Inside the opulent plane dubbed the ‘flying house’ – The world’s strangest aircraft

Travelling in a massive but is probably not the first thing that comes to mind when you think of luxury travel.

However, new computer-generated photographs of the interior of the world’s largest aeroplane, the Airlander 10, have just been released, and it’s clear that this plane, regardless of its outside appearance, is intended for some very, very wealthy people.

The $44 million Airlander 10 is a plane-airship hybrid known as the “flying bum” due to its large, curvy back end.

The new images, released by Hybrid Air Vehicles and Design Q, show the aircraft’s floor-to-ceiling windows and a glass floor.

There are also private bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms, a chic bar and a large common area with luxurious sofas.

“We often like to think about Airlander as a cruise liner in the sky,” Hybrid Air Vehicles executive director Tom Grundy told NBC News.

The Airlander 10, which is 95 metres longer than an Airbus A380, has a capacity of 19 passengers on three-day flights, but no pricing has been announced.

One benefit of its one-of-a-kind design is that it can take off and land on almost any flat surface, eliminating the need for a paved runway.

The aircraft’s four diesel-powered propellers will allow it to travel at approximately 145km/h at altitudes ranging from 1800m to 2400m — though it is capable of exceeding that.

While that’s nothing in comparison to the faster passenger planes we’re used to, Hybrid Air Vehicles CEO Stephen McGlennan explained that the Airlander 10’s main goal is to enjoy the journey.

“Airlander challenges people to rethink the skies — that’s the driving force behind everything we do,” he explained.

“Air travel has become all about getting from point A to point B as quickly as possible.” We’re providing a way to make the journey more enjoyable.”

Beginning in the early 2020s, Mr. McGlennan’s company plans to build up to 12 Airlanders per year.

However, the plane’s distinctive shape has had a bumpy ride thus far.