Bastian Schaefer is the Cabin and Cargo Innovation Manager at Airbus Operations -- and leads a group of far-thinking engineers who are building out a concept plane.

Previously at Airbus, he worked on the development of A380 stairs and components for in-flight entertainment.

Between 2006 and 2011 Bastian worked at Bertrand Ingenieurbüro GmbH working on projects with C&D Zodiac Development A350XWB Lavatories, AT Kearney and EADS Technology Watch Consulting.

He considers himself a mechanical engineer and has a special interest in cars.

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