Airbus plans to offer a standard VIP interior for its A380 ultra-large aircraft. It has issued initial concept drawings of the "Prestige" cabin to its authorised completion centres and is soliciting feedback.
The aim of the Prestige concept - already offered on the A319 Corporate Jetliner (A319CJ) - is to provide a ready-made luxury interior to buyers who want to avoid having to design their own.
The preliminary design of the A380 Prestige features airline-style seating and office areas on the aircraft's main deck with the top cabin dedicated to the VIP area.
Airbus is understood to be in talks with several heads of state for the VIP A380, but has yet to sign a launch customer. Under its Prestige business model, Airbus leads the completion project, offering a semi-standardised interior, with cabin interiors outsourced to completion centres.
The A319CJ Prestige cabin, which weighs around 5,450kg (12,000lb), has separate areas devoted to a living room with large-screen television, dining room, office, bedroom and bathroom, including shower.
Source: Flight International
