- Airbus has unveiled its Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+ in a May 30 presentation.
- The plane maker is relying on a circular economy to make its new cabins lighter and less wasteful.
- In the future, Airbus hopes to integrate the new cabins in its developing hydrogen-powered aircraft.
Airbus has unveiled its vision for a more sustainable aircraft cabin, as airlines labor to reduce their emissions, hoping to fully decarbonize aviation by 2050.
The cabin contributes to up to 20% of an aircraft’s environmental impact during its lifecycle, according to a May 30 presentation. The largest plane maker in the world wants to tackle that by reducing cabin weight, using lighter materials and designs, and getting rid of waste by encouraging recycling and getting passengers to pre-order meals.
In the future, Airbus hopes to integrate the new cabins in its hydrogen-powered planes.
Take a look at Airspace Cabin Vision 2035+:
