Business Traveler, February 2015
February 2015 n 33 Visit businesstravelerusa com Cover Story n REASONS WHY THE A350 IS SOMETHING SPECIAL SPACE The A350 XWB has a 220 inch 561 metre fuselage cross section which Airbus says will allow for a standard 18 inch wide seat in economy INTERIOR DESIGN As with the 787 when entering through the main door a large illuminated dome has been created in the overhead ceiling adding to the feeling of spaciousness in the cabin Throughout the interior has smooth curves flowing lines innovative lighting and wide windows creating a more pleasant ambience for flights WINDOWS The aircraft has wide panoramic windows that Airbus says create large angles of vision so that passengers of all sizes have a good view of the outside world LIGHTING The cabin is fitted with a full LED lighting system that has more than 16 million color options and is controllable both lengthwise and side to side AIR QUALITY High precision air management systems change the cabin air every two to three minutes through the latest in purifying filters and ozone removers without creating drafts Air temperature control allows for up to eight different climate zones throughout the aircraft for passengers as well as four additional areas for crew CABIN PRESSURE Lower cabin altitude pressure which contributes to the feeling of well being even on the longest range trips EFFICIENCY The aircraft uses up to 25 percent less fuel than the A330 IN FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT It is the first jetliner to integrate fourth generation systems from the outset with high bandwidth fiber optics allowing high definition video and seat monitors also upgraded to new standards beginning with screens of up to 12 inches in economy and no bulky under seat control boxes blocking passenger legroom Combined data and power cables are accommodated under a flat cabin floor BT
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