Airbus and Boeing often invest in modifications to turn their big planes into good business jets. For this, Boeing has its BBJ line, and Airbus the ACJ line.
Despite this, Airbus has not yet inserted the brand new A220 in its line of VIP aircraft. But that could change soon.
Camber Aviation Management and Kestrel Aviation Management have unveiled a VIP interior concept for Airbus' newest aircraft, the A220-300.
The two aviation companies partnered with Pierrejean Vision to work on adapting the interior to be as luxurious as possible, something akin to a Flat in the best neighborhood in town.
The design, which took more than 18 months to create, is centered around a seven-zone modular cabin comprised of three fixed and four variable zones.
The front, middle and rear areas of the aircraft are equipped with a common entrance and kitchen, lavatory and closet, and master suite with bathroom with steam shower, respectively.
As we can see in the photos, there is a wide choice of areas to equip the almost 41 meters of fuselage of the Airbus A220. We highlight the luxurious bathroom with the presence of a heated shower, in addition to the bedroom with beds and a small meeting room.
The companies also emphasize the ability of the plane to be converted according to the mission. If it's long flights, and just transferring staff, the dining room can be transformed into a large entertainment room with a 75-inch television, and the sofa can be turned into a bed, for overnight flights.
The room, for example, can be converted into a small office, for work and small meetings on board the plane.
In addition, this wonderful interior has a satellite communication system, to make calls and access the internet. engers can use a tablet to control lighting, entertainment and blinds, and call flight attendants.
The entire project took 18 months to complete, due to the level of adaptations required for converting the interior. Camber Aviation plans to sell in a fixed kit of modules, or offering all possible options in a modular kit, for customers who want flexibility.
The great advantage of the A220-300 is that it has an operating cost of about 20% less compared to the A320neo. Airbus, however, has not yet made adaptations in the context of changing the autonomy of the aircraft with extra tanks, as is the case with the ACJ line.
However, the VIP version of the A220 is still an option for the future.
