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Aerial Ocean Liners

The Stratocruiser from NAU Lets You Take Your Vacation to the Skies

— July 28, 2011 — Autos
I am officially declaring the airship back in action after seeing the Stratocruiser from NAU. NAU has designed a conceptual airship that would offer all of the luxury amenities of a cruise ship with the birds-eye-view only available from an aircraft.

Most aircrafts aren't conducive to leisurely and luxury travel. The Stratocruiser would make that possible thanks to its massive design that is surprisingly sustainable. The body of this craft would be made from carbon fiber with photovoltaic cells covering the retractable roof. The interior of the Stratocruiser is as luxurious as any cruise ship afloat with amenities such as a full spa, library and climbing wall. If you ever get sick of living in luxury you can always make your way to the deck and look down on the historic monuments or lush landscape below which, in my opinion beats looking at the big blue ocean for hours on end.
Trend Themes
1. Aerial Tourism - Conceptual airships with luxury amenities could disrupt the travel industry, offering a unique and sustainable way to explore the world from above.
2. Sustainable Aviation - The Stratocruiser's use of carbon fiber and photovoltaic cells presents an opportunity for innovation in the aviation industry, promoting eco-friendly and efficient modes of travel.
3. Luxury Air Travel - The Stratocruiser's interior design that features amenities such as a full spa, library and climbing wall, could bring about the potential for a new industry focused on high-end, sky-bound travel.
Industry Implications
1. Travel and Tourism - Aerial tourism could provide a new perspective on sightseeing destinations, creating opportunities for companies within the travel and tourism industry.
2. Aerospace - The Stratocruiser's sustainable design offers aerospace industry professionals the chance to explore new materials and power sources for future air travel models.
3. Hospitality - Luxury air travel presents an unexplored area for hospitality professionals to offer innovative services and amenities tailored for a new sky-bound clientele.
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