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Airbus X Aman Helicopter Experience
An expedition helicopter that brings Aman’s hospitality into the sky.
This project explores the future of luxury helicopter travel through the lens of Aman’s hospitality philosophy. Rather than treating the helicopter as a means of transportation, the design reimagines it as an immersive part of the journey—offering comfort, privacy, and a seamless connection to remote desert destinations. By integrating premium spatial design, refined materials, and functional innovations, the concept transforms aerial transportation into a curated travel experience that reflects Aman’s values of tranquility, exclusivity, and understated luxury.
Brand Strategy / Form Development
3D Modeling / Rendering
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2025 Fall
Duration: 14 Weeks
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Aman Helicopter Experience
An intimate sky lounge designed as a moving retreat, offering the calm and privacy of a luxury room above the clouds — where the boundaries between sky, space, and serenity disappear.
B&O's design style is a fusion of minimalist elegance and sophisticated craftsmanship, focusing on clean lines, high-quality materials, and timeless aesthetics. Their products seamlessly blend form and function, offering both cutting-edge technology and a visually striking presence. With an emphasis on understated luxury, B&O designs elevate any space with a modern yet classic appeal.
Aman Sightseeing Opportunity
Light Single
<2,800 kg
Light Twin
2,800 – 4,500 kg
Medium Twin
4,500 – 6,500 kg
Large Twin
6,500 – 11,000 kg
LIGHT SINGLE - Private flight, training, tourism, utility.
LIGHT TWIN - VIP / corporate travel, EMS, law enforcement
MEDIUM TWIN - Luxury VIP, offshore transport, private charter
LARGE TWIN - Offshore oil & gas, SAR, corporate shuttle
Civil Helicopter Category
MAIN STRUCTURE / WINDSHIELD / TAIL BOOM ASSEMBLY / STORAGE COMPARTMENT / PILOT & PASSENGER DOOR / MAIN ROTOR ASSEMBLY / ENGINE BAY ASSEMBLY / FUEL CAP / LANDING GEAR
Components
PARTS HAS DESIGN OPPORTUNITY:
WINDSHIELD / ENGINE BAY ASSEMBLY / LANDING GEAR / PILOT & PASSENGER DOORS / STORAGE COMPARTMENT /
TAIL FIN
PARTS HAS PARTIAL DESIGN OPPORTUNITY:
BODY CONTOUR - THE INSIDE METAL STRUCTURE CAN’T BE REDESIGNED.
Design opportunity
- Battery at the back side
- Front Tank extended at bottom
- LH Tank & Rear Tank at back
- Passenger window can be extended to the bottom
- Chin Window & Front Windshield covering the whole front
- Wheels can be hidden
Function Layout
Design Spec
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An intimate sky lounge designed as a moving retreat, offering the calm and privacy of a luxury room above the clouds — where the boundaries between sky, space, and serenity disappear.
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Aman x Airbus Helicopter Experience
Beyond Transportation. Into the Experience.
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Designed by Xiyu Bao
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