Lufthansa Technik to roll out the first transitional cabin for A350 from VIP workshops in Hamburg
Lufthansa Technik will be building a state-of-the art cabin, equipped with a special transitional cabin for the transportation of delegations for Airbus A350 long-haul aircraft. Work has already begun in Luftansa Technik's VIP workshops in Hamburg.
German Federal Government's Special Air Mission Wing, the user of the aircraft can expect the first delivery April 2020.
Considered to be the world's first ever head-of-state cabin conversion, the transitional cabin will have the following features…
1. Cabin will be tailored precisely to the customer's specific requirements
2. It will feature an office area and spacious conference area
3. It will be adjoined by a multifunctional lounge area
4. The rest of the cabin will be available to the accompanying delegations.
5. It will be equipped with modern, comfortable seats, a generous number of washrooms.
6. It will also have a kitchen designed to cater for up to 150 people.
"The German Air Force was our very first external customer. We have been equipping its aircraft, including government aircraft, for decades, thus forming a comprehensive partnership," said Wieland Timm, Senior Director Sales, VIP & Special Mission Aircraft at Lufthansa Technik. "That we have now been asked to support and equip the latest generation of government aircraft as well is a great vote of confidence. With our wide-ranging expertise for the Airbus A350, we are well equipped to meet the high expectations of the new government aircraft."
Lufthansa Technik is EASA approved and one of the leading providers of engineering and maintenance for Airbus A350 and has provided cabin interiors for more than 45 wide-body aircraft till today.
In 2017, Lufthansa Technik developed a cabin concept called Welcome Home for Airbus A350 XWB. The cabins were designed in innovative and creative ways having impressive offices, spacious bathrooms, bedrooms, dining and conference areas.