EMBRAER ADVANTAGE VOL 2/2018

Live Unconventionally

EMBRAER QUARTERLY

VOL 2

The Great Wild North Experience Canada’s diverse landscapes in the summer

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FleetLogic by Embraer Learn about industry’s first fleet optimization program

Taste of Namibia This far-flung destination is joining the world’s culinary map

INTRODUCING FLEETLOGIC

BY EMBRAER For the world’s most successful corporations, a well-tuned flight department offers a formidable competitive advantage.

But, faced with ever-increasing, shared-transportation options and persistent demand for financial return, corporate flight departments today are compelled to maximize the return on their aviation assets and operations while reducing risks, enhancing safety and ensuring a high-level customer experience.

Building on a history of success with complex aircraft operations, Embraer has developed the industry’s first, fully comprehensive, analytics-based fleet optimization solution for corporate flight departments — FleetLogic by Embraer.

With our history of innovation, industry-leading product portfolio — including four clean-sheet designs — and our #1-ranked product support team, there is no OEM more qualified to show you the way.

With FleetLogic, you’ll have the tools to help your company get the most out of its aviation assets and add maximum value to the bottom line.

Contact us and let us show you how.

FleetLogic@embraer.com +1.321.752.8500 embraer.com/fleetlogic

CHALLENGE. CREATE. OUTPERFORM.

HORIZONS Point Hubbard, Hudson Bay, close to Churchill, Canada. When fireweed flowers in the beginning of August and the ice in the bay has melted, hunting season is coming to an end and the last polar bears come ashore. Climate change is forcing the bears to head to the mainland earlier and earlier each year.

Photography by Michael Poliza

CONTENTS

EMBRAER 6 Perspective 8 News 16 Breakthrough 34 Customer Profile 52 Leading Edge 66 Making A Difference 69 Fleet 70 Global Presence 72 Events

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PEOPLE & CULTURE

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LIFESTYLE

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Future of Travel Time Travel Innovation maximizing time

Portrait Haryanto Adikoesoemo Founder of the Macan Museum

Epicurean Taste Of Namibia Fine-dining scene in the desert

Uncharted The Great Wild North Canadian summer wilderness

Philanthropy Martha Stewart's Arctic Expedition Visiting the Svalbard Seed Bank

Mastery Casa Fagliano A century of experience

Expeditions Travel Gems Exciting departures

Discovery Under The Radar Wineries Destinations for wine connoisseurs

Innovation Supertree Grove Environmentally sustainable

Escape French Escapes South of France discovery

Art Transforming Human Expression Digital mediums influencing art

Pursuit Volvo Ocean Race Epic round-the-world sailing race

City Guide São Paulo Best urban tips

Photography Lisa Kristine Unifying Humanity

COVER

Canada usually brings images of snow-capped peaks and endless tundra to mind, but the world’s third largest country also boasts the highest number of lakes in the world. Though these turquoisecolored waters seem more suited for the tropics, the frigid waters of the Far North are deceivingly enticing, attributed to intense glacial activity. To learn more about this unconventional travel destination and our recommendations for the Canadian wilds, check out Uncharted (page 18).

Photography by Reese Lassman

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PERSPECTIVE

Dear readers, Springtime in Switzerland has become a special time of the year for me. It’s when I get to meet with customers as they experience firsthand the most recent innovations in our aircraft portfolio, such as the Phenom 100EV and the Phenom 300E, that we brought to Geneva to make their EBACE debut.

When I joined Embraer Executive Jets in March of last year, I was met by an amazing and enthusiastic team that was proud of a solid business aircraft portfolio.

And very soon thereafter, we delivered the first new Phenom 100EV, the latest evolution of our first clean-sheet-design jet.

Earlier this year, we delivered the new Phenom 300E just five months after revealing the new model at NBAA, where we made Embraer history when we simultaneously launched and debuted a new aircraft model. Our investments in the design, engineering and manufacturing of the seats in house significantly enhanced our product development capabilities and allowed us to significantly reduce our time to market of the Phenom 300E. I believe that listening to our customers is the most rewarding investment that we make in our business and sustaining our investments in innovation is how we create true value for our customers and our shareholders. During my first year, I had the privilege of meeting with customers to learn about their experiences and aspirations, and this proved instrumental for me to establish a clear and inspiring new vision for Embraer Executive Jets, which is to become the most desired brand in business aviation.

Last year, we implemented our shift to value and we began with our people. We strengthened our teams and equipped them to create tailored customer solutions that deliver superior value to the customer. We also increased the value of our newest clean-sheet-design aircraft, even though their entry into the market was recent.

The Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 already set new standards in the medium-cabin class with full fly-by-wire and enhanced vision systems, and now they deliver even more value than before, with the best-in-class cabin altitude and better connectivity for greater productivity and more entertainment.

Our shift from price to value reflects our steadfast commitment to raise brand desirability by elevating our customers’ experience and to increase loyalty by developing new tailored solutions for each customer.

Enjoy the following pages and may they inspire you to create new experiences on your journey. And, if you’re ever in Geneva in the spring, join us for EBACE. Blue skies ahead!

Michael Amalfitano President & CEO, Embraer Executive Jets

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT The latest Embraer news from around the globe to keep you soaring to new heights

​THE ​​EMBRAER 2018 GLOBAL DEMO TOUR

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Embraer’s 2018 Global Demo Tour was launched in April, with nearly 40 stops throughout North America.

Visitors have the chance to explore the revolutionary Legacy 450 and Legacy 500 alongside the extraordinary and newly enhanced Phenom 300E aircraft. These cleansheet-design jets have boldly redefined business aviation with state-of-the-art avionics, class-exclusive technology and unmatched comfort and space.

The tour will run through the next season, ending its summer run in August. Embraer looks forward to welcoming you aboard its business jets and sharing the latest developments with you firsthand.

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PHENOM 300E MOCKUP ROADSHOW IN NORTH AMERICA

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At the beginning of April, the new Phenom 300E mockup took to the road in North America. The first showing was in Austin, Texas, April 7-9 where Embraer hosted its annual Embraer Executive Operators Conference. More than 100 business aviation customers viewed the Phenom 300E’s stunning new interiors. At the Barret-Jackson Auction in West Palm Beach—the second stop of the roadshow—more than 1,600 guests came to see the revolutionary new aircraft design.

During its 3rd stop in Louisville, KY, May 4-6, the Phenom 300E was the star attraction at Louisville International Airport, with more than 160 business aviation operators and passengers stopping by.

AIR JOURNEY: PHENOM TO NORTHERN EUROPE

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In association with Air Journey, Phenom owners have the opportunity to partake in an escorted Transatlantic journey this September. The 14-night journey will begin in Quebec City, with stopovers in Greenland, Iceland, Dublin and more. The trip will cover more than 6,500 nautical miles and includes luxury accommodation, gourmet meals and all organizational aspects of the trip.

For more information and booking: www.airjourney.com (/journey/phenomowners-journey-europe) Air Journey +1 561 841 1551 Direct Cell +1 561 452 1225 (Thierry)

NEWS

PHENOM 300 REMAINS BEST-SELLING LIGHT BUSINESS JET

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According to the General Aviation Manufacturers Association, Embraer's Phenom 300 was the world's best-selling light business jet in 2017. Taking the coveted spot for the sixth consecutive year, this popular light business jet is the world’s fastest, longest-range single-pilot aircraft, delivering toptier performance, unmatched comfort and space and next-generation avionics. There are over 440 Phenom 300 aircraft flying around the world.

EMBRAER CERTIFIES AND DELIVERS FIRST PHENOM 300E, NEW MODEL OF MOST-DELIVERED LIGHT BUSINESS JET FOR PAST 6 YEARS

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Embraer has delivered the first new Phenom 300E business jet, having received its type certificate in the first quarter of 2018 from the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), and the Brazilian Civil Aviation Agency (ANAC – Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil). The new light jet model was launched—and debuted—at the 2017 National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), in October 2017. The new aircraft is designated “E” for “Enhanced” in reference to its entirely redesigned cabin and the addition of the industry-leading nice® HD CMS/IFE (Cabin Management System/InFlight Entertainment) by Lufthansa Technik. The Phenom 300, the new model’s successful predecessor, has been the best-selling and most-delivered light business jet for the last six years.

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NEWS

FLEETLOGIC BY EMBRAER: THE FUNDAMENTALS OF THE NEW FLEET OPTIMIZATION PROGRAM

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Over many years, Embraer has worked closely with global commercial aviation companies to help optimize their fleet, reduce operational costs and improve their bottom line. When Embraer expanded into the business aviation market, the company started working with many corporate flight departments as they worked through the decision-making process of aircraft acquisitions. Drawing from its history of success with complex aircraft operations, Embraer’s team was able to provide a multitude of expert insights to these highly unique departments to support them in this complex endeavor.

Building on this capability, in February 2018, Embraer introduced business aviation’s first, fully comprehensive, analytics-based optimization program for corporate flight departments: FleetLogic by Embraer. The company gathered its best resources, analytical tools, and put together the most qualified team of engineers, maintenance specialists, instructor pilots and its #1-ranked product support team to ensure Embraer’s

current and future customers easily tap into the rich pool of resources for maximum value and benefits.

As part of the FleetLogic process, Embraer’s team works closely with companies and their advisors, with no cost or acquisition obligations, to evaluate their business strategy and goals, fleet composition, flight missions, use of technology, cash flows and financial forecasts. It also assesses the feedback from over 50 strategically focused questions, and after diligent analysis, the Embraer experts generate and present a detailed report with tailored findings and opportunities.

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I see Embraer as a solutions provider because buying an aircraft is just the start of the relationship. Embraer’s business solutions helped us accomplish things we otherwise couldn’t.

Brian Johnson, Senior Executive Advisor, Michels Corporation*

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Implementing highly efficient processes that will boost the value and return of modern flight departments is particularly critical in today’s corporate environment, when every investment is scrutinized, managers are expected to increase productivity, decrease expenses and plan for the unforeseen.

If you operate a fleet of business jets or are considering acquiring new aircraft, Embraer encourages you to learn more about FleetLogic by Embraer.

The Embraer team—with its extensive industry knowledge and resources—is available to evaluate and analyze your current operations to future-proof your corporate flight department.

Let Embraer help you succeed.

FleetLogic@embraer.com T +1 321 752 8500 embraer.com/fleetlogic

*A business aviation enthusiast, Brian Johnson has held various leadership positions at Michels over the span of his 37-year career with the company.

He currently serves as Michels Corporation’s Senior Executive Advisor. Michels Corporation is one of the largest, most-diversified utility contractors in North America. The company currently operates two Legacy 500 aircraft.

EMBRAER’S LE BOURGET SERVICE CENTER CELEBRATES ITS 10TH ANNIVERSARY

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Embraer Executive Jets’ Owned Service Center in Le Bourget, France is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year. Located just 4.4 miles from Paris, Le Bourget is key to the company’s global support network. Since its opening in 2008 as one of Embraer's first Owned Service Centers (EOSCs), the facility has offered a comprehensive package of support for the entire portfolio of Embraer Executive Jets.

With close to 21,500 square feet of hangar space, a team of 60 personnel provide base maintenance—comprised of full maintenance support and scheduled maintenance—for the Phenom 100, Phenom 300, Legacy 600 and Legacy 650 as well as line maintenance support for the Lineage 1000.

Since April 2013, EOSC-Le Bourget has been home to a Mobile Response Unit that supports all Embraer Executive Jets in the region. The facility also offers a dedicated Airworthiness Management service designed to reduce costs and streamline maintenance support. EOSC-Le Bourget’s 21,500-square-foot service center provides a deluxe environment for customers and offers free Wi-Fi, a conference room and pilot lounge.

In 2017, the Embraer Executive Jet Services in Le Bourget were approved by the FAA, the United States civil aviation authority, as a Part 145 Repair Station. All Embraer executive jets registered in the U.S. now can receive support at this facility in France. The facility holds 15 certifications from global aviation authorities.

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Future of Travel eVTOL Concept Canada Travel Gems South of France

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TRAVEL

While time travel remains in the realm of science fiction, these innovative companies are taking great strides to get their customers to their destinations faster than ever before

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In a world where almost anything can be acquired for a price, one thing remains tantalizingly out of reach for even the most privileged buyer: time. Time with family, time to indulge in hobbies, time to think, breathe and relax. More valuable than any other commodity and infinitely more fleeting, time remains the ultimate luxury. Though time machines don’t yet exist, futurefacing companies are searching for innovative ways to maximize our time and, in the process, provide us with the next best thing.

From top Embraer's Legacy 500 ⁄ Kyoto airship design concept based on Embraer's Lineage 1000E ⁄ Cockpit view of Legacy 500

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As one of the leading aerospace innovators today, Embraer Executive Jets is pushing the boundaries in the world of flight, using the latest technology and design to make air travel faster, more comfortable and more efficient than ever before.

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TIME TRAVEL

FUTURE OF TRAVEL

From left Virgin Galactic’s SpaceShipTwo ⁄ Hyperloop test track in Nevada

Aircraft ownership is still the most time-efficient and flexible approach to air travel and flying with a corporate jet is paying for time.

Embraer recognizes this opportunity and applies its expertise to not only provide meaningful responses, but to hand over the reins to the customer.

Design personalization gives customers the chance to customize their aircraft, transforming it into a space that passengers enjoy spending time in as opposed to perceiving as just another way of travel. Take the Kyoto aircraft, designed for a hypothetical Japanese customer who may want a traditional tatami dining experience on board. In order to accommodate this unconventional design feature in the aircraft, the windows were redesigned to allow for diners to gaze out over the clouds in a truly unique and enjoyable dining experience. Bespoke features like this and many more help ensure that Embraer passengers not only get where they’re headed sooner, but that they arrive fully rested and ready for whatever their destination has in store for them.

It wouldn’t be fair to speak about futurefacing companies without mentioning Elon Musk. His space program, SpaceX, not only plans on landing on the moon

and later Mars, but it also aims to revolutionize the way we travel here on Earth. His latest plan involves a new type of spaceship that travels outside of the Earth’s atmosphere at more than 17,000 mph. This would allow for passengers to travel from London to New York in about 30 minutes, or to just about any other point on the globe in less than an hour.

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Time is the scarcest resource and unless it is managed, nothing else can be managed.

Peter Drucker

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Virgin Galactic may be one of SpaceX’s largest competitors, but Richard Branson’s private spaceflight company has its sights set on not just space tourism, but point-to-point commercial air travel as well. SpaceShipTwo (scheduled to begin its first suborbital

passenger flights in the next few months) will allow for travel at threeto five-times the speed of sound, which promises dramatic reductions to the duration of long-haul flights.

Not all time-saving technology is centered in the aerospace industry.

Another endeavor of Richard Branson, Hyperloop One is an earthbound transportation system that relies on electric propulsion through a system of low-pressure tubes. Moving passengers and cargo at over 600 mph, it promises to reduce the time taken to travel between cities drastically, without the adverse effects of burning fossil fuels. Virgin plans on launching three systems by 2021, promising to transform the lives of millions.

Though time travel remains fleeting to us, the responses to time maximization provided by today’s innovators are changing the world we live in. What once seemed a distant dream has now become reality, and it’s not unrealistic to think that people can soon live hundreds of miles from their office and still have a short commute or that space travel may become a normal mode of transportation. Time can only tell what the future has in store.

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BREAKTHROUGH

EMBRAERX

FIRST eVTOL Concept

The Embraer organization, dedicated to developing disruptive businesses, unveiled its first electrical Vertical Take-Off and Landing (eVTOL) aircraft concept

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EmbraerX is engaged in several projects, including the development of eVTOL concepts through a cooperation with Uber and other companies to explore business opportunities within the Uber Elevate ecosystem.

The eVTOL concept, presented at Uber Elevate 2018, represents an aircraft with a mission to serve passengers in an urban environment based on the key design drivers of safety, passenger experience, affordability and a very low footprint for the community in terms of noise and emissions.

From top EmbraerX eVTOL concept pictured over Los Angeles (top) and ready for take-off (right)

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Urban mobility is ripe for transformation and we are committed to having a major role in this key market.

Paulo Cesar Silva, President and CEO of Embraer

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EmbraerX’s first eVTOL concept is the outcome of extensive interaction with potential urban air travelers about their desired experience, combined with the expertise of Embraer’s teams and the collaboration with various companies and institutions. EmbraerX will continue to engage with communities to expedite the development of desired solutions for this new market.

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The GREAT WILD NORTH From beluga whales to breathtaking mountain vistas, Canadian summer offers the wilderness adventure of a lifetime

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nature, with waterfalls, hikes on Tunnel Mountain and the famed hot springs all within easy reach.

Among the area’s other highlights are the “hoodoos” around lake Minnewanka—towering sandstone pillars carved over millenia by wind, water and snow.

EXPLORING THE MAJESTIC ROCKIES

Heading north from Banff along the Icefields Parkway, visitors are treated to one of the world’s most scenic drives as it winds through the heart of the Rockies. Make a stop at Athabasca Glacier, a piece of the Columbia Icefield formed over 200,000 years ago that’s retreating at a rate of about 20 feet each year.

Easily accessible aboard an all-terrain “Snocoach,” the glacier provides not just spectacular scenery, but a living link to the distant past. Farther along the highway is Jasper National Park, a 4,200 square mile nature preserve and UNESCO World Heritage Site that’s home to grizzly bears, bighorn sheep, beavers and many more kinds of native wildlife.

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hen one thinks of Canada, the mind naturally goes to frozen Arctic tundra and the snow-capped Rockies. But the world’s second largest country has much more to offer than just that. In the summer, Canada’s vast unspoiled landscapes erupt in breathtaking life and color, and the land comes alive with flowers, birds and animals of all kinds. From the rugged shores of Hudson Bay to the remote villages of the Arctic, Canadian summer is prime season for adventure and exploration.

A haven for skiers, snowboarders and chalet-dwellers in the winter, the towns of Banff, Lake Louise and Jasper, Alberta offer just as much for visitors in the warmer months. Set amidst the wilderness of a national park, Banff is perfectly situated for exploring

UNCHARTED

POLAR BEARS & BELUGA WHALES IN HUDSON BAY Though it has less than 1,000 human residents, Churchill, Manitoba has become a world-famous destination thanks to its other inhabitants: polar bears. Dubbed “The Polar Bear Capital of the World,” people flock to this tiny settlement on the shore of Hudson Bay for a rare chance to see these majestic mammals up close.

Growing as large as 10 feet tall and weighing up to 1,300 pounds, these skilled hunters spend their winters on the sea ice and retreat to land when the ice melts in summertime. With a seasonal population of nearly 1,000 animals, the tundra around Churchill is the best place on the planet to spot these spectacular creatures, who can be found relaxing with their cubs in meadows of bright fuchsia fireweed.

In addition to over 250 species of birds (including peregrine falcons and snowy owls), each summer the shores of Hudson Bay also host an annual migration of beluga whales. From June to September, almost 60,000 of these ocean-dwelling mammals can be found relaxing in the waters off Churchill’s coast. While boat and kayak tours offer an opportunity to see these playful creatures from the surface, more adventurous visitors can opt to don scuba gear and swim alongside them.

EXTRAORDINARY CANADIAN ARCTIC With a population of just over 100,000 people and an area of 1.4 million square miles, Canada’s far northern territories are among the most sparsely inhabited places on earth. Made up of the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut, this region is home to a stunning variety of scenery, wildlife and indigenous culture that few people are fortunate enough to experience in person.

Thanks to long hours of daylight and mild temperatures, summer is by far the best time to visit this spectacular region, which abounds in life during the short, three-month season. Among the biggest draw to Canada’s Arctic is its diverse wildlife, including a huge array of migratory birds, as well as polar bears, muskox and beluga whales.

Visitors to local communities like Cape Dorset and Iqaluit also have the opportunity to meet and learn from the Inuit, the region’s original inhabitants, whose traditions and folklore have been passed down for centuries. Skilled at living in the harsh northern climate, these people are renowned for their printmaking, drawing and carving, examples of which are displayed in galleries and private collections around the world.

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WILDERNESS BY PRIVATE JET Some of the most beautiful places in Canada also happen to be the most difficult to visit, but Entrée Destinations makes them easily accessible on a new 24-day, three-coast private jet tour. In addition to the places mentioned in this feature, the tour includes stops in Newfoundland, Alberta, British Columbia and the Arctic, an itinerary offering equal parts luxurious accommodations and spectacular landscapes. entreedestinations.com

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EMBRAER TIP Travel from New York to Churchill Airport in 3 hours 30 min with a Legacy 500 flying up to 12 passengers. From there, a seaplane transfer will take you to the Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge.

Clockwise from left page (top) Arctic Watch Wilderness Lodge ⁄ The Rockies intersect Canada’s wild, with pure nature parallel to none ⁄ Paddle boarding atop frigid arctic waters ⁄ Beluga whales in Canadian Arctic

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TRAVEL GEMS

Whether you’re looking for a digital detox or a far-flung expedition, here is a round up of our top tips around the world to inspire your inner traveler

AMANRUYA HOTEL RE-OPENING, TURKISH RIVIERA

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This April, Amanruya, the Turkish Resort famed for its secluded, otherworldly surrounds, reopened for the summer season. Over 60 acres of forested hillside on the Bodrum Peninsula provide a dreamy sanctuary for those craving the ultimate escape.

With olive groves and the calming sound of the clear waters of Bodrum Bay, Amanruya more than delivers on the promise of its name, which aptly translates as “peaceful dream.” Natural beauty and tranquility are two factors making this resort thrive, with a pebble beach, charming courtyards and terraces offering a village feel. Just 36 contemporary stone pavilions have been created in line with the Aman design philosophy, which prioritizes generosity of space.

With activities spanning local, cultural excursions, nearby golfing and hiking and food based around seasonal Middle Eastern menus, Amanruya really does have it all, and appears to be the perfect escape for couples, families or even solo travelers. aman.com

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EXPEDITIONS

ICELANDIC TRAVEL RECEIVES A NEW BOOST FOR SPRING

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For 2018, luxury travel company Scott Dunn is transforming Icelandic holidays into once-in-alifetime experiences, providing thrill-seekers with memories that are sure to last forever. On offer is snowmobiling around Iceland’s most infamous volcano, Eyjafjallajökull, as well as snowshoeing, surfing and horseback riding in the wild, with the dramatic landscape of Deplar Farm, in Northern Iceland’s Troll Peninsula, as the perfect backdrop.

And where would Icelandic travel be without the inimitable Northern Lights? Trollaskagi Camp, a new premium, pop-up glamping venue, just opened this year. Overlooking Eyjaörður, guests can watch the aurora from the comfort of their own private domes’ from September to April. scottdunn.com

SERENGETI EXPLORER CAMP, TANZANIA

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Every year, over a million wildebeest, zebra and antelope migrate across the Maasai Mara Game Reserve in Kenya and the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. The event is one of nature’s greatest spectacles and those who have it on their bucket list must time their visit well. To that end, the Serengeti Explorer Camp changes location twice a year. From December to March, the camp, comprising of 12 luxuriously appointed tents, is in the Lake Ndutu region on the park’s border. From June to October, it moves to the Lobo region closer to the Kenyan border. The herds’ progression can be viewed by safari vehicle or hot-air balloon. newmarkhotels.com

MIL RESTAURANT OPENING, ANDES, PERU

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Illustrious Peruvian chef Virgilio Martínez Véliz of Lima's Central restaurant has launched a new restaurant and food laboratory in March 2018.

Both are set 11,700 feet above sea level in the Andes mountains, with the research on high-altitude produce informing the distinct menu. The concept delivers a unique experience for the guests, as they get to taste local delicacies that are dictated by the microclimatic surrounds; the breathtaking environment only adding to the ambience. Guests can opt for the tasting menu, as well as book into workshops with Martínez’ staff of foragers, botanists, anthropologists and artists. milcentro.pe

TOHOKU IS JAPAN’S HIDDEN WONDERLAND

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Tohoku, the northernmost region of Japan’s main Honshu island, lies virtually untouched and ready to enchant with its stunning natural beauty and rich history. The Art of Travel offers luxury travel experiences to this region, tailored to individual interests and traveling styles. Guests can explore the region’s mosaic of mountains and crystal lakes, dotted with hot springs, hidden temples and historical castles. They also have the unique opportunity to relax at one of Japan’s most exclusive ryokan inns, near the historic samurai village of Kakunodate. The inn has a two-Michelin star restaurant and 10 beautiful guest rooms, each with their own traditional onsen baths and deck terraces.

With its vibrant culture and scenery, Tohoku should be on any well-versed traveler’s bucket list. theartoftravel.net

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FRENCH ESCAPES Step away from the tourist hubs and discover Provence’s lesser-known regions

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More than any other European region, summer in Provence brings to life the winter dreams of those of us who live in colder climes. You get there, you throw off your jackets and sweaters, and revel in sunshine and lavender, drinking rosé by the pool and wandering down to the local town for breakfast.

Because of this, the South of France can be plagued with stereotypes.

Delightful, delicious ones, but stereotypes nonetheless. While most international travelers can picture the hot, cypresstree filled beauty of Provence, they tend to visualise the more touristic hubs­­—Aix-en-Provence, Avignon and Arles. But there are large, undiscovered 24 ⁄ Advantage Vol.2 2018

swathes of southern France, and as a result, the most rewarding parts of this extraordinary region are paradoxically the emptiest.

plan what you’re going to have for lunch.

Maybe tapenade and warm fresh bread?

Or even fresh fish, Provençal vegetables and lots of white wine?

Few places are as exquisite as the Luberon, in which you can read a book and do nothing or get active and canoe down the Verdon Gorge and swim in the Sainte-Croix lake.

The hotels in the countryside are almost as delightful as the landscape. One particularly appealing option for any art lover is Château La Coste chateau-lacoste.com, an estate a few miles north of Aix-en-Provence, which is also an astonishing repository of contemporary sculpture and architecture. An “art farm,” as the locals call it, it has compositions nestled among lavender fields and citrus groves. Set high on a hill, is the Villa La Coste hotel villalacoste. com, a dramatic, honey-colored stone

Spend your days exploring villages such as Gordes, which is home to the beautiful Sénanque Abbey, Les Baux-de-Provence, with its vertical cliff faces, Roussillon and its extraordinary ochre sand and the walled village of Ménerbes. Or just lie in the shade of the cypress trees and

ESCAPE

Clockwise from left page Château Saint-Martin & Spa is an idyllic retreat in the French artistic heartland ⁄ Villa La Coste is set in the midst of the Provençal landscape and features 28 villa suites ⁄ Château SaintMartin & Spa offers magnificent views of the French Riviera

EMBRAER TIP Fly from London City to Nice in a Legacy 450 in 1 hour 45 min and up to 9 passengers. From there, a 20-min drive will take you to Château Saint-Martin and Spa.

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The whole future of art is to be found in the South of France.

Vincent Van Gogh

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Clockwise from top left page Le Mas de la Fouque is located in the heart of Camargue’s regional park ⁄ Heated pool surrounded by pine and tamarisk trees ⁄ Antique objects and contemporary furniture mingle to create a bohemian interior

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structure designed by local architect Tangram.

Another spectacular design center in which to lay your head is an hour from Avignon. Domaine des Andéols andeols. com has clean lines, bold geometric spaces and an evocative art collection that reframes the history of Provence.

Further south, towards the legendary French Riviera are the delightful hilltop towns of Èze and Peillon, where cafes, restaurants and ice cream parlors fight for space on the cobbled streets that give way to dramatic cliffs. Saint-Paul de Vence is Provençal romance made real, with views across the valleys below, fragrant perfume boutiques and sandy squares where locals play pétanque.

Château Saint-Martin & Spa oetkercollection.com—the sister hotel of the renowned Hotel du Cap-EdenRoc—is the most lavish option in the

area. In fact, if Marie Antoinette lived in the present day and was in need of a flat-screen television, Bose speakers and a marble rainfall shower, then she would be delighted by her bedroom there. Expansive balconies in all the suites look across the lavender fields to the sparkling Mediterranean; the pool is long and cool and set under the mountains, meals are eaten under the trees, while the wine cellar alone is worth getting on a plane for.

Just south of Arles, Provence’s rolling landscapes give way to the flat, marshy wilds of the Camargue. Western Europe’s largest river delta, it is separated by water from the rest of France and is famous for its teeming birdlife—roughly 500 species, from grey herons and little egrets to avocets and oystercatchers, as well as the candy-pink flamingos that fill the nearby lakes. An adult’s playground that you can explore on horseback, quad bike, horse-drawn

carriage, hovercraft and helicopter, Camargue is even home to Europe’s only cowboys—les Gardiens.

Set deep within the sun-bleached marshland, behind shimmering bathing pools, is a converted family farmhouse with atmospheric rooms, vast balconies and a delightful pool. Le Mas de Peint masdepeint.com offers everything from white Camargue horses to ride (the best way to see the estate), binoculars for all the birding and in-room massages in the ornate suites.

Nearby is Le Mas de La Fouque masdelafouque.com, which is set on an expansive piece of salty marshland with an all-white, design-led main area, filled with floor-to-ceiling windows from which to admire the landscape and the shady pool set under the cypress trees.

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Though often overlooked for its coastal counterpart Rio de Janeiro, it should come as no surprise that South America’s largest city has no shortage of glitz and glam. São Paulo’s distinctly New World vibrancy brings together sleek design and world-class dining in its towering skyscrapers and lush neighborhoods.

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This 22-million-strong megalopolis is filled with astonishingly serene accommodations that will make you forget about the hustle and bustle outside. Take Palácio Tangará oetkercollection. com, a stunning resort setting a new standard for luxury properties in the city. Located in Burle Marx Park, 27 acres of Brazilian rainforest framed by office buildings and condominiums, this light-flooded hotel with luxurious amenities boasts acclaimed New York chef Jean-Georges Vongerichten’s first South American outpost. For those who prefer to be in the midst of the action, Hotel

Emiliano emiliano.com.br is a smart choice, combining sleek Brazilian design and top-notch service in the heart of the lush Jardins neighborhood. About 60 miles outside of the city, Brazilian star architect Isay Weinfeld’s Fasano Boa Vista fasano.com.br has attracted design-inclined guests from across the globe. It’s the perfect place to escape to after a week of back-to-back meetings.

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The undisputed culinary capital of the continent, São Paulo brings together its diverse heritage to produce a patchwork of gastronomical hotspots that top every gourmand’s

must-visit list. Take D.O.M. domrestaurante.com.br, chef Alex Atala’s acclaimed flagship restaurant that serves a uniquely Brazilian interpretation of molecular foams and deconstructions made famous by El Bulli.

Another star in the city’s fine dining scene is Maní manimanioca.com.br, helmed by former model turned chef Helena Rizzo.

Her success prompted her to open a second and more casual restaurant, Manioca, back in 2014. For those taking a day trip to the coast, a visit to Manacá restaurantemanaca.com.br is worth the detour. Opened in 1988 as a breakfast spot for local surfers, the restaurant has become a veritable institution in topnotch Brazilian cuisine.

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As the financial hub of Latin America, the city’s cultural agenda rivals other major art capitals like New York, London and Paris.

São Paulo’s galleries have become edgier and more ambitious, especially in the past decade, garnering interest in the international art scene. At the forefront of this naissance is Galeria Vermelho galeriavermelho. com.br. Representing budding artists from throughout the country, the gallery often hosts multiple exhibitions simultaneously.

Another address for both local and international artwork, Galeria Leme galerialeme.com has attracted visitors in its halls since 2004. Luciana Brito Galeria lucianabritogaleria. com.br is a noteworthy address, having recently opened a New York outpost after its local success. The 33rd Bienal de São Paulo bienal.org.br is preparing for its unveiling this September and is sure to be at the top of any collector’s social calendar.

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There’s something distinctly cool about Brazilian design, and São Paulo’s young creatives and residents are reclaiming the city for themselves. It will be tempting to fill your home with unique objets d’art, furnishings and homewares from Firma Casa firmacasa.com.br in the Jardins neighborhood.

A few blocks up the street, Etel etel.design is a minimalist’s dream come true, bringing together an exquisite mix of design objects from more than a century of Brazilian design. Dpot dpot.com.br is also at the top of any list, selling unique items from throughout the country from both emerging and established designers.

The latter has been an established name in the local design scene since its founding in 1969.

São Paulo’s Atlantic Forest may have been leveled in the 19th century for coffee trade and then in the 20th century for skyscrapers, but there’s a green reemergence happening throughout the city as architects challenge the status quo. Take the four-story private residence in the city’s Jardim Paulista neighborhood, designed by brothers Fernando and Humberto Campana campanas.com.br. Palm fronds are used on the home’s exterior, a nod to Brazil’s indigenous building methods as a way to create a shield against the tropical heat. Another private residence, designed

by Fernanda Marques fernandamarques.com. br, brings the outside in, with a 10-meter-long pool added as the centerpiece to a loft apartment in Vila Nova Conceição, one of the more vertically dense neighborhoods in the city.

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Anyone familiar with Brazilian culture knows that music is an integral part of society, regardless of ethnic background or income level. The Sala São Paulo salasaopaulo.art.br is one of the city’s most influential cultural institutions.

Housed in a former railway station, it is perhaps one of the most unique concert halls worldwide. For something a little bit more intimate, Baretto at the Fasano São Paulo fasano. com.br is always worth a visit for evenings of smooth jazz over expertly crafted cocktails. After an evening of too many libations, escape to Unique Garden uniquegarden.com.br, located just outside of the city, for some much-needed rest and relaxation.

Clockwise from left page Fasano Boa Vista Hotel ⁄ D.O.M. Restaurant ⁄ Panorama Loft by Fernanda Marques

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Clockwise from left page The recently opened Macan is Indonesia's first museum dedicated to modern and contemporary art â „ The venue was founded by Haryanto Adikoesoemo, an Indonesian business mogul and philanthropist â „ Museum Macan covers an area of 40,000 ft2 and features interiors designed by London-based practice MET

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HARYANTO

ADIKOESOEMO In a country largely overseen by the international art community, this man is transforming Indonesia’s art scene

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A prodigious collector of contemporary art, Indonesian property and chemicals tycoon Haryanto Adikoesoemo has amassed an eclectic collection of work over the past twenty-five years. In November of last year, his dream of bringing a contemporary art museum to the thriving Asian metropolis of Jakarta was brought to fruition.

The Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art in Nusantra (Macan, for short) is the first of its kind in the city, Adikoesoemo having amassed perhaps the most significant collection of art in Indonesia.

Some 800 contemporary and modern works make up the collection, many of which will be on display at the museum. The result is an eclectic mix of Indonesian modernists like Affandi and Western contemporaries like Jeff Koons and Gerhard Richter.

The 43,000-square-foot museum contains a sculpture garden, an area with art geared towards children and regularly changing exhibits.

Though much of the work is currently on loan from Adikoesoemo’s personal collection, the Museum Macan will follow in the footsteps of institutions such as the Tate Modern by commissioning works from new artists in addition to showing works on loan from international museums around the world.

Beginning in May and running through September, Macan will exhibit the first large-scale presentation of the works of acclaimed Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama, with more than 130 works spanning 70 years of artistic practice. This ticketed event is expected to draw much attention to the museum, putting it on the scale of many other reputable international institutions.

Adikoesoemo began collecting art in the 1990s, when he reportedly visited a friend who was an enthusiast. Viewing art as an investment, his focus switched to contemporary art in the early 2000s.

Adikoesoemo’s contribution to Jakarta’s cultural scene has not gone without criticism, but if anything is certain, it is that his forwardfacing perspective will greatly impact the country’s art world.

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WILL MOON

The President and CEO of Iowa80 Group and CAT Scale Company gives ADVANTAGE the inside scoop on the trucking industry history, how his family business has grown over the years and how Embraer helps them achieve their goals

Q&A Take us back in time: where and how did your business start?

Iowa 80 Truckstop opened in 1964. Our business was founded in October 1965 by our mom and dad (Bill and Carolyn Moon) and a friend of theirs, Tom Campbell. They purchased the one-year-old Standard Oil dealership that was operating the Iowa 80 Truckstop in Walcott, Iowa.

The purchase was financed by their life savings and a loan from Standard Oil.

Can you tell us more about your business?

We are a family-owned and operated business, with the third generation now coming onboard.

What started as Iowa 80 Truckstop has evolved into much more today. In addition to two large full-facility truckstops in Missouri and one in North Carolina, we have grown to become the

From left Will Moon ⁄ The main exhibit hall in the Iowa 80 Trucking Museum. Over 100 trucks are on display ⁄ Bill Moon with meat truck—Bill Moon’s dream was to open a museum that would house all of the trucks he had “saved” from the scrap yard over the years

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“World’s Largest Truckstop.”

We also have a chain of Truck Washes called Truckomat. Drivers who can't stop by our showroom stores, can buy their semi-truck accessories and supplies from our online store, Iowa80.com. Our CAT Scale Company builds, owns and operates Certified Automated Truck Scales at over 1,800 sites in 45 states and seven Canadian provinces.

You have been successful in business for nearly 55 years.

What were some of your growing pains?

I’m not sure I would call all of those years successful, but I do believe we learned and got better in some way each and every day. I was

only five when the business was started, so I only know about the very early days from stories. I’m sure there were tremendous growing pains early on. The most stressful time for the family and I was in 1992, when our dad was diagnosed with cancer and shortly after passed away. Losing a young, dynamic business founder at a time when we had very high leverage was a frightening experience.

We didn’t know whether the banks and our long-term managers would accept our mom, my sister Delia and me as the new business leaders. I was only 30 at the time, and Delia was even younger. The family and our management team stepped up, pulled together and really got the company to where it is today.

When did you start using business aviation as a means to help grow your business?

Trucks can go up to 1,000 miles without filling up with diesel fuel, so when Dad decided to expand past our location in Walcott, we had to extend into different regions so we did not compete with ourselves.

Keep in mind this was way before anyone had cell phones; flights were incredibly expensive and not very convenient. Driving 10 hours to visit a location was about as unproductive as it can be, especially for a manager. Our local banker was a private pilot who owned a Beechcraft Bonanza. He would fly our dad to different locations and meetings for the cost

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of fuel only, because he simply loved to fly. After this initial foray into aviation, it was hard to go back to long driving hours on the road.

So we have had access to an airplane ever since the early 1970s. I believe we would not have been able to operate our geographically extended businesses without an airplane.

Later on, you created your own corporate flight department.

How did this impact your business?

As CAT Scale began to accelerate its growth, we partnered with a couple of local businesses to share an aircraft, but we began to experience scheduling conflicts. For us, the aircraft served as a rapid-reaction vehicle for when a potential customer would express interest in partnering with CAT Scales. Ideally, we wanted to get out to see them within days to discuss our partnership opportunities. To better serve our partners and prospective partners, we decided to buy our own aircraft and laid the foundation of a flight department. That was seven airplanes ago.

How and when did you learn about Embraer’s business jets? What stood out to you about these aircraft?

Our Chief Pilot, Jeff Gaulrapp, introduced us to Embraer. He was very impressed with the technology that Embraer put into their new aircraft, as well as their reliability and the level of attention he received from the company.

I’m not a pilot, so what stood out to me was the fact that the planes were comfortable, fast and economical to operate.

Your company owns a Phenom 100 and a Phenom 300. What are the advantages of having two different models and how do you utilize them?

Virtually anyone in the company who needs business air transportation can schedule one of our aircraft. It is surprising

to me how often both jets are flying on the same day. We are a pretty lean organization; all of us wear many hats, so when we make a call or visit a location we usually don’t need a halfdozen specialists. Many of our flights only have one or two people onboard.

The Phenom 100 is perfect for these missions. One advantage of being based in the Midwest is that you can get anywhere in the country in a reasonable amount of time. When we have a large group (say for a convention) or we are going to the West Coast, we can take the

Phenom 300 for non-stop flights.

The Iowa 80 Trucking Museum was a long-time dream of your father, Bill Moon. What led to its founding and how did you acquire all of these rare collectibles?

Our family (well, especially our dad) has always loved truckers and trucks, especially old ones. Growing up, we always had an antique truck under the carport at the house. A truck is basically a tool to

get things done—whether building a structure or getting food to all our communities. Dad felt that these trucks were part of our heritage and as worthy of preserving for posterity as the items they hauled or the buildings they helped construct. Plus, he thought it was fun to drive them around, work on them and take them to shows. He passed his love of trucks down to the entire family—even to my oldest son Bill, who manages our restoration shop. The museum is an outlet for us to share and celebrate

the history of the trucking industry with the public and show how vital it was to building our nation.

Delia’s husband Dave is also a certifiable truck nut and most of the trucks we have added over the last 15 years have come through him.

Once your collection reaches a certain size, you don’t really have to find these collectibles—they tend to find you.

What are your dreams for your company?

Where do you see your company 10, 20, 30 years from now?

I think our company right now is in a better place than I envisioned 20 years ago, so I don’t want to hold the company back by only hoping it achieves my current dreams.

There are a lot of changes brewing in our industry with consolidation, semiautonomous trucks, electric vehicles, etc. We may or may not sell diesel in 30 years, but I am betting that there will always be a demand for a place where people want to stop and be treated like a valued guest, get some good food and whatever else they might need or just relax for a short time.

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PHILANTHROPY

MARTHA STEWART'S

ARCTIC

EXPEDITION The domestic doyenne and a doomsday vault in the frigid wild of Svalbard came together to raise awareness for an essential conservation program

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This February, Martha Stewart set out on an expedition to visit the Svalbard Seed Bank, a facility located over 800 miles north of the Arctic Circle, to raise awareness for the cause and funds for the nonprofit parent, Crop Trust. The Crop Trust is building an effective, sustainable system to conserve the Earth's crop diversity through three pillars: a small group of international seed collections, a larger group of national and regional collections as well as a failsafe backup for all seed collections, the Svalbard Seed Bank.

The Svalbard Seed Bank dates back to February 2008, when the Norwegian government began collecting crates of seeds from all across the globe under the leadership of former Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg and Dr. Wangari Maathai, Nobel Peace Prize laureate.

A mere ten years later, more than one million samples are stored beneath the side of a mountain just outside Longyearbyen, the northern most town in the world. The permafrost of the Arctic tundra safeguards the seed samples at -18°C in custom-made foil packages.

These duplicates of seeds are of value for food and agriculture, and of importance for research, plant breeding and education in accordance with international laws.

The most abundant samples stored in the Seed Bank are varieties of rice, wheat and barley. Other well-represented crops are sorghum, beans, maize, cowpea, soybean, Kikuyu grass and chickpea. Crops such as potatoes, peanuts, Cajanus beans, oats and rye, alfalfa, triticale and brassicas are also represented and originate from most countries in the world.

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THE PROJECT The Seed Vault is a long-term seed storage facility, built to stand the test of time — and the challenge of natural or man-made disasters. It represents the world’s largest collection of crop diversity and is the ultimate insurance policy for the world’s food supply, offering options for future generations to overcome the challenges of climate change and population growth. croptrust.org

Crop diversity is essential in times of uncertainty and maintaining stores of seeds to mitigate future food crises cannot be underestimated.

As temperatures are rising globally, it's still only speculation what this means for agricultural yields. With the Svalbard Seed Bank and organizations like the Crop Trust, leading food scientists and global policymakers are doing their part to protect these valuable commodities. The Crop Trust already has many heavyweight backers, including the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, but it needs more than USD 34 million per year to maintain its efforts across the globe.

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The Crop Trust's cause has been close to Stewart's heart for some time, herself a passionate contributor to the Seed Savers Exchange, the largest organization of gardeners working to save heirloom vegetable varieties. To help raise funds for the Crop Trust and draw attention to the cause, Stewart organized a competition in which one lucky winner was chosen to join Stewart and other celebrities on a visit to the remote archipelago with other private individuals and scientists.

From left Global Seed Vault in the Svalbard archipelago ⁄ Martha Stewart visiting the largest seed vault in the world

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Greek for “a serene state of mind, free from worry and preoccupation,” Ataraxia lives up to the hype

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DISCOVERY

Under THE RADAR

WINERIES

From the Old World to the New, these unexpected wine regions impress even the most discerning connoisseur

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While Napa Valley and Bordeaux have long been the destinations for some of the best wines in the world, new regions have begun making their mark in the industry. Unique growing conditions and bold new approaches on this ageold practice, coupled with exquisite terrain, have made these regions the latest destinations for wine savants.

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HEMEL-EN-AARDE VALLEY, SOUTH AFRICA An hour and a half outside Cape Town sits a scenic valley oasis under a moniker translated as “Heaven-on-Earth.”

Sitting amongst the mountains and bordering the ocean, Hemel-en-Aarde boasts some of the most agreeable winemaking terrains, with its complex soil and sun-facing slopes. Chief amongst the region’s exceptional vineyards are helicopter-friendly Bouchard Finlayson bouchardfinlayson.co.za and Ataraxia ataraxiawines.co.za. The region has been producing some of South Africa’s most elegant Sauvignon Blancs, Chardonnays and Pinot Noirs.

For the adventurous types, head over to the neighboring town, Hermanus.

It’s world-renowned for being the best whale-watching destination on land, and also offers shark-cage diving and cliff paths for hiking enthusiasts.

CORSICA, FRANCE Boasting a storied history of winemaking from the times of the ancient Phoenicians to the Greeks, winemaking is certainly not a new practice on this Mediterranean island.

As island regions garner acclaim however, Corsica is the latest amongst them to experience a particularly fruitful revival of unparalleled, highcaliber wines. Leading the charge is Domaine Fiumicicoli domainefiumicicoli.com, located in Sartène and considered the soul of the island, with its vast history and inherent charm.

Another must-visit is Domaine Saparale saparale.com, a 2,500-acre estate with exquisite views of mountains in every direction. With an old olive mill renovated into a luxurious gîte— complete with a swimming pool and traditional hammam—the property is ideal for those looking to stay a while.

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Clockwise from left page Bouchard Finlayson is globally acclaimed for producing the best Pinot Noir in South Africa ⁄ The Saparale estate is located in the heart of the Ortolo Valley in Corsica ⁄ The hamlet of Saparale is a haven of peace spreading over more than 2,500 acres of private property

The Ataraxia estate can be reached in a 1 hour 30 min drive or in 30 min by helicopter from Cape Town. Arrive in Cape Town from Johannesburg in 2 hours 30 min on a Phenom 300E.

ALENTEJO, PORTUGAL In the south of Portugal is Alentejo, one of Europe’s latest and most exciting destinations for robust red wines. As the country’s least populated region, the agriculture has remained notoriously untouched and thus a blank canvas for winemakers. Situated in Alentejo plain are the mandatory wineries, Esporão esporao.com and Adega Mayor adegamayor.pt. The former, set next to the lush landscape of the Douro River, has a prix fixe menu offered by one of Portugal’s rising chefs. The winery of the latter, in contrast, was designed by renowned architect Álvaro Siza Vieira, whose stark lines represent its contemporary and spirited nature.

Before leaving, be sure to stop in Évora, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the former residence of Portuguese kings.

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CASABLANCA VALLEY, CHILE On the coastal plain between Santiago and Valparaiso sits Chile’s burgeoning wine region, Casablanca Valley. Though having a late start, the valley has become synonymous with premium wines largely due to the Mediterranean-style climate. Bordering the Andes to the east and Pacific to the west, Kingston Family Vineyards kingstonvineyards.com challenged the status quo by planting Syrah and Pinot Noir grapevines in a region dominated by white. It paid off, as they are now regarded as one of the best vineyards in Chile. Following a similar trajectory, Casa del Bosque casasdelbosque.cl helped pioneer the cold-climate viticulture. Accompanied by a restaurant as prestigious as its wine, Casa del Bosque offers the ultimate day in the vineyard.

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ART

TRANSFORMING

HUMAN

EXPRESSION As digital mediums continue to innovate, so do the ways that artists challenge our creative perception

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Whether for business or personal gain, “buy what you like” is the advice when you’re building a collection. In the contemporary art realm, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), net art and digital installations play a role in influencing decisions, provoking changed thinking and attracting new audiences.

“VR technology offers a new means of creating and subverting our interaction with an environment, allowing images to become sculptural and encouraging a different kind of attention,” says Maitreyi Maheshwari, program director of the Zabludowicz Collection.

The Collection opened 360: Nausea in London in March 2018. It is the first and only dedicated VR room in the city, where visitors can see work by artists exploring this developing medium.

Meanwhile in Paris, Culturespaces opened l’Atelier des Lumières in April 2018. Located in a former foundry in the 11th arrondissement, the space will offer monumental immersive exhibitions across 35,000 ft2 of floorto-ceiling surfaces with walls up to 30 feet high. It is equipped with 120 video 42 ⁄ Advantage Vol.2 2018

projectors and a spatial sound system.

This is an extension of Culturespaces’ success with Carrières de Lumières at Les Baux-de-Provence, which has been attracting 600,000 visitors a year to its digital exhibitions since 2012.

One of the opening exhibitions at l’Atelier des Lumières, on until November 11, 2018, takes an original look at a century of work by Viennese painters, especially Gustav Klimt, with the musical collaboration of Luca Longobardi. This particular depiction of the portraits, landscapes, nudes, colors and gilding of the era is a modern solution to presenting the kind of content traditionally reserved for institutions like the Tate.

For enthusiasts not able to attend exhibitions, there are online alternatives such as Viveport’s Vive Arts.

It is designed in part to democratize creation with digital innovation in the arts, addressing a diverse, global audience, and contributing to the appreciation of cultural heritage with digital technology. New VR artworks by contemporary artists such as Marina Abramović and Anish Kapoor during

Art Basel Hong Kong 2018 (ABHK) can be experienced via this portal.

Clockwise from top Courtesy of the artist and Acute Art, © Culturespaces, © teamLab, courtesy Pace Gallery, © Culturespaces/E. Spiller

Berlin-based artist Timur Si-Qin, who also displayed work at ABHK, says the appeal of AR/VR as a medium for creating art is its “unparalleled ability to hijack our perceptive systems”. He believes there is great potential for VR/AR in the “digital conservation of endangered ecosystems, preserving the feel and presence of environments that will irrevocably be lost to future generations.”

Toshiyuki Inoko of the interdisciplinary art collective, teamLab, believes that through digital art, people will view the world differently. “Pop Art changed the meaning and value of the mundane. We believe digital art will have a similar outcome. In the future, digital art will represent what we currently stand for,” he said in a previous interview.

His team looks at placing the viewer directly within the artwork, transcending physical and conceptual boundaries that create restrictions in the human mind. For example, they studied the movement of waves and water particles and created a virtual space, expressing water as a ‘live’ organism that immerses the viewer. “Through an interactive relationship between the viewers and the artwork, it broadens possibilities. Each piece has an independent world and concept, but the boundaries are ambiguous.

That is our theme. In the mind, there are no limits and this is the world we want to visualize through digital art.” teamLab will be exhibiting this year at La Villette in Paris from May 15—September 9 and at their first permanent exhibition and flagship facility in Tokyo.

Clockwise from top left Marina Abramović has made her first VR collaboration with Anish Kapoor at Art Basel Hong Kong ⁄ Immersive exhibition of Gustav Klimt at L'Atelier des Lumières in Paris ⁄ teamLab: Transcending Boundaries, 2017, at Pace Gallery, London, 6 Burlington Gardens © teamLab, courtesy Pace Gallery ⁄ Wider view of L’Atelier des Lumières in Paris

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Eternity, Myanmar

PHOTOGRAPHY

by LISA KRISTINE

Photographer Lisa Kristine’s work has been captivating admirers for more than 30 years. She has traveled the globe in search of people, cultures and places lost in time to capture remarkable images that inspire and fascinate. Through her work, she successfully brings the distant, the ancient and the rare center stage, documenting more than 100 cultures on six continents.

Lisa’s work encourages dialogue and leads us to consider the beauty, diversity and hardship of own complex and intertwining world. Her goal is to enhance awareness of the viewer and to engage them in a visual journey that questions our very existence, while elevating significant social causes such as the elimination of slavery and the unification of humanity.

Lisa Kristine has published five books and her work has been the subject of four documentaries. Her efforts to raise awareness on modern-day slavery has been featured in three films, including Sold, in which a character inspired by Lisa is played by Gillian Anderson. She is currently planning two exhibitions: Enslaved, a visual story of modern-day slavery, and Pillar of Spirit, which explores the living history of Bhutan in the face of modernity. Lisa’s purpose-driven interactions and sensitivity about the human condition produces profound images of beauty, suffering, compassion and the dignity of men, women and children around the world.

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My work is about the establishment of trust. For someone to share their authenticity with me is a soul-to-soul thing. It's not a lens-to-soul thing.

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From left Leap, Vietnam ⁄ Arutam, Ecuador

Clockwise from left These Tusks, Thailand ⁄ Rising Sun, Kenya ⁄ Silence, Tibet ⁄ Elder Himba, Namibia

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The Profit Hunter

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Namibia’s Fine Dining Casa Fagliano Gardens by the Bay Volvo Ocean Race EMBRAER Foundation

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THE EYE

of the (Brazilian)

TIGER

The Profit Hunter is how Embraer does commercial aircraft—smarter and more efficient than ever

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Visitors walking around the aircraft displays at the Singapore Air Show in February did a double-take when they saw a steely-eyed tiger staring down at them. The life-like face of the airplanesized animal was painted on the nose of an E190-E2, the first of three newgeneration Embraer commercial jets.

The new E2 is named The Profit Hunter for its ability to deliver bottomline results in markets where largercapacity aircraft cannot. Intense competition, particularly from low-fare airlines all flying to the most lucrative cities, is prompting the world’s airlines to find routes where they can earn higher, more sustainable returns. The

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E190-E2 is ideal for hunting down new business—and profits—in those markets.

Clodoaldo de Oliveira Quintana, a young São José dos Campos Embraer technician by day and accomplished artist by night, set out to paint the big airplane after his regular work shift ended. For nearly a month, he and his colleague Marlon, the two employees transformed the E2’s pointed nose into the striking likeness of a tiger.

The animal was chosen for its keen eyes, speed, efficiency and aerodynamic form, the same attributes found on the E190-E2.

LEADING EDGE

Clockwise from left page E190-E2 at the factory in São José dos Campos ⁄ Pilots flying current-generation E-Jets need only 2.5 days of training to qualify on the E2 ⁄ E190-E2s interior ⁄ E2 Tiger nose close-up

It’s not the first time the two artists have used an E-Jet as a canvas. Last year, they painted a golden eagle on a larger E195-E2 E-Jet for the Farnborough Air Show in the U.K. What makes The Profit Hunter so profitable? The answer is: Smart use of technology. After analyzing the performance data of some 1,500 firstgeneration E-Jets and listening to customer feedback, Embraer engineers set out to build a new airplane family.

They took the best elements, made them better and added the latest smart technology. The result was a new airplane with a more efficient wing, a new lower fuel-burn engine, new avionics, a wireless cabin and cockpit, simplified maintenance, a completely new interior and the lowest noise and emissions levels among aircraft in their class.

The E2 is the epitome of efficiency. It boasts unit operating costs that are so low that it can fly profitably even in low-fare markets and with margins that are higher than some larger narrow-body jets. Those economics attracted the attention of Norway’s Widerøe Airlines, a regional carrier that started flying the world’s first E190-E2 on domestic routes this April.

The previously all-turboprop airline has ordered up to fifteen E2 jets.

Look for the E2 in the skies over Scandinavia this year and, soon, Brazil and China.

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EPICUREAN

TASTE of NAMIBIA

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How exclusive lodges in Namibia are putting this far-flung destination on the culinary map

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EMBRAER TIP Land at Hosea Kutako International Airport in Windhoek, Namibia from Dubai with a Lineage 1000E in 9 hours with up to 19 passengers. From there, connect to Uis airstrip and take a 35-min drive to reach Sorris Sorris Lodge.

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If you’re planning a gastronomic holiday, you go to Paris or Tokyo. And if you’re somewhat of a gourmand and already coming to Africa, you make a detour down to the Cape and spend a week lounging on wine farms.

But Namibia? With its towering sand dunes, desolate rock formations and dusty roads to nowhere, it is undoubtedly an extraordinary holiday destination, but it is not exactly on the culinary trail. However, a couple of innovative tour operators are changing all, the first of which is Namibia Exclusive namibia-exclusive.com.

“Of course people fly to Africa to see the animals and enjoy the landscape, and that aspect of traveling here will never change,” says Piers L’Estrange, one of the directors. “But I don’t expect guests to put up with three-star food simply because they are in the bush.

“We want food as good at The Fat Duck in England and service as brilliant as the Georges V in Paris, but here in the middle of Namibia. Why shouldn’t it be possible? Other safari operators have homogenized the offering, but we want to think outside the box again. Not all hotels in London are the same—why should they be in Africa?”

The team is opening four lodges in total—Sorris Sorris in Damaraland, Omatendeka in Hoanib, Sheya Shuushona in Etosha and Xaudum in Khaudum National Park. Each offers an entirely different landscape, climate and wildlife population—and a unique menu. However, one theme running through all of them is the continent’s best produce. From the wines of the Swartland and Ethiopian espressos to gins made of Cape fynbos, the creativity of Africa is on show.

From left Namibia Exclusive's new lodges offer unique culinary experiences ⁄ With private waterholes, guests visiting Sheya Shuushona have unmatched opportunities for game-viewing and wildlife photography at private waterholes

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Clockwise from left page (top) The Namibian chefs are trained to head their own kitchen ⁄ Sorris Sorris lodge is a Damaraland marvel where guests can enjoy Namibia's rugged landscape ⁄ Sorris Sorris bedroms are designed to be an extension of surrounding nature

And Namibia Exclusive is not alone.

Wilderness Safaris wilderness-safaris. com, the high-end safari group that has dominated Namibian hospitality for the last decade, is now placing a serious emphasis on its wine offering. And at their Sossusvlei outpost, Little Kulala, you can now do a wine-tasting under the stars in one of the most remote locations on earth.

“Namibia is a wine-drinking paradise,” says Allister Kreft, who curates the Wilderness Safaris wine list. “Where better to quench one’s thirst than a desert? During the hot summer days, I would recommend a Sauvignon Blanc from the Elgin valley. At night, temperatures can cool dramatically, which makes it ideal for a bold Cabernet Sauvignon from Stellenbosch.”

close to wine and gin-producing South Africa, it also attracts the right kind of guests. With an arid landscape and fewer animals than countries such as Botswana, Namibia tends to be a destination for visitors already familiar with Africa.

“People go to Kenya or Tanzania for their first safari experience, but then they want something new,” says L’Estrange. “However, what is great about our project is that, by putting such a strong emphasis on your experience at the lodge, guests know the trip is about so much more that seeing a lion; it is about experiencing how Africa does luxury.”

Namibia certainly feels like the correct place to launch such ambitious ventures. In addition to being relatively

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CASA FAGLIANO

With over 100 years experience, the Fagliano family creates bespoke shoes that are a cause for celebration

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Surpassing 100 years of luxury craftsmanship, Casa Fagliano has been crafting heritage leather shoes and boots since 1892 in Argentina. Now internationally recognized, the Fagliano family carefully designs and produces some of the most exclusive polo and equestrian boots, as well as ready-to-wear styles, in the world. Their unique footwear is worn by everyone from famous actors to the best professional polo players and British and Brunei royal families, as the product boasts exceptional quality and inimitable style.

From their workshop in the neighborhood of Hurlingham in Buenos Aires, Germán Fagliano works alongside his father Eduardo, uncle Hector and grandfather Rodolfo. These hyper-skilled craftsmen share exhaustive tasks to create the bespoke shoes, which use Cordobán calf and buffalo leather, while 58 ⁄ Advantage Vol.2 2018

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Clockwise from top left The precision of manufacturing was handed down through five generations ⁄ Each pair of Casa Fagliano shoes is the result of more than a century of experience ⁄ The Fagliano family works side by side to maintain their own demanding standards ⁄ Each member strictly supervises the work of the others to ensure attention to the last detail ⁄ Casa Fagliano is devoted to the pursuit of excellence since 1892

tanned with extract of the quebracho tree. From the measurements to the labor-intensive work of cutting, shaping, stitching and finishing by hand, the entire process of crafting a pair of shoes takes approximately 48 hours.

The Fagliano family knows no bounds when it comes to footwear knowledge and skill. A combination of more than 120 years of experience passed down from generation to generation and an extreme passion for their work makes for the perfect recipe.

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They continue to use a century-old Durkopp machine for the wood finish, the nailing and gluing of soles and heels, via the personalized customer service all in the same store. It seems an understatement to say the Faglianos are devoted to the art of handcrafted shoemaking.

With a unique understanding of the trade, it comes as no surprise that clients can expect to wait up to six months to receive their order. This is shoemaking at its finest. Watch out for their continued collaboration with Swiss luxury watch brand Jaeger-LeCoultre.

The two blend their expertise to produce extraordinary ranges of watches that envelop their shared values; a respect for specialist craftsmanship, acute attention to detail and the strive for perfection, of which they may well have achieved. casafagliano.com

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SUPERTREE

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There’s much more than meets the eye when it comes to this grove of man-made trees in Singapore

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Having opened in 2012, Singapore’s Supertrees, the star attraction of the sprawling Gardens by the Bay, are a flamboyant and futuristic take on how we can mix modern architecture and technology with the natural world. The clusters of Supertrees are visible from across the bay and have become a symbol of Singapore’s commitment to balancing its impact on the environment. Sir David Attenborough recently singled it out as a fantastic greening example for cities in the future.

While Singapore has planted two million trees in the last 45 years, these particular trees are worth having a closer look at. The 18 Supertrees range from 80 to 160 feet in height and provide a framework for a huge number of flowering climbing plants, ferns and bromeliads. These super structures take inspiration from the rainforest and the complex ecosystems that make every level of the tree a home for different plants and insects. While the Supertrees aren’t real

INNOVATION

From left page Underlying the concept of Gardens by the Bay are the principles of environmental sustainability ⁄ Renderings from Grand Associates which showcased cloud forest vegetation such as carnivorous plants including pitcher plants and the Venus Fly-catcher, against a carpet of delicate ferns and moss, while enjoying fantastic views of the Marina Bay waterfront (left) and a general view of the project stage (below)

trees, they aren’t just there to look pretty. They mimic the real properties of trees, some have photovoltaic cells built in to harvest solar energy which then powers them at night—a quite spectacular sight, as anyone who has seen them will tell you. In the evening, the Supertrees are a backdrop to a sound and lighting show, while the OCBC Skyway, a 420-foot long walkway connecting two Supertrees, is one of the top experiences in Singapore and is popular all year round.

Other trees have cooled canopies or serve as air exhaust structures. The Supertrees also act as air venting ducts for nearby conservatories, collecting rainwater and providing shelter from the heat to visitors to the grove. The

conservatories are also provided with lighting and water technology thanks to the photovoltaic capabilites.

The project is part of a much larger vision for the city state of Singapore, as it moves towards being a “city in a garden.” The Gardens by the Bay are the beating green heart of this plan, extending to over 250 acres eventually and part of the island’s plan to be carbon neutral.

Built by British landscape architects Grant Associates, the Supertrees are made from reinforced concrete, a steel frame and planting panels that act like a living skin. 11 of the 18 trees also contain inbuilt tanks which help cool the other biodomes around the

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SUSTAINABLE FUNCTIONS Eleven of the Supertrees are embedded with environmentally sustainable functions. Some have photovoltaic cells on their canopies to harvest solar energy for lighting up the Supertrees, while others are integrated with the Conservatories and serve as air exhaust receptacles. gardensbythebay.com.sg

gardens. The canopies and trunks have now bedded in over the last few years and are now home to 200 species of orchids, ferns and tropical flowers that are suited to the humid, soil-free environment—there are about 163,000 plants on each tree. The flowers have been brought in from around the world, including Brazil, Panama, Ecuador and Costa Rica.

The Supertrees are now inspiring other buildings around Singapore to become vertical gardens and living walls; they’ve even inspired projects and architects as far away as Chester in the UK, where its proposed three Supertrees are placed on a roundabout to encourage city center wildlife.

VOLVO

OCEAN RACE

The epic round-the-world sailing race will call at Cardiff, Gothenburg and the Hague

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The Volvo Ocean Race is one of the toughest sailing challenges there is. In October 2017, it set off from Alicante, Spain and will call at 12 cities across six continents before finishing, stopping for the first time in Cardiff, Wales.

For passionate sailing enthusiasts, the Volvo Ocean Race and the America’s Cup are the two most thrilling events out there. The Volvo Ocean Race was born as the Whitbread Round the World Race in 1973, and for four decades, it has attracted the crème de la crème of the sailing world, who pit themselves against an ocean marathon of epic proportions—45,000 nautical miles over nine months.

2018 is the first time in 12 years the race has stopped in the UK, and the sailors will be coming straight across the Atlantic from Rhode Island in the USA and will set up for two weeks in Cardiff harbor. After Cardiff, the race will head to Gothenburg, Sweden before ending its epic run in the Hague, the Netherlands.

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Cardiff’s Race Village, located on the scenic Cardiff Bay Barrage, is the destination for family attractions and events, local races and boating experiences from May 27–June 10.

Take in the dramatic bay before retiring to a room at the Principal Hotel phcompany.com that overlooks the harbor and soak in the action from your balcony.

The seven identical Volvo Ocean 65 yachts will then race to one of Sweden’s most beautiful cities and the northernmost stop on the global route. The yachts will moor up from June 14–21, with an in-port race on June 17. Gothenburg is pulling out all the stops, welcoming home one of its most iconic brands, Volvo.

The race village will be in the heart of this compact city, in Frihamnen, so you can pop down to see the boats, before a stunning Swedish take on Japanese food at Vra in the Clarion Post Hotel nordicchoicehotels.se (also home to one of the world’s best mixologists).

Clockwise from top Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo Ocean Race, Martin Keruzore/Volvo Ocean Race, Pedro Martinez/Volvo Ocean Race

Clockwise from left The Volvo Ocean Race takes the teams 45,000 nautical miles around the world, across four oceans, touching six continents and 12 landmark host cities ⁄ This competition is often described as the longest and toughest professional sporting event in the world ⁄ The race sits at the intersection of human adventure, and world-class competition

The last leg of the ’17/’18 race will see the yachts zoom over to the Hague. Leg eleven is the shortest route, of 700 nautical miles so it will be a sprint finish for these hardened athletes and a huge party in Holland. The country has a special place in its heart for sailors and there will be the mother of all welcomes. By the time the sailors dock, they will have sailed over 45,000 miles around the planet.

Join the party from June 24, or partake in the festivities of the in-port race on June 30. During this time, there is also an enormous boat expo in town, for anyone inspired by the race to invest in their own ship. The Ocean Summit—which is part of the race yacht program—will bring marine and sustainability experts together to discuss the future of the world’s oceans.

Swing into town for a few days and book into Hotel Des Indes hoteldesindes.nl, a stunning 136-year-old building in the heart of the city that has been welcoming A-listers and diplomats for over a century. Tuck into amazing seafood at Het Gouden Kalf hetgoudenkalf.com which overlooks the Scheveningen harbor.

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EMBRAER FOUNDATION

Embraer is helping students to defy gravity and fly high

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Last year, Embraer launched the Embraer Foundation—an extension of its philanthropical endeavors through the Embraer Institute in Brazil, which was founded in 2001.

Motivated by innovation, the Embraer Foundation and Institute support social and environmental development through community engagement and educational projects in the United States and Brazil.

Together, these two organizations relied on more than 700 volunteers who dedicated more than 3,000 hours to community development activities, benefitting more than 1,000 students.

As part of the program, an additional 960 low-income students received a full

scholarship for a top-quality education at Embraer High Schools in Brazil.

Ana Clara Pacci is one of those students who was awarded a scholarship. “When I was accepted, I received assistance beyond my wildest dreams,” she says.

“I can say with complete certainty that Embraer Institute has changed the person that I am. The excellent team of teachers really has given me wings and taught me how to fly.”

Every student at both Juarez Wanderley in São José dos Campos and the Casimiro Montenegro Filho in Botucatu receives full support through the scholarship award program, including uniforms, transportation,

From left page Brazil/US pen pals: Students practicing their English by writing letters for students in the US ⁄ Students at their STEM Pre University Program testing how well their rockets can fly ⁄ Group of students happy about their successful rocket launch ⁄ Gabrielly Marinho ⁄ Bruna Pedroso

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classroom materials and three meals a day. The students gain access to toptier education, opening opportunities to them that would otherwise be unimaginable. 90% of students at the Embraer High Schools are accepted into leading universities throughout Brazil and the globe.

The foundation also focuses on enriching communities where Embraer employees live and work. Through the organization’s three different pillars— volunteering, partnership grants and entrepreneurship—the Foundation sets out to foster innovation, build up local communities, create a positive impact and prepare students for the future.

MAKING A DIFFERENCE

Q&A ANA CLARA PACCI

BRUNA PEDROSO

GABRIELLY MARINHO

Tell us a little about the school.

What are the differences between the Embraer schools and the public schools?

How is your school different?

My mother first told me about it and said that I would have to put in a lot of effort to get into the school and receive a scholarship. I never thought I would get in—it would all be too good to be true! When I was accepted, I received assistance beyond my wildest dreams.

If you come from a poor family, you never think that you’ll have the chance to get an amazing education and to become somebody. But the teachers here—everyone here, actually—really helped open my eyes: “Yes, you have options! Yes, you are capable! And yes, you will succeed!” I really think this is invaluable. We have so much pressure from the outside world, with everyone telling us we have to become someone.

But here, they teach you that you already are someone!

How has your school helped your development?

I can say with complete certainty that Embraer Institute has changed the person that I am. Since I was accepted into the school two years ago, I have been given the chance to explore new horizons with an outstanding team of teachers. The knowledge that I have gained here will help determine my future. I really learned the value of unity and resilience here. We are so much more than just friends; we’re family. The excellent team of teachers really has given me wings and taught me how to fly.

The Embraer schools have given me many more opportunities than any municipal, state or public schools I attended. It isn’t just the classes, but also the opportunities provided for your own personal development.

We learn the true value of having an excellent education and how much of a privilege it is to have access to such learning resources.

What is your dream?

My dream? I would say mainly to be happy. But I really want to be able to help people. I’ve always dreamed of practicing medicine and joining Doctors Without Borders to give hope to those who have little or none of it.

How has your school helped you fulfill your dreams?

The subjects taught here got me inspired to learn more, to be bolder.

This school program is so much better than it would have been in my regular school. It helped my personal development and taught me to dream big. I didn’t know what I wanted to do with my life before coming here, and now, it’s clear I want to help people.

I think it’s so important for us to help each other.

This school is nothing short of wonderful. It really helps us, the students, to become well-rounded citizens and assists us in discovering the careers we want to pursue in life.

What is your favorite subject?

What is your dream?

One of my favorite subjects is English.

It’s my greatest dream to go outside of the country and experience all the world has to offer. The different cultures, all of the people—it’s wonderful to learn new things!

What do you want to study?

I’m planning on going to university through the military to become a pilot.

After military education, I’d like to go into commercial aviation to have the chance to travel the world. And of course, I want to fly an Embraer jet!

Who is your inspiration?

My father is my greatest inspiration.

He followed all of his dreams, despite other people opinions and their lack of support. But he persisted and now he is very happy.

CONTACT info@embraerfoundation.org T +1.954.359.3438 www.embraerfoundation.org

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EMBRAER EVENT HIGHLIGHT This edition's event highlight: Embraer Executive Jets showcase at EBACE 2018, Geneva, Switzerland EXCLUSIVE FOR EBACE VISITORS Visit Embraer Executive Jets during the show to see the Phenom 100EV, Legacy 450, Legacy 500, Legacy 650E, Lineage 1000E and, for the first time ever at this show, the all-newly enhanced Phenom 300E: Booth Location: Z33 Static Display: SD23

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PHENOM 300E VIRTUAL REALITY EXPERIENCE At EBACE 2018, Embraer Executive Jets introduced the new Phenom 300E Virtual Reality, narrated by Embraer’s Vice President of Interior Design, Jay Beever.

During this video experience, viewers can customize the Phenom 300E interior by selecting their preferred color palette and sewing style. They can also see demonstrations about the PCU (Personal Control Unit) features along with the upper tech panel integration and functionalities as well as learn more about the aircraft’s remarkable seat design and ergonomic advantages.

In addition, the viewers can be in complete control of their cabin ambiance by adjusting the lighting and sound to match their preference.

CBAA CONVENTION June 12-14 Waterloo, Canada NBAA REGIONAL FORUM June 21 White Plains, New York FARNBOROUGH INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW July 16-22 Farnborough, United Kingdom EAA AIRVENTURE OSHKOSH July 23-29 Oshkosh, United States LABACE August 14-16 São Paulo, Brazil

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