that can then be found in our own fleet. All A350 parts manufactured in Hamburg are flown to Toulouse for final assembly.

This is where the Beluga supercarrier comes into its own. The beluga is the backbone of the aircraft manufacturer. carry up to 47 tons of cargo, the equivalent of about 10 adult elephants rolls royce mtoc in dalevitz brandenburg is the location for the assembly of the new a350 jet engine the trent xwb the plane has two of them the olivet is the third largest of the rolls- At the Royce production plants here, two xwb type jet engines with a diameter of more than three meters are built every week. Here too they are among the largest and most modern jet engines in the world.

Most of the work is done by hand around 70 highly skilled engineers and technicians work here putting together thousands of individual pieces like a huge 3D puzzle after final assembly. The engine is thoroughly tested. In these 7,000 square meter facilities, up to 40 different tests can be carried out only when all have been completed success

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factory in toulouse toulouse in the south of france this is the aircraft manufacturer's largest production site it even has its own airport engines delivered by rolls-royce mtoc are now fitted to the a350 shortly Some time later, the new aircraft supports were completed on the apron.

They named it Bon. The technicians just installed the improved chocolates. Its special shape causes less turbulence and therefore reduces air resistance. The air flows more evenly through the tips. of the wings which increases the range of the plane and reduces its fuel consumption calculated in terms of consumption. Per passenger over 100 kilometers, the new A350 consumes just under 2.5 liters, which at the same time greatly reduces its CO2 emissions. In Toulouse, under torrential rain, the final checks of the new plane are being carried out. Everything is meticulously inspected and documented during aircraft delivery. To the airline today its own technicians are examining the union with special attention.

I'm in charge of a350 quality control here on the final assembly line and deliveries and you just saw me on the fin where I checked the sealants and paint. to see if there is any detachment here or there the small problems are marked with green adhesive tape for a price of 265 million euros nothing is left to chance to better evaluate the paint you first have to dry it with a cloth you can see a slight scratch on the rear side the rudder nothing serious is marked and will be polished later meanwhile in the nose cone is checked the aircraft's radar system is located in the cone directly in front of the cockpit and is essential for obtaining information on weather conditions and The airspace control inspection is completed and the test crew is very satisfied, the aircraft is now ready to take off at the briefing, the planned test flight is now analyzed down to the smallest detail.

I would suggest, first of all, that we do a pull-up plus 0.5 g, yes, this. One particular maneuver briefly creates weightlessness inside the craft and then they plan to flip the plane onto its side. It depends a lot on the weather, which is currently not looking very good in Toulouse. Benner Opsmaya is the captain of the flight and has years of experience considering. of the weather conditions the flight plan is slightly modified so that all the tests can be carried out this test flight is about flying to the limits of the aircraft verifying the so-called protections the safety systems an aeronautical engineer is also on board my role on board is the flight engineer and the test driver and the one who guides the different sequences an important task for the test flight ahead of us the pilots are ready and begin to prepare the a350 for takeoff this test flight is also the acceptance flight only if everything goes well and there are no major problems.

Malfunctions or problems will occur. Will Lufthansa take the plane? The cabin design has changed slightly and is now a two-person glass cabin. A new feature is the mushroom-shaped mouse control palm rests which are also used on the A380. The screen is made up of six. The content of the 38 centimeter LCD monitors can be freely selected by the pilot. The plane slowly moves away. Everything looks good and the pilot gives the order to take off while the landing gear is still retracted. The first readings come through that the engine performance, engine speed and cabin pressure are within limits. normal parameters the new rolls-royce engines and optimized aerodynamics reduced the plane's acoustic footprint by 30 percent, placing it well below the legal limits the first test is tough the plane flies horizontally at a maximum speed of about 900 kilometers per hour and then enters a climb after only a few seconds it reaches the apex of its trajectory the engines are now deceleratedso that the thrust only compensates for the air resistance the nose of the plane now points towards the ground again in this phase a clear reduction in gravity can be experienced in the cockpit almost as if in free fall towards the end the pilot comes out of the dive raising the elevator and starting the engines again test successfully passed now move on to the next challenge left and right up to 67 degrees the plane is Now going to turn up to a bank angle of 67 degrees, which puts extreme pressure on the wings and , therefore, is a good test of its stability.

As soon as 67 degrees is reached, the pilot releases the joystick and the aircraft automatically reverses. up to a tilt angle of 30 is always an exciting experience even for testers, these are of course tests that passengers in normal service will never experience, but they give us the certainty that all protections are responding and working correctly. protections, these are the safety systems that automatically intervene in In the event of an emergency, precisely such a system is now responding and wants to start the descent. There appears to be a flap at the rear of the plane that is not closed properly.

A sensor reports noises from the cargo hatch. If this is confirmed, the test flight must be aborted immediately. the cabin is full of technicians, data readings are taken and compared measurements show that fortunately in the rear luggage compartment the air pressure is stable, there is a minor problem with the rear cargo door making a little noise which needs to be fixed, otherwise the test is completely satisfied. the flight can continueWe have done quite well so far, we will simply do one more so-called block at an altitude of about three kilometers and then return to Toulouse. This final block simulates a loss of pressure in the cabin, a very important test because if this happens the safety of the passengers is at stake.

In today's test, only one of the many oxygen masks is released, the others have already been tested and They work perfectly in case of emergency the plane's automatic system takes over all the tests have been completed successfully and the team returns to Toulouse after two and a half hours of flight the plane lands at the company airport they have been carried out in total more than 40 different tests and maneuvers the crew is satisfied and lufthansa can take over the warranty There are still some minor problems to resolve after landing. Everything is carefully checked and examined once again to cool down the machine quickly.

All hatches are opened and covers are removed. Time for the test team to evaluate the data and make a final evaluation. There is always time to It's a great feeling when you see the plane flying at the limit. Martin flew it very well again together with Wolfgang Axmire. It's pretty scary when you're at a 67 degree angle and you can see France flying below, that's what makes it really great. flying with this plane Boeing's competitors also rely on high technology and have built their own new super passenger plane, the 787 dreamliner, which also has lower fuel consumption thanks to modern materials, these advances increase efficiency, Passengers experience one of these innovations is the new, larger windows on the 787.

Most people will say that I really like the windows and that will be true, but in addition to the windows there will be many more things that cannot be seen. Even see what we did on this airplane and you will feel better and you won't know why at Boeing 2 all airplanes are thoroughly checked and examined before being delivered. The 787 has enhanced stall protection, so all protection has been improved. It allows the pilot to have the entire lift capacity of the airplane at his command and that is the basis of Boeing's general philosophy of having the pilot in command of the airplane's capacity.

Munich Airport is preparing for the crew of the new A350 Bond. For your flight to Hong Kong first, the cabin crew has to order fuel for the first flight, so you haven't flown the new route to Hong Kong yet nor have I, but I was involved in the calculation, so I think that we can order the fuel, do you agree with 71 tons? I will introduce it, then it will be close to takeoff, in a final meeting the latest flight and passenger data are verified, the flight attendants are divided into teams and The special features of the new aircraft are once again discussed.

It flies faster than other planes and only takes 10 hours and 30 minutes from Munich to Hong Kong, then the crew heads to the new plane. The A350 with the name Bonn has just been delivered to the airline by the manufacturers. It is completely new and wider. fuselage new high-speed wings and newly developed engines fueling is already underway before takeoff captain jasper carries out the so-called ground check in which he personally inspects the exterior of the machine once again, obviously i can't see the inside of the system, but there are certain places you can look to make sure they are in order indicates the general condition of the plane the a350 bond is ready to take off the pilots take their positions in the cockpit for safety reasons there are always three pilots in long-haul flights that alternate regularly the latest provisions are stored in the cabin everything is new on this plane you can tell that as soon as you get on board everything smells new we are very proud that the Munich-based staff are the first to fly On this plane and now the first passengers are also boarding, the flight attendants have to deal with a completely new system, although everything has already been practiced beforehand, often things are different, in reality some things are not where they should be , but in general everyone is satisfied.

It is definitely very nice, there is more space of course, it is a change from the A340 because now there are two gullies here, at least there are in the new business class, meanwhile the caterer has delivered the food and the crew cabin is ready to take off, the passengers are on board we are excited the doors are closed we are taxiing and I am looking forward to our flight to hong kong with 325 passengers on board the bonus taxes to the runway and leaves from munich to hong kong on its first regular flight she will travel about 9,000 kilometers non-stop speed has always fascinated people: increasingly faster cars and high-speed trains seem to reduce distances also in commercial aviation booming things are happening in the industry it is building a plane that will fly from munich to hong kong in just four hours to achieve our goal of affordable supersonic travel, we challenged our

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team to create a design at least 30 percent more efficient than the concord.

The Concord was the world's first supersonic airliner. It entered service in 1976 and covered the route from Paris to New York in less than Three hours after an Air France Concord crashed in July 2000, service was interrupted for the first time since the Concord. Supersonic passenger flights could soon be in the skies again. The American company Boom believes that new materials are the key to achieving this. Carbon fiber composites allow us to realize the aerodynamic design with a light and strong structure to create a carbon fiber part, we first start with a high precision mold, either CNC machined or 3D printed, then we apply layer After layer of carbon cloth and resin to mold, finally, each piece is cured. a vacuum oven or autoclave at temperatures up to 450 degrees Fahrenheit cruising at 1,451 miles per hour the plane's nose and leading edges can reach temperatures up to 307 degrees Fahrenheit these carbon parts outperform aluminum at the high temperatures of flight supersonic The propulsion system is composed of a variable geometry intake system and an efficient turbofan engine.

Our engine is based on the same technology that powers modern subsonic aircraft, but with a custom fan and variable geometry exhaust. Lastly, we use three motors for reliability and safety. two engines are under the wing and a third in the tail before the actual construction of the new super airliner can begin, many tests must be carried out in the wind channel, a small model is built and covered with different materials, This is done to determine the behavior of different materials under strong wind resistance, if a material is torn off or deformed, tests should be better developed, however it goes very well with a flight time of only three hours from London to New York the engineers decided do not use recliner seats feature preferring modern communications technology ideal for business travelers on their inaugural flight to hong kong the a350 is not that fast flying through the night at 950 kilometers per hour we are here in the largest central kitchen the a350 has some new improvements that other planes don't have there is a refrigerator where passengers can serve themselves we have some environmental innovations to dispose of leftover food and drinks and we also have a self-service area to make sure our guests always have air on board It is also much better, a luxury that all classes benefit from, this makes the cabin pressure feel lower and, as this is a long-haul aircraft, to make the journey on the A350 more relaxing, Some changes have also been made to the seats.

Wider and more comfortable throughout the aircraft, even in economy class, new standards of seat comfort now apply. The high-quality brackets and mounts here lead to significantly less vibration in the seats. Today we are in economy class. This would have been business class. Just a few years ago, if you look at the seat, we had seats that were 18 and a half inches wide, better than any other airplane flying in the skies. Nowadays, 17-inch seats have been standard on many airplanes until now, that's a little more than 43 centimeters. The 17-inch seat is the seat that prevents you from moving, prevents you from being comfortable during that flight, our industry is changing and Passenger needs are also changing.

A study has shown that the sleep phase for people of 18-inch seats is much longer and more intensive than 17-inch seats, as research has shown that an inch makes all the difference. Onboard comfort also improves for the A350 crew. They now have a sleeping cabin suitable for up to six people and this is the so-called purser bed for me and my personal colleagues because it is closer to our intercom and the person in charge of communication is the one who has to make the calls. telephone calls and this way you can create your own little comfort zone.

Another super plane is The Boeing Triple Seven, like the A350, it is used by all major airlines. The cabin equipment is modular and can be converted into the Triple Seven. Wider seats and improved cabin air are important features. Meanwhile, many countries have placed orders for a special version of the Boeing. boeing triple seven among them the largest airline in germany two as a cargo aircraft the triple 7 can really show its capabilities in this class almost no other aircraft can match it it is one of the most efficient aircraft in the cargo sector the not plus ultra in In terms of what money can currently buy in the market, the Triple 7 has a revolutionary new loading system in which containers are loaded onto the plane using a lifting platform in a certain order, each container weighs as much as a small car when transported.

The heavy containers are first transported to the upper floor of the warehouse using a sophisticated elevator system and then distributed evenly throughout its area. The procedure continues on the middle floor only at the end of the operation is the lower floor field behind the cabin there is a small kitchen where the crew members pass through you can access the hold captain frank lunza checks the cargo there is not much room left to pass anyone who is used to a passenger cabin will find this a little unusual we have loaded 98,700 kilos of cargo I still do not know the details of the cargo I will receive after the handling agent.

Ultimately, it is cargo that is valuable or needs to be delivered punctually from A to B. Here are two greyhounds waiting for takeoff. The loading documents have already arrived and are all in order. So now, for the external inspection of the triple seven, a routine exercise for Captain Lumnitsa, who will fly the plane to Chicago today. Our technicians have prepared the plane and now it is up to me, as captain, to have my own impression of the state of the triple plane. They are equipped with the most powerful engines available in commercial aviation, have a diameter of more than 3.5 meters and generate thrust of more than 110,000 pounds.

What makes this Pratt and Whitney engine so

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is a special type of air compression that is continuously compressed over a number of individual compressors, also known as fans, before being mixed with kerosene, this mixture is ignited and drives the turbine, the turbine exhaust then provides additional thrust and turn this engine into a super engine. The Boeing Triple Seven is now ready to go, so it's time to go. we are going to chicago and we want to be punctual with a range of 11,000 kilometers triple seven operates a network of almost 300 destinations from frankfurt back aboard the a350 hong kong is already very close the granary just crosses the foothills of the Himalayas, six kilometers below of us, the six-kilometer-high Tibetan plateau, but the plane runs well, the systems work excellently, and the fuel calculation we did in Munich seems to be working.

We will have enough reserves when we arrive in Hong Kong. The other parameters also keep the pilots in a good mood. This is the most modern commercial aircraft currently on the market and that can also be seen when I compare it with all the other models I have flown so far, such as the A340 or the a330 it is a completely new generation with a cabin very similar to that of the a380, this is due, among other things, to the mouse control and the freely assignable monitors. The automatic height control for both aircraft is in the center of the control unit.

There is also a kind of tablet on top of each side of the cockpit where the pilots can see the mapping material the plane now begins its descent the hong kong airport map has been uploaded to prepare for this as expected the plane held up very well and flew reliably we are now on our way we are approaching and soon We will have completed ten and a half hours of flight and of course I am looking forward to the landing and our stay in Hong Kong, but unfortunately the A350 has to divert slightly because the airspace over Hong Kong is very busy. that the plane has to circle in the middle of the clouds time for the pilot to switch to manual control in the clouds the visibility is reduced to zero and the pilot has to blindly trust his instruments suddenly the cloud cover breaks the century that It is central there the center of Hong Kong and on the other side that is Kowloon finally the tower gives landing clearance the airport is located on one of the many islands of Hong Kong in the full cabin 60 concentration 40 30 20 with the plane tells them to the pilots to reduce speed and apply the brakes everything went well hong Kong international airport is located on an island and is almost completely surrounded by water, so the approach presents no problems.

The A350 was my first flight to Hong Kong. It worked pretty well. We had to fly a bit in a zigzag, we don't know why. exactly, but it doesn't matter, now we are a little late because we had to wait in Munich, but everything worked well while the crew waits for a well-deserved rest the pulsating life of this great metropolis awaits the passengers more than 7 million people live here the center of The densely populated city has a major port and the skyscrapers in the financial center shape the skyline of In this large Asian city, a large festival is held here every year celebrating the national holiday, October 1, right next to the airport, the base of lsg sky chefs is located.

The catering business is a subsidiary of Lufthansa and the second largest provider of inflight catering services with a global market. participation of 20 percent in 2017 the 35,000 employees produced around 696 million meals reaching a turnover of 3.2 billion euros the lsg warehouse in hong kong has absolutely everything here the catering is being prepared for the return flight of the a350 bond the carts are still empty and need to be filled with glasses, drinks and snacks, the Lucanza packing list and then we will follow the part number here and pack according to all the items here and also the daily cutlery quantity for more than 10,000 passengers. cleaned and packaged everything by hand cooked in extreme conditions at an altitude of 10,000 meters the sense of taste is altered by low pressure and low humidity the effect of spices is weaker chefs know exactly which dishes with strong flavors bring back the life to the taste buds the rolls and sides are freshly made and then individually packaged, more than 10,000 each day, the sauces are also a little thicker so they don't fall off the plate during turbulence, which is a challenge Every day more than being an executive chef than a hotel because you need to satisfy so many different clients every day, the chef is always there monitoring the preparation of his creations.

I can cook everything just for the airline, so I have a team, but I have to make sure I bring what I want and My vision of the food I have for the customer: they can produce exactly the same thing. All the food for the bread flight back to Frankfurt is prepared by three chefs at the same time and this is only for business class passengers, the only way to prove your worth and make your staff trust you is to cook to show them your value and show them that when you say something you know what you are talking about it is very important that no plate measures more than four and a half centimeters otherwise it touches the next tray on the tight cart, which is why here even star chefs like michelle busma have that respect the limits dictated by the dimensions the carts are packed and can now be loaded through long aisles they are taken to the refrigerator in the control center the orders and modification requests are processed with so many flights and meals, it is extremely important that chefs keep an overview, let's say for the stanza we have 66 executive classes that we produce for 66 commercial laboratories, maybe it's 40, we have an additional 26, but this is a top. securely packed in the trolley the bonuses on board the refreshments begin their journey to the airport there is still time the lufthansa a350 does not leave hong kong for another 90 minutes, so loading can take place as planned, load one cart after another into the refrigerated truck.

Now they are heading to the airport. Lsg refrigerated trucks dock at the A350 and the food is unloaded. Meanwhile, the crew returns aboard the barn and prepares for the return flight. In just a few minutes everything is finished and the plane leaves for the airport. runway after its successful maiden flight, the A350 will now fly from Munich to Hong Kong on a regular basis. The demand for modern aircraft is growing. China, in particular, is increasingly ordering different aircraft models. In fact, the People's Republic has recently done so. received its 50th A330. This development has led manufacturers to further optimize production.

First, we continue to ramp up the VF350 to be ready to meet our commitments in 2019, which are 60 aircraft per month. Another very important issue is the future of Mobility aircraft manufacturers want to test new concepts to improve short-distance travel. Now we're starting to look at the full mobility experience whenever it comes to flying, so we're looking at door-to-door things, including ground transportation, airport security operations. flight, but turning it into an experience for the passenger, one ambitious project is the vahana air taxi, which developers see as a way to overcome the chaos of urban traffic in the future using an app that passengers call the air taxi and make take them to their destinations. by our colleagues in Silicon Valley vahana which is a single-person tilt-wing urban air mobility vehicle vahana measures 5.7 meters long and 6.2 meters wide its takeoff weight is only 745 kilograms and most importantly is that it flies autonomously without obstacles from the pilot such as birds or other drones evade automatically the concept of pop-up follows a different principle, it is actually quite simple on the ground the pop-up drives like a normal vehicle, but for longer trips long a huge quadcopter appears and is attached to the vehicle when the pop-up window reaches its destination the trip can continue by road and the best thing is that passengers do not need a pilot or a driving license the electric land air vehicle travels fully automatically a compromise available to look to the future work in the future and take on the challenge of the tough commitments that the aviation industry has made for sustainable growth frankfurt airport this is another super airliner the a380 today's flight to texas is something special because on board the workshop for the future flight laboratory is held this flight laboratory the flight laboratory is our open innovation platform to bring digitalization closer to people it is an opportunity for our guests to experience live on board how will be the future of aviation and how it will fly in the future in terms of concepts and approach, today will be about introducing new uniforms and partly new seats.

Also on the LH-440 flight that will be carried out in all classes, whether economy or business, the gigantic plane is ideal for this project as it has plenty of space for a mobile studio after takeoff, the mobile studio is installed in no time record and then Within a few minutes the workshop begins, the presenters present the latest visions for the future and passengers can watch the presentations live on their smartphones and tablets. The almost 11 flight hours can also be used for extensive testing of future technical products. An opportunity for passengers. for an exclusive look at some new ideas a flight into the future, so to speak, this newly developed seat the so-called smart chair is something really special the airplane seat of the future can be heated, ergonomically adjusted and contains an integrated cushion with individual settings Displayed in the so-called cocoon, flight attendants can read any special wishes a passenger may have when lowered the cocoon greatly improves passenger privacy at the same time its screen makes the in-flight entertainment system a very different experience during takeoff and landing the seat automatically informs whether all passengers have their seat belt on or not, the colored light signals on the seat also make boarding and exiting the plane easier it's basically about technology it's about research and technology it's about investing in innovation and it's about people it's about getting and retaining the best talent so we can attract the talent and technologies of the future to help us build the airplane of tomorrow a leap forward a year 2050 what the super planes of the future will look like transparent walls bioactive seats interactive in-flight entertainment and lots of space for passengers could become In reality, very soon this conceptual plane has already been developed and presented to the public.

People really saw what the future could be like and they also saw all the opportunities of the future. Virtual reality playing golf. Transparent windows. Also interesting is a question about social networks. the answer is no, we still need to meet and make the trip as short as possible door to door, including immigration inspection at the airport, not just the flight but the entire experience; It still seems like there is a long way to go from a350 to concept. The airplane and airlines are helping to accelerate this development. It is a continuous process based on our experience in daily scheduled operations and close contact with manufacturers.

We help develop new solutions for future aircraft that can then be found in our own fleet. The combination of new technologies will shape the future of air travel and deliver even better super airliners for the next millennium. Aviation can look forward to an exciting future.