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| The
Airbus A3XX double-deck passenger jet |
It is estimated that world traffic volume
will increase from the current annual 24 trillion kilometres
(15 trillion miles) to in excess of 100 trillion kilometres
(62 trillion miles) by 2050. Travel by car will drop from 53%
of total transport use to 35%, with high-speed transport such
as air travel increasing from 9% to more than 40%.
The increase will put further pressure on inflight tension
as airlines scramble for more capacity per trip in an effort
to keep operating costs down. The often cramped seating
arrangements, specifically in economy class, has led to an
increase in passenger violence. The Airbus company might just
have the answer to more comfortable travel with their new
double-deck jet, the A3XX.
Airbus will introduce a family of A3XX aircraft, each with
twin aisles and 2 levels, providing more room than any previous
aircraft. Passengership-style stairs lead between the levels.
The cargo compartments can be used for shops, exercise
areas and sleeping rooms.
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| The
A3XX interior. Extreme comfort - expect the full range
of the latest entertainment gadgets. |
The baseline A3XX-100, with a capacity of 555 passengers
in three classes, will have a range of up to 14,200km (7,650nm).
The stretched A3XX-200 will be capable of transporting 656
passengers, also up to 14,200km (7,650nm). The A3XX-100R variant
will retain the same 555 seat capacity, but with a range of
16,200km (8,750nm). Also under consideration is a smaller
version, the A3XX-50R, to carry 481 passengers up to the same
16,200km (8,750nm) range as the 100R.
The freighter market, currently growing at twice the
rate of the passenger market, will see the introduction of
the Airbus A3XX-100F with a payload of 150 tonnes (330,000lbs)
and a range of 10,630km (5,725nm). Further developments include
Combi versions with either seven main deck pallets providing
473 seats and 37.9 tonnes (83,380lbs) of cargo with a range
of 13,500km (7,270nm) or an 11-pallet layout, 421 seats, 51.3
tonnes (112,860lbs) of cargo and a range of 12,940km (6,970nm).
At the request of airlines and airport authorities, the A3XX
fits within an 80 x 80m (262 x 262 ft) horizontal box, to
make best use of current runways, taxiways and gates. The
A3XX will use the same runway length as the Boeing 747, even
though its fuselage is 25cm (10 in) wider. Airbus also
developed a new light material called Glare, made of fibreglass
and aluminium alloy, which would shave several tonnes
off the weight.
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空间狭小的
货舱
运输机
飞机的收费运载量，如乘客、货物而不包括燃料
飞机的机身
玻璃纤维
铝合金
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