Air passenger aviation has long won a leading position in the global transport system, as one of the most reliable and fastest types of passenger transportation. Many who actively use the services of airliners have repeatedly wondered what is the best passenger plane. Naturally, here the important points are the criteria for the safety and comfort of airliners. Based on them, we will present the best aircraft in the world, both foreign and Russian design bureaus.
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Tu-154
To begin with, let's look into the recent past, and imagine the Tu-154, which is still in use now, and at one time it was the leader, as the most massive aircraft of the USSR.
The three-engine Soviet airliner, capable of receiving 150 passengers, was designed to serve domestic airlines, and then began to serve international routes.
Many Russian and foreign airlines have Tu-154 in their fleet, but they are gradually being replaced with newer, modified airliners.
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IL-96
The Soviet-Russian wide-body IL-96 aircraft first took off in 1988, and firmly took a leading position in air aviation as a reliable and comfortable airliner.
The model, fully using Russian components, has a speed of up to 900 km / h, and the maximum flight range is 13 thousand km.
Presenting the rating of aircraft, this is perhaps the best Russian aircraft.
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Sukhoi Superjet 100
But among the short-haul passenger aircraft of Russia, the Sukhoi KY model “Superjet 100”, put into operation in 2011, is the best.
The traditional design of the twin-engine low wing with an arrow-shaped wing is used, which increases the aerodynamic characteristics of the model.
It is operated already in more than 15 countries of the world, having established itself as a reliable machine with high flight performance. The salon is very comfortable and meets the latest standards of comfort and security.
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Boeing 737-800NG
One of Boeing’s most successful commercial projects, the airliner used by the Russian airline S7.
A new generation of aircraft began to arrive at customers in 1998, and has proven itself both on medium and long-haul airlines.
Passengers praised the comfort in the cabin, and the pilots noted the ease of control and high flight performance of the airliner.
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Airbus A330
In the early 90s of the last century, the Airbus A330 appeared on world airlines, although model development began back in the 70s.
Highly comfortable aircraft were highly praised by specialists for their reliability and flight performance. The speed of the aircraft exceeds 900 km / h, and in the sky the airliner can reach a height of 13 thousand meters, while passengers feel comfortable and do not feel overload.
In Russia, this type of aircraft is used by Aeroflot airline for servicing international flights.
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Boeing 747
To date, this airliner of the American aircraft concern Boeing is the best aircraft among its passenger counterparts, and rightfully leads the Top 10 best airliners in the world.
For all the time from the start of operation, and this happened in 1969, more than 1.5 thousand copies have already been produced. This indicator makes it also the most massive aircraft in the world. The popular aircraft accommodates 500 passengers, and is equipped with a modern jet engine, which allows it to develop great speed and cover long distances.
Note that until 2013 there was not a single death on board this reliable and beautiful airliner.
The most comfortable flights
And now let’s imagine the most comfortable flights on the world's airlines and offering their passengers a wide range of services.
Thai airways
On board the plane of this flight, first-class passengers are offered a glass of expensive champagne Dom Perignon or Bollinger. Gourmet dishes will also pleasantly surprise you.
Highly comfortable Boeing and Airbus A380 ply on the lines, in the cabins of which passengers feel like in expensive hotels. Naturally, the price of such a flight is several times higher than on regular flights.
Cathay Pacific 777-300
The best seats in the cabin of these airlines are considered to be an elite class, and passengers sleep well in comfortable beds during the flight.
The menu is replete with dishes of different national cuisines of the world, and you can order anything that your heart desires, or rather your stomach. In addition, there is a small souvenir and luxury bag shop in the cabin, and passengers are given pajamas.
Emirates Air A380
The cabin is divided into small sections, where each passenger has his own minibar, a TV. Women can use the provided cosmetic bag.
Such mini-salons are closed if the passenger wishes to retire. Naturally, the menu in this mini-hotel is sophisticated and varied. On request, you can order a glass of expensive wine.
Singapore Airlines Class beyond First
Singapore Airlines flight offers its passengers a wide range of services, from massage to gourmet dishes of national oriental cuisine.
In addition, the salon has a bridal room with a large bed, traditionally strewn with rose petals. So the couple can spend their wedding night in the air.
The most comfortable aircraft
In conclusion, we present luxury aircraft, one of which was created specifically for the Sultan of Brunei.
Boeing 787 Dreamliner
The first high-quality Boeing 787 Dreamliner made its first flight in 2011, and today it regularly serves passengers.
The flight on this plane resembles a kind of attraction, because the developers of the model very carefully approached the development of the internal design and life support systems of the aircraft.
The color in the cabin, with the help of the SkyInterior system, changes depending on the phase of the flight, and the windows are automatically darkened, creating a special atmosphere. The microclimate system works, so passengers can easily tolerate the flight.
Boeing 747-430
And now it's time to talk about the most comfortable plane in the world, which is more like a flying palace. This plane belongs to the Sultan of Brunei, and is a real flying palace, where everything is created for comfort and a pleasant pastime in flight.
The interior design is made in oriental style, there is a bedroom, a living room, as well as a wardrobe and massage room. There is a private kitchen on board.
The cabin floor is covered with luxurious handmade carpets, and all the plumbing in the airliner is made of pure gold.
In addition, the Boeing 747-430 is often used as a model airplane for flying vip passengers.
You can continue the list of private jets owned by world celebrities, but our goal was to introduce massive planes of the world, rather than flying celebrity “country houses”.
Summing up, we can conclude that both Russian and foreign designers know how to make the best aircraft that meets the latest reliability and safety requirements. After all, every passenger, first of all, thinks about safety, and then about comfort.
Article author: Valery Skiba