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BACK TO BASICS "Beauty always comes at the end of the design process" — Simon Jacomet
Welcome to the winter issue of our Inflight Magazine. This edition has a focus on Switzerland — home of our headquarters. Even though ExecuJet looks mainly into the skies, in this issue we will introduce you to two Swiss companies being at home in other elements: on water and in the mountains. Both companies we portray work with wood, with nature and with man’s quest to master both. Both companies do not see it as a value judgment if their products are described as “luxury”, but rather think it expresses the challenge and the advantage to be the best they can be. Our first editorial centres around a boat maker’s family originating from Italy. Claudio Pedrazzini tells the story of his boat yard, which started in 1914 and is still running on the shores of Lake Zurich. Pedrazzini is proud of his boats; he is proud that their basic form can always be recognised even if attributes, such as size or length, change. The boats are made from mahogany wood. He describes how beautiful the material is and how you need to understand it to work with it. Pedrazzini is aware of the fact that he could build more boats in a probably faster and cheaper way — but he wants his vessels to be seen as “rare ambassadors of style”. He will not compromise the quality and the personal touch of his boats bearing his name. Our second editorial also talks about wood, and about the quest for lightness. Ski manufacturer zai expresses how an understanding of the environment, the material and customers’ wishes can create the ultimate high-performance, high-quality product with a unique design. zai’s skis are a niche product in a shrinking market. And as with all bespoke products, you need to be even better in order to survive. But Simon Jacomet, the Chief Technology Officer of the company, also sees one of his goals in testing and producing as “always looking for new ways to coax more pleasure from the art of getting back down”. So, in this context, we wish you many happy landings. Regards, Niall Olver CEO ExecuJet Aviation Group
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Pedrazzini boats are characterised by a razor-sharp hull and a classic, hand-crafted aesthetic
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A LEGACY AT SEA A mid-century classic on the shores of Lake Zurich It all started with grandfather Augusto’s skill with wood — and little has changed over the past century, says Claudio Pedrazzini, the third generation of the Pedrazzini family to make exclusive wooden boats on the shores of Lake Zurich. The Swiss boat-maker employs 16 people to coax and cajole mighty wooden beams to form the contours of only six to eight boat hulls a year. A single boat takes over half a year to complete and the connoisseurs who buy them are often willing to wait a year or two before their vessel is ready. The company could build more, but wants its vessels to be seen as “rare ambassadors” of a classic style. Augusto Pedrazzini left northern Italy in 1906, a young boat maker in search of work in neighbouring Switzerland. Augusto’s skill with wood, which he had learned as a young apprentice building boats on Lake Como, soon landed him a job at one of the local small shipyards on Lake Zurich. There he worked for several years, crafting rowboats and fishing Execujet
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boats for local customers and saving for his dream — to one day build his own. In 1914, he opened a store in Wollishofen with a branch in Lucerne. By the 1920s, the Pedrazzini name had become synonymous with high-quality craftsmanship, and Augusto was running two boatyards. The small suburb of Baech on Lake Zurich is the site where, now in its third generation, the Pedrazzini family carries on the tradition Augusto inspired a century ago at C. Pedrazzini, Yacht und Bootswerft. What started as rowboats and fishing boats soon gave way to the motorized age. In 1928, Augusto won the first Zurich Outboard Regatta, soon after Pedrazzini had begun producing what would one day become the mainstay of the business. The memory of that victory must surely have thrilled Augusto’s son, Ferruccio who, as a student, built a touring boat that became a major sensation at the 1939 Swiss National Fair. But before Ferruccio’s ideas could inspire the boats Pedrazzini is known for today, World War Two threatened to shut down the boatyard. During that time, the company mainly built rowboats and sailboats. “My grandfather had to reduce his staff to one employee and close one of the yards,” recalls the 51-year-old Claudio. “But after the war, things really picked up. They produced a variety of boats, but then they really started to specialise.” To revive the business in the 1950s, Augusto took it in new directions, including building racing shells which he sold as far away as Russia, and small passenger ships. One 30-passenger vessel still shuttles visitors along the shores of 10
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Lake Lucerne today. At the same time, Ferruccio set about designing a boat that would appeal to the traditional taste of an exclusive clientele, but also bring a youthful wind to the company. He introduced the Capri Deluxe, a classic runabout with an inboard motor, which became the basis for their current line. His three-seater, outboard Super-Leggera, with its sporty, nimble look, was also very popular in the 1950s and ’60s. Today’s 7.5-metre-long Capri, with a sundeck and seating for up to five people, is imbued with a nostalgia for midcentury modernism. Since the 1950s, Pedrazzini has produced more than 1,500 runabouts, and narrowed its design to three basic models — the Capri, a classic; the Vivale, sleek and fast; and the Special, which even has a two-person berth. “We like to think of the Porsche 911,” says Ferruccio’s son, Claudio. “You can always recognise the basic form, even if small things change, like size or length.” The customer can decide on certain details, such as special electronics or leather upholstery, as in a car. Although the company no longer builds bespoke boats, Claudio remains involved at every level — down to choosing the mahogany wood from which a boat is made. “First we buy the tree. We have it cut to order in a special way and lay it on its side to dry. Mahogany is the most beautiful wood. It has almost no knots; it is not too hard, not too soft, and is robust in the water. Then we cut out all the pieces for constructing the boat,” he says. The boats are highly varnished. To achieve their glossy exterior and protect them against sun, salt and water, they are painted with 20 coats of clear lacquer.
Beneath this marriage of Italian design and Swiss quality is a high-performance motorboat. Its razor-sharp hull carves easily even through choppy water, lifting the boat just off the surface for an effortless hydroplaning experience. This is the real secret beneath the beauty — not only are the boats elegant, they also produce an exhilarating ride. “The boat is kind of a sport activity people undertake in their free time, not just something for motoring leisurely around the lake,” says Claudio. A V-8 engine is at the heart of that sensation. The Capri reaches speeds of 36kn, the Vivale 40kn and the Special 40kn. While most customers are men, Claudio says there are plenty of female enthusiasts, too. Pedrazzini’s recipe for success is not a closely guarded
secret — passed on through generations, the company yearly shares its know-how with several apprentices who learn the art of hand-crafting boat hulls from woods. Those skills have a broader application than just ships, as the apprentices often go on to build small planes, racing cars and other products that require precision and skill. Claudio’s own son has also just completed an apprenticeship at the boatyard, putting the family’s boating legacy on course for a fourth generation. Pedrazzini today is a third-generation family-run company that sticks to a tradition of hand-crafting and of producing a limited number of boats in a year. At the same time, it progresses with the times by incorporating new technology and accessories into its wooden boats
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IN PURSUIT OF LIGHTNESS One ski maker’s quest to vanquish gravity
Gravity is the law that governs every skier. It is an essential heaviness — one that Simon Jacomet has been trying his entire life to simultaneously harness and eliminate. To balance traction versus flight, making the relationship of foot to ground as unencumbered as possible, is the 50-year-old artist-cum-ski instructor-cumbusinessman’s ultimate goal. Jacomet has come home to this picturesque valley in Graubünden, Switzerland, to the small town of Disentis where he was raised. Cosseted by alpine slopes, the town grew up around an influential Benedictine monastery founded in the eighth century, and seems an appropriate place for a man who is a zealot of simplicity, basic elements and perfection. Disentis is also home to his brainchild, zai AG, a boutique producer of of up-market, hand-made, precision skis. Like most mountain dwellers here, Jacomet donned his first pair of skis before he could remember, and was deeply influenced by the surrounding elements — stone, wood, earth and snow. His aim is to coax complex qualities out of these materials that liberate the skier from the drag of coursing down a mountainside on a set of rigid planks. “I am always striving to understand the mountain better, to experience it better, to increase the pleasure I get out of skiing by making that experience lighter,” says the Chief Technology Officer. “Once you have begun that search for lightness, for effortlessness, it seems that it will never end.” Jacomet left home as a young man to study art in Florence. While pursuing this passion, he also worked as a ski instructor. He got to know some of the big ski makers and became 12
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involved in projects as a way to finance his studies. “I just kept sliding back into [the world of skiing],” he says without apparent irony — though one might construe it for understated humour. Would I prefer to conduct the interview in Romansh, he asks drolly in his lilting SwissGerman accent, well aware that less than one per cent of the population can converse in the official fourth language of Switzerland. Zai means ‘tough’ in Romansh, the Latin-derived tongue of many Graubünden locals. In fact, each of the company’s ski models has a Romansh name: spada, testa, laisa and nezza — sword, head, furrow, blade, corresponding to the various qualities of the skis. Each model incorporates a combination of natural and high-tech components that serve different purposes — cedar, stainless steel, vulcanized natural rubber, and patented carbon composites unique to zai. Jacomet has even created a ski with a core of solid granite. The stone weighs the same as aluminium and provides excellent damping, giving zai’s spada skis their signature smooth ride. “The materials should show their function in the design, not just for effect,” says Jacomet. “Beauty always comes at the end of the design process.” But the skis’ resulting look — zai’s classic testa model is characterized by polished walnut, inlaid with stainless steel — has a deeply aesthetic appeal. It also resonates with Swiss quality. Honing his expertise as a developer at the big ski makers Völkl and Salomon for a number of years, Jacomet the artisan felt constrained by the limits of mass production. He wanted Different models of zai skis are made from various materials, such as stone, carbon fibre and wood
“Once you have begun that search for lightness, for effortlessness, it seems that it will never end”
to create the perfect skiing experience, which required the kind of hands-on innovation and craftsmanship not possible at the big-name producers. Starting zai meant he would no longer have to compromise perfection. He teamed up with some friends and searched for investors. Their expectations were high, and they raised the bar even further, seeking to differentiate themselves from their competitors. The first zai skis went into production in 2004 and the company is now represented by 50 distributors around the world. One challenge the young company faced was a shrinking market for skis. In recent years, many people have opted for the convenience of renting skis instead of purchasing them, Jacomet says. This meant zai had to carve out a niche — not just wealthy people, but also customers who ski a lot, who want to own skis and are looking for a special, highperformance, durable and high-quality product. Every zai ski is made on the premises by a team of craftspeople and a small staff that can be counted on two hands. “If you don’t build them yourself, then you don’t innovate,” Jacomet says. With the support of state-of-theart machinery including a ski press created specially for zai, the company produces around 1,000 skis annually. Many customers come to the factory to have their skis serviced. Some want bespoke adjustments — such as making them lighter or heavier, according to their personal style. Bringing a new model to market now takes one to two years, including testing. Naturally, Jacomet is one of the first out on the slopes. “When I test, I bring a lot of experience from my years as a ski instructor. I ask myself why something isn’t functioning as it should, or I try to put myself in different roles.” And playing many roles — whether as artist, skier or businessman — is what has brought him up these mountains time and again, always looking for new ways to coax more pleasure from the art of getting back down.
zai AG Via dalla Stampa 8 7180 Disentis Switzerland T +41 81 936 44 55 F +41 81 936 44 56 info@zai.ch
Simon Jacomet (bottom) used to be the technical coach to the Swiss Ski team, and this experience has helped him succeed in designing and making skis
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CURIOSITY SATISFIED L’Objet introduces its Cabinet de Curiosités collection, which presents four different houseware sets made of malachite, coral, emerald and 24k gold — meant to symbolise the connection between land and ocean. Items include an espresso cup, serving tray, dessert plates and desk accessories. www.l-objet.com
ExecuJet Aviation Group opens general aviation terminal at Bali International Airport
ExecuJet Africa launches customs and immigration services in Lagos ExecuJet Africa is introducing customs and immigration services at its fixed-based operation (FBO) facility at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria. Officials from the Federal Airport Authorities of Nigeria (FAAN) and the Nigerian Customs and Immigration Authorities will now process all international business aircraft arrivals and departures at ExecuJet’s Lagos FBO.
The ExecuJet Aviation Group has opened a general aviation (GA) terminal at Bali International Airport to handle all unscheduled aircraft operations, including customs and immigration. ExecuJet is initially operating from a temporary terminal (see picture) covering 300 square metres until a new 3,180-square-metre GA terminal is completed in December 2013. The Bali facility is first terminal to be opened following the signing of a Memorandum of Cooperation in June 2012 for ExecuJet to exclusively design, construct and manage GA terminals at up to 13 airports managed by state-owned Indonesian aviation company Angkasa Pura I.
BAR Bombardier Airmanship Recognition Award for Quintin CAIRNCROSS, EXECUJET AVIATION GROUP Quintin Cairncross, Director Flight Operations, ExecuJet Aviation Group, accepted the BAR Bombardier Airmanship Recognition Award at the annual Maintenance and Operations Conference in Vienna on 19 September. Cairncross has been recognised for exemplary safety in all operational practices and adhering to OEM procedures. (Suit) Franco Pietracupa, Chief Customer Liaison Pilot, Business Aircraft, Bombardier Aerospace (Lederhosen) Chris Davey, Director, Customer Support, Europe, Middle East & Africa, Business Aircraft Quintin Cairncross, Director Flight Operations, ExecuJet Aviation Group
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ExecuJet Europe to launch helicopter charter services The National Air Transportation Association (NATA) has announced that ExecuJet Aviation Group in Johannesburg, South Africa, has successfully completed the NATA Safety 1st Ground Audit and is now listed on the Ground Audit Registry. NATA’s Safety 1st Ground Audit programme was created to provide a consistent operational safety standard for fixed-base operators, airports and other facilities providing groundhandling services to business and general aviation aircraft. 16
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OUTSIDE INFLUENCE Grieb & Benzinger looks to outer spce with Area 51, an alienthemed timepiece. The design stemmed from a client’s request for a watch that would suit his son, a fan of science-fiction alien characters. Although futuristic in appearance, the timepiece is made by traditional craftsmanship such as goldsmithing, skeletonising, guilloché and engraving. It comes in a case of 18k palladium white gold. www.grieb-benzinger.com
1967 redux A reinvention of the 1967 Ghibli, and inspired by the vintage A6 GCS Berlinetta and the current GranTurismo, the fourdoor Maserati Ghibli offers sleek curved lines that meet at a muscular rear end. Of course you will find a Twin Turbo V6 engine under the hood, capable of generating 550 nm at 1,750 rpm in sports mode. This machine comes in four versions: Ghibli S, Ghibli S Q4, Ghibli and Ghibli Diesel — Maserati’s first ever diesel engine-powered car. www.ghibli.maserati.com 18
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Industrial and interior designer Giorgio Bonaguro puts a new spin on living room aesthetics with three chess-inspired stools. Alfiere takes the form of a bishop piece, featuring geometric lines interrupted by a diagonal cut that allows space for inserting magazines. Regina the Queen exudes a more imposing appeal, while Pedone appears to be a simple pawn. These stools, produced by Icons Furniture, are made with scented, solid cedar wood polished to a smooth finish. www.bonagurogiorgio.com | www.iconsfurniture.com
CHARLES’ CHOICE Rolls-Royce adds a new model to its South East Asian range of cars — the two-door Wraith, which the company believes its founder, Charles Rolls, would have chosen to drive if he were alive today. A super luxurious gran turismo, Wraith is a quintessential Rolls-Royce but attracts a slightly younger, sportier driver, boasting a 624-bhp V12 engine that allows it to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds. The interior roof is fitted with 1,340 fibre optic lamps to create an illusion of star-gazing, while the exterior features a two-tone finish. www.rollsroyce.com
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Choosing the single element that does not lose its value, Gold and Co applies multiple layers of 24k gold to gadgets. The seven-star Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai appointed the company as its official supplier of gold-plated iPads, which are used for concierge services. Also available for sale at the hotel’s boutique, the iPads come engraved with the Burj Al Arab name and logo. www.goldandco.co.uk
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Theme: “Fly By Night” — Retro Aviation
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FALCON 5X by Katrina Balmaceda
GOING BIG TIME Falcon’s huge surprise at the NBAA
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In designing the Falcon 5X interiors, Dassault focussed on ‘de-cluttering’ the cabin the measures of an international business jet is how the passenger feels upon arrival. There is simply more space, which will create a better sense of well-being for the passengers,” says Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation. Thus, in designing the Falcon 5X interiors, Dassault focussed on ‘decluttering’ the cabin. Gadgets and electrical chargers will be stashed in hidden but accessible compartments. Seat designs will be minimalist and elegant. Three separate lounges will allow passengers to hold separate conferences simultaneously, or segregate
entertainment, work and personal tasks. The cabin will also offer more nooks for individual seats. Twenty-eight windows will allow more light to filter in, offering 10 per cent more window area than the Falcon 7X, and 30 per cent more than the 900LX. A skylight will illuminate the galley, a part of the aircraft that normally does not receive natural light. Passengers are promised the same quiet atmosphere offered by the 7X, as well as air quality 10 times better than that in an office building. Even the crew will enjoy enhanced comfort, with more legroom and seats that recline up to 130 degrees. >>
The Falcon 5X features a large cabin that measures 11.80 metres long, 1.98 metres tall, and 2.58 metres wide. The added space is meant to enhance the well-being of passengers during a flight
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The Falcon 5X will be the first business aircraft to use flaperons, which can act as both flaps and ailerons
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Such passenger pampering becomes all the more significant when covering long distances, such as nonstop flights from Paris to Hong Kong or Beijing, Shanghai to Seattle, or New York to Tel Aviv — all achievable with the Falcon 5X’s 5,200 nm range, on flights with eight passengers at a speed of Mach 0.80. And thanks to Dassault’s focus on flexibility — a trait perhaps borrowed from its military aviation expertise — the 5X, despite being a large-cabin aircraft, will be able to handle six-degree approaches and land at challenging airports such as the London City Airport. It will be capable of shorter city pairs, including Hong Kong to Moscow and Sydney to Shanghai.
The cabin provides three different sections, including nooks for private discussions The Falcon 5X comes with FalconScan technology and Honeywell’s RDR 4000 radar
This manoeuvrability is partly thanks to a new wing design developed by Dassault for this aircraft. The manufacturer says the 5X will be the first business aircraft to use flaperons — active high-speed deflection control surfaces that can act as both flaps and ailerons, so that they help control not only roll, but also descent. “A pilot will be able to fly a steep approach angle without increasing the approach speed. Even on normal approaches, flaperons will help maintain optimum control while providing good forward visibility,” says Philippe Deleume, Chief Test Pilot for Dassault.
Should something go wrong, an on-board real-time self diagnosis system, dubbed FalconScan, will be able to detect the issue through its monitoring of more than 10,000 parameters. Through this system, even operators in remote areas will be able to autonomously troubleshoot the aircraft. If weather is the problem, pilots will know how to act in advance, as the Falcon 5X’s new Honeywell RDR 4000 radar will be able to spot hazardous weather from up to 320 miles away. Having begun building the first structural components earlier this year, Falcon aims for first flight in early
2015, certification before the end of 2016 and first deliveries by mid-2017. It anticipates an enthusiastic response to the twin-jet and plans to expand its completions facility in Little Rock, Kansas, to cater to the demand. Completions specialists will surely enjoy the Falcon 5X’s interior design possibilities, and frequent countryhoppers will be rearing to try for themselves just how well they will be able to relax in this new aircraft. Dassault is confident that its new bird will be a game changer. Considering the company’s history and legacy, you can’t blame them. JETGALA
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LILA DESIGN ASSOCIATES BV by Jim Simon
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OPPOSITE PAGE Lila Design believes that aircraft livery is a branding statement for a person, corporation or airline, no matter how decorative or discreet it may be THIS PAGE, FROM TOP A design concept for a French entrepreneur A ‘Barcode’ privatejet livery concept
Twenty years ago, a boy scout in the Netherlands wanted to visit a fellow scout in Mauritius, but couldn’t afford the plane fare. He wrote to Air Mauritius, offering them an aircraft livery design in exchange for an airline ticket. Air Mauritius took him up on the offer, but the plan never materialised. Yet it wasn’t a dead end, as that experience eventually helped that same boy, Norbert Lambriex, choose a career path. In 1995, he, together with design classmate Jeanneke Liebregts, formed Lila Design, which specialises in branding and brand design for aviation and beverages. These days, Lila Design is thriving, having successfully designed jet liveries for a wide range of customers including airlines, royalty and private-jet owners. While individual owners require confidentiality, Lila Design publicly references customers such as Sabena, Swissair and the Dutch government. Most of the firm’s clients come from Europe, although demand is increasing from the Americas, Africa and Middle East. With aircraft livery, even an expression of anonymity can say something about an aeroplane’s owner. About half of Lila Design’s clients have a good idea of what they want their aircraft’s exterior to look like from the outset. The other half may have a rough concept but look to Lambriex and his team to translate their notions into a beautiful design. “Some customers can only express a kind of mood, feeling, or desire, or give us a look into [their] private lives,” says Lambriex. >>
Even an expression of anonymity can say something about an aeroplane’s owner
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>> Many clients invite Lila Design into their homes to get acquainted with their families and careers. Speaking with a client, studying his lifestyle, and observing his belongings help Lila Design create a suitable look for the aircraft. As liveries can be a form of personal branding and may last millions of flight miles when properly cared for, a frequent objective is to avoid trendy or fashionable designs. “We always strive to create timeless and durable livery designs so that the customer can [use it] for a longer period without it getting outdated too soon,” says Lambriex. This is true for corporate and private aircraft, whereas airlines tend to go for trends. To keep airfare competitive, airlines also need to consider the paint weight’s effect on fuel burn. While most projects take approximately six months, some have been completed in as briefly as two months or, on the other extreme, in a year. Clients are free to choose their own paint service provider, though Lila Design typically works with MAAS Aviation, QAPS and Marshall Aerospace.
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OPPOSITE PAGE, FROM TOP Helicopters, such as this private Sikorsky S-76, can look great in welldone livery Lila Design Associates BV designed an Airbus A380 scale model (created by Lupa Aircraft Models) that was presented by the Diehl/NAG Netherlands Aerospace Group to His Majesty King Willem-Alexander and Queen Máxima of the Netherlands Image by KPHoppe (Frankfurt-Hamburg)
“Some customers can only express a kind of mood, feeling, or desire”
THIS PAGE The company came up with this design concept for a Falcon after a private-jet owner asked them to “pimp my jet”
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PROCESS OF EVOLUTION A new super-midsize jet gets more powerful and personal
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Passengers can now enjoy an easily navigable flat floor and wide cabin Actor-cum-pilot John Travolta joined test flights for the Challenger 350 OPPOSITE The Challenger 350 will sport a completely paperless cockpit Additions to the aircraft include advanced side-ledges with metal trim pieces
350 will be able to fly nonstop from Singapore to Seoul, and Hong Kong to Delhi. The 350’s windows will be 20 per cent larger than those on the 300, allowing more natural light to illuminate its interiors. The new interior design features an easy-tonavigate flat floor and wide cabin. Passengers will be able to control the cabin environment using Lufthansa Technik’s HD cabin management system, which is installed on the plane. Creature comforts and aesthetic touches include contemporary seats, a functional modular galley, and advanced side-ledges with real metal trim pieces — a first in the industry, says Bombardier. Jet owners will have the chance to tailor their flying environment, choosing from Bombardier’s offering of materials and optional amenities. Each customer will be assisted by a dedicated completions team through every
The Challenger 350 will be able to fly nonstop from Singapore to Seoul, and Hong Kong to Delhi
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The 350’s windows will be 20 per cent larger than those on the 300 phase, from the initial customer specification sessions to the engineering and manufacturing of his aircraft, and the crafting of each cabin and cockpit detail. This team of specialists from numerous disciplines will be available for consultation throughout the process. One indicator of the Challenger 350’s potential is its inclusion in a multi-billion dollar deal covering the recent sale of Bombardier’s fractional jet ownership division, Flexjet, to an investment group. The transaction covers firm orders for 85 of the new super-midsize jet. Another fractional aircraft provider has ordered 75 units (see box story). The first orders will be delivered to customers in 2014.
FIRST ORDERS OPPOSITE The Challenger 350 will be able take off and cruise to an altitude of 43,000 feet in 18 minutes THIS PAGE Jet owners will have the chance to tailor their flying environment, right down to the materials used
NetJets, a fractional aircraft supplier, is the launch fleet customer for the Challenger 350, and has ordered 75 aircraft. The company will customise its Challenger 350 models to have “an exceptionally quiet cabin... soft, hand-crafted leathers, meticulously designed wood finishes, an in-flight entertainment system offering choices for every taste, and a single-service beverage maker”, says NetJets Chairman and CEO Jordan B. Hansell.
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BLACKSHAPE AIRCRAFT by Charmaine Tay
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The province of Apulia, affectionately called the “heel of Italy’s boot”, is home to some of Europe’s aerospace industries. Little surprise, then, that it became the birthplace of what has been referred to as a new class of ultralight aircraft. The Blackshape Prime was developed to enhance the dynamics of flying while remaining within the microlight category, eliminating a range of paperwork and expenses. The company says that it aims to impassion even the most passionate pilot — and to achieve this, it needed to “disrupt the market” and find a new way of creating sports aircraft. Hence, the Blackshape Prime comes with a fuselage, wings and tail made of pre-preg, hot melt, carbon fibre. All of its mechanical parts are made from chromoly 4130 steel, which — like carbon fibre — is known for its strength and light weight, as well as anodised aluminium 7075, which is used for its high strength-to-density ratio. These materials help the Blackshape Prime fly faster than many other ultralights, achieving a cruise speed of 275 km/h (171 mph) while consuming only 18 litres of fuel per hour. The carbon-fibre frame also helps keep passengers safe, as it is able to withstand extreme heat and is self-extinguishing in the event of fire. Additional precaution comes from a system that constantly feeds the pilot with information on crucial parameters during and after a flight. These parameters are post-processed to find anomalous system behaviour in order to prevent an accident. Meanwhile, an embedded counter records the number of landings to remind the operator to carry out scheduled maintenance. Comfort is looked after, too, with the tandem-seating cockpit roomy enough to allow for a pilot and a passenger — even those in the 95th height percentile — to move around without bumping into each other. Each is seated in an ergonomically designed seat and enjoys an unobstructed view of the skies, increasing the pleasure of longer trips — which the Blackshape Prime can achieve given its range of 800 kilometres (497 miles). Just like a sports car, the look of a sports aircraft enhances its appeal. Blackshape offers two three-colour graphics packages. A pilot can opt for sweptback striping on the wings and fuselage along with a solid-color nose, or an elegant line running along the wings and the top of the fuselage. Further customisation options include increased performance, luxury amenities, and lighting. OPPOSITE PAGE
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Blackshape Prime seats a pilot and a passenger comfortably, and offers both a generous view
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JETWAY HOTEL by Charmaine Tai
flying Transit The airport hotel — reinvented
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“I absolutely hate airport hotels,” says London-born architect Margot Krasojevic, who sees them as “manufactured and apathetic holding places” that completely contrast with the exhilaration of takeoff and flight. Yet she believes that transit time and flying don’t have to be so different. So when a jet-set client approached her three years ago with the possibility of creating a unique hotel, the two eventually came up with the Jetway Hotel concept. No ordinary structure, Jetway Hotel will be portable, like some hangars. It is designed to be wheeled onto a runway to connect to a private jet, so that a passenger need not leave the airstrip while his plane is refuelled and checked for maintenance. The idea is to introduce a new way of enjoying downtime between flights. Waiting becomes an exciting part of travel, instead of an anti-climax. Inspired by aviation, the Jetway Hotel will be sleek, aerodynamic and futuristic. Its façade will mimic the shimmering effect of the heat haze on runways during takeoff and landing. This ‘glowing’ exterior will be made possible with sections of tritium, a hydrogen isotope with luminescent qualities that is typically used for self-powered lighting instruments, such as glow-in-the-dark hands of clocks. The hotel’s tritium sections will have a life span of 10 years without requiring external power, and will be encased in transparent thermoplastic. Despite the ‘transit’, guests will not set foot on the ground. A pathway similar to an airport passenger bridge will stretch from the jet right to the entrance of the hotel. Once inside, guests can choose to reside in either the reclining area or the lounge and entertainment area. Other amenities include a private bedroom, bathroom, and a sliding walkway for guests to appreciate the vastness of the runway while maintaining privacy. The interior sections will be lined with a combination of laminated glass, photovoltaic cells and low-resolution LED lighting that will be programmable to suit one’s fancy. “LED lights and immersive technologies are part of the identity I have as an architect,” says Krasojevic. Environmental consciousness is also key to the design. Rain water will be captured and filtered for various hotel services. A hot air updraft tower will be used to supply sustainable energy. Jetway Hotel will be made of three telescopic-fibreglass polymer-clad shells connected by creased-rubber sections, rendering the structure both expandable and contractable. A retractable, seamless, cantilevered canopy can be extended above the jet, serving as a hangar to shelter it from rain. The soundproof and sturdy shell can also be dismantled for ease of transportation. Although the Jetway Hotel is designed specifically for the runways of Doha, Qatar, where Views of the runway can be admired in privacy from Jetway Hotel Jetway Hotel mimics portable hangars — designed to be wheeled onto a runway to connect to a private jet
Krasojevic’s client is based, the concept can be replicated to suit airports in other parts of the world. In fact, requests for alternative designs have already poured in. Completion is currently scheduled for September 2014, though Krasojevic admits that this estimate often changes. She believes the Jetway Hotel will “open the doors to other possibilities [in] the relationship between private jets and airports”.
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PEGASUS DESIGN by Melissa Pearce
INTERNATIONAL JET INTERIORS by Jennifer Henricus
CABIN COUTURE A daring designer goes for the runway
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“Helping clients strategise is a key part of the design process. I look at how long they have owned the craft and at its depreciating asset value�
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Details set Roth’s work apart from other aircraft interiors — from the choice of lighting, carpet, upholstery and cabinetry, to gadget stowage and dining accessories
>> Its refurbishment of Donald Trump’s Boeing 757, for instance, included a 24-karat gold-plated bathroom sink. Other projects have required reconfiguring the seating layout to make kennel space for hunting dogs, installing ultra-secure bassinets for newborn infants, and wrapping a toilet seat in crocodile skin for a client in India. Roth says that as a designer and design director, his main task is to develop an intimate understanding of a client’s lifestyle and his use of the jet — the percentage of time spent for business, pleasure, corporate entertainment and family time. “Helping clients strategise is a key part of the design process. I look at how long they have owned the craft and at its depreciating asset value, and work out if it’s worth it to invest in the latest piece of technology or ultra comfort accessory. Most of them will opt for the investment because they want their aircraft to be up-to-date, even if this does not up its asset value.” At times, thorough strategising is needed even before International Jet Interiors accepts a project. A US-based film producer once wanted a ‘sky studio’ so that he and his four-member team could edit films onboard his Gulfstream. This required state-of-the-art editing equipment, surround sound, and a 42-inch, flat-screen, high-definition TV. “The client perceived the theatre >> JETGALA
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>> aspect as the great challenge — yet it was balancing the weight of the floor-plan change and equipment furnishing that was the real challenge. The structural and technical analysis consumed the better part of three weeks before we could make the commitment to produce this unique aircraft,” says Roth. Despite many quirky refurbishing requests, Roth says a fair percentage of his clients avoid using their aircraft to make a statement: “They will come to me saying ‘Eric, I want it to be luxuriously comfortable, very functional but extremely understated’.” Nearly 75 per cent of the firm’s clients are US-based, but it is now receiving more requests from private-jet owners in Asia. The company has worked with clients in Shanghai, Tokyo and Mumbai, and is in discussions with new customers in Africa. He hopes to one day produce a “green and sustainable” solution for a client. That may sound like an oxymoron, and it will take a designer used to pushing the limits of convention to create such a ground-breaking design. It looks like Roth is cut out for the job.
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Hand-stitched leathers and finely woven fabrics create a luxurious, comfortable ambiance Gadgets can be configured to control the lightings in the cabin interior
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ALL NEW PURPO SE How one of the world’s first executive aircraft changed travel In 1935, the introduction of the Douglas DC-3 spawned a revolution in commercial aviation. Airliners could now sell more tickets with the aircraft’s 21 to 28 seats, or offer sleeping berths for a pricier, more comfortable flight for 14 passengers. As more customers clamoured for seats and the demand for air travel grew, companies realised they could save time by transporting executives on privately owned airliners like the DC-3. If speed was of the essence, they used converted military types such as the A-26 Invader, formerly one of the US Air Force’s fastest propeller-driven light bombers. In August 1958, a new purpose-made alternative to the former wartime workhorses arrived. At 64 ft (19.4 m) in length and with room for 12 passengers, it nearly matched the carrying capacity of the DC-3’s sleeper version. Powered by two 2,190-shaft horsepower (1,630 kW) Rolls-Royce Dart turboprop engines, it rivalled the 350 mph (563 km/h) cruising speed of the Invader, minus the latter’s noise and cramped space. This newcomer was the product of the Grumman factory in Bethpage, New York State. The company had made its name in the war years both for the production of high-performance fighter aircraft such as the Wildcat, Hellcat and Bearcat for the US Navy, and for a range of ‘amphibians’ — small flying boats that also had wheeled undercarriages, allowing them to operate from land. >> 54
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Grumman initially planned to create a small, twin-engined amphibian, but market surveys indicated dim prospects for the design. Themselves a revolutionary concept in the late 1940s, market surveys offered much-needed information about business aircraft operations and assisted in establishing the aircraft’s ultimate configuration. Grumman also considered a threeengined turbojet design, but did not find a suitable engine in time. In addition, there was doubt as to whether the business world was prepared to buy turbojet business aircraft until the jet airliners — spearheaded by the Boeing 707, also in 1958 — had seen several years of service. The Rolls-Royce Dart turboprop engine, on the other hand, was already well-established in service around the world on airliners such as the Vickers Viscount and had the advantage of support from the Rolls-Royce service organisation. The engine used a gas turbine to drive a propeller attached to the turbine shaft. While pure jets would eventually supersede turboprop engines in performance, some of the latter’s assets remain important today. The turboprop is more fuel-efficient at lower altitudes, and boasts a higher initial acceleration rate that allows it to safely operate on shorter runways. These characteristics explain the continued popularity of executive turboprop aircraft.
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The Grumman G-159 became one of the first aircraft to pioneer over-wing removable cabin windows for emergency escape >> Back in the 1950s, Grumman’s aircraft — which came with the company designation Grumman G-159 — also addressed safety concerns noted in the surveys. It became one of the first aircraft to pioneer over-wing removable cabin windows for emergency escape. An unprecedented seven possible emergency escape routes existed for the passengers, including an overhead ditching hatch in the cabin roof. When it went on sale in 1959, the Grumman G-159 became the first business aircraft with a onemillion-dollar price tag. Despite this, 200 units were built and sold over a seven-year period, with early buyers including Walt Disney and Elvis Presley. It also became the first twin-engined corporate aircraft in the USA to receive maximum cruise certification at 30,000 feet. Another edge was its auxiliary power unit, which meant it could operate independently from remote strips, and could power its airconditioning unit and electrical systems without the engine running. Today, five decades on, 18 examples of the Grumman G-159 are believed to remain airworthy. However, the most lasting legacy of the aircraft remains its name. When seeking a title for their new trend-setter, the Grumman executives remembered the warm-water current that made the coast of Florida their favoured vacation spot. They christened the aircraft Gulfstream — a name that, as we now know, proved to be the start of a legend.
The Grumman G-159 used twin turboprop Rolls-Royce engines with four-bladed constant-speed propellers
VARIOUS VERSIONS Grumman produced the Gulfstream I business turboprop aircraft until 1969, when the Gulfstream II took its place. American Jet Industries (later renamed Gulfstream American) bought the Gulfstream line around 1978, and offered a stretched version for regional airliners — the G-159C, which could carry 37 passengers. The first of these flew on 25 October 1979; in the end, only five were built. The Gulfstream I’s military version, the C-4 Academe, was used for bombardier/navigator training for the Grumman A-6 Intruder attack aircraft. One VIP transport version was also built for the US Coast Guard.
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DORNIER DO-17Z RESTORATION by Charmaine Tai
SECOND LIFE A massive restoration project for the ‘Flying Pencil’
After spending more than 70 years lying beneath 50 feet of water in the English Channel, a German Dornier Do-17Z aircraft was recovered in 10 June by the Royal Air Force (RAF) Museum in North London. Despite its corroded state, the only World War II German bomber to be salvaged still had its wings and engines attached. The undercarriage tyres remained inflated, though the propellers were damaged on impact when the aircraft crashed. Nicknamed the ‘Flying Pencil’ due to its slim fuselage, the Do-17Z was designed as a Schnellbomber (quick bomber) that could outrun defending fighter aircraft while carrying up to 16 33-pound bombs. These light aircraft had self-sealing fuel tanks that reduced the risk of fire, and could reach a top speed of 250 mph. Only 1,700 of these were built. The team behind the recovery project believes the aircraft to be unit 5K +AR, from the German 7th squadron of the 3rd group of Bomber Wing 3. This particular Do-17Z was part of a mission to attack a Fighter Command airfield at Manston, North Kent, during the Battle of Britain. But the raid never materialised. On 26 August 1940, the plane, together with eight others, took off from St Trond aerodrome near German-occupied Brussels, Belgium. Its aim was to lure British aircraft into the air, diverting their attention while German fighters could go in for the kill. However, RAF warning systems spotted the formation, and moments later, the Do-17Z coded 5K +AR was taken down by Pilot Officer Desmond Hughes and his gunner, Sergeant Fred Gash. Two of its occupants died, with their bodies washing up on the North Sea, while the other two survived and spent the rest of the war in British prisoner-of-war camps. 58
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Long forgotten, the aircraft was discovered by casual divers off the coast of Goodwin Sands in the English Channel in 2008. From then on, the RAF museum started recovery and restoration plans. The first major attempt to lift the aircraft was futile. The second was delayed by strong winds, but proved a success. Upon lifting the aircraft, the recovery team loosened various parts — first the upper wing attachment bolts, then the remaining main wing fixings and the tail. Separating the sections helped for easy transportation. A cut to remove the gearbox from the bomb bay revealed that the gears and cogs remained in their original form, protected by the corroded cast aluminium frame. Four days later, the aircraft was transported to the RAF Museum Cosford, where it is now undergoing extensive restoration to remove moss, rust and other debris that have clung to its parts. The Do-17Z will then be taken apart and put back together over the next 12 to 18 months. Experts from the museum will use pioneering conservation techniques to reconstruct the corroded aircraft to make it look the way it would have during the battle.
The Do-17Z under camouflage A rare colour photo of the aircraft in flight OPPOSITE PAGE, CLOCKWISE FROM TOP LEFT The license plate that helped the team identify the aircraft The second attempt to lift the entire aircraft from the water proved successful To prevent further deterioration and corrosion, the aircraft was stored in a hydration tunnel All images courtesy of the Royal Air Force Museum
The Do-17Z took off to lure British aircraft into the air, only to be gunned down by RAF pilots
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EYES ON THE MISSION General aviation in the service of science
The two pilots visit the European Southern Observatory (ESO) The village of Toconao in the Atacam desert is home to the largest astronomy project in existence — ALMA, run by ESO Images courtesy of Clem & Adri Bacri-Normier (wingsforscience.com)/ESO
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Versatile light aircraft tend to inspire adventurous flights. Having been recognised by NASA as one of the world’s best personal air vehicles, the Virus by Slovenian manufacturer Pipistrel is the round-theworld aircraft of choice for some pilots. But one recently completed global trip on a Virus went beyond thrill seeking, sight seeing and record breaking. Airline pilot Adrien Normier and lawyer (as well as pilot by hobby) Clémentine Bacri spent a year ‘on the fly’ in the name of science, and concluded their trip — though certainly not their mission — in July. Although they were both on track for professional advancement, the two put their careers on hold to embark upon their mission. “Being ‘on track’ is not the way we feel good. We both need surprises, challenges and discoveries… One day, Clém told me: ‘Would you be in for going around [the globe]?’ and I said: ‘Yes!’ and we decided to create a project in which we would help out [other] projects. The idea of flying came next,” says Normier. The couple, engaged to be married, undertook the Wings for Science project in collaboration with European-based nonprofit organisation ORA, short for Observe, Report, Analyse, whose members come from the scientific, education and aeronautic communities. They flew in a specially customised Pipistrel Virus Shortwing, which has a slow stall speed ideal for hovering over areas for long periods of time — a necessary feature, as the project entailed using special photographic equipment with geo-tagging and 3D image-building capabilities. As a safety precaution, the Virus was modified with extra fuel tanks to allow for 12 hours of endurance. It carried specially designed life rafts that would automatically deploy in case of an emergency ditching at sea. Planning and preparation took five years, and the route was plotted after researchers in various countries responded to ORA’s call for local partners. Normier and Bacri took off in May 2012 and visited more than 30 countries in all, and sometimes produced more than 6,000 photographs in a day. When on the ground, the two spent hours interviewing local researchers and scientists. Their first mission was taking aerial photographs of Luxembourg from heights of 762, 304 and 152 metres. These were used to build a digital 3-D map of the city helpful for studying pollution, traffic, and urban planning, among others. In Peru, their photographs revealed previously undiscovered geoglyphs (drawings in the sand) that are believed to be 5,000 years old. One mission focussed on Ontario, Canada, where the Saint Lawrence River attracts seven different species of whales — four of which are endangered. Data uncovered by Wings for Science helped stop the planned construction of an industrial park along the river, which would have threatened to destroy the whales’ estuary. Meanwhile, aerial images of the eastern Aegean sea showed that activities such as deforestation and unrestricted construction have caused coastal erosion, island desertification, and diminishing seagrass beds. Normier recalls how they photographed the son of
an infamous volcano in Krakatoa, Indonesia, which is believed to have erupted in 1883, instantly killing 36,000 local inhabitants. The son volcano, Anak Krakatau, is now 400 metres high and had been assumed dormant. “Using a specially designed digital absorption spectrometer, we were able to measure the flux of sulphur dioxide of Anak Krakatau,” explains Normier. “We now know that Anak Krakatau can release more than 67,000 tons of sulfur dioxide annually into the atmosphere. That is 0.5 per cent of the global annual volcanic sulphur dioxide budget — and it is the first emitter of all of Indonesia.” Fortunately, their obstacles were limited to occasional weather disturbance and airspace clearance issues that necessitated en-route groundings. On the way to Pattaya, Thailand, the two were forced to land in Phuket due to lack of visibility. As such hitches had been anticipated from the onset, both pilots were assisted by a meteorologist who communicated with them via satellite phone. Their schedule
was padded to avoid one delay causing a domino effect of subsequent delays. Even though the mission has concluded, the fruit of their efforts will continue to be useful over the years, while some collaborations have continued even after Normier and Bacri landed back in Paris. The couple hope that similar endeavours will follow — and this message they promoted at the Paris Air Show, where they concluded their trip. Further generating publicity for ORA are 27 short films being distributed via the web and a 52-minute documentary.
They visited more than 30 countries in all, and sometimes produced more than 6,000 photographs in a day
ABOVE The route took them over unreachable natural formations, as well as above developed cities RIGHT An aerial view of Chajnantor Plateau, 5,000 metres above the Chilean Andes and home to an array of ALMA antennas Image courtesy of Clem & Adri Bacri-Normier (wingsforscience. com)/ESO
View the films shot by Wings for Science at this link.
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LOOKING by Charmaine Tai
This year’s instalment of NBAA’s annual show in Las Vegas points to smoother skies ahead
Aviation Partners, Inc.’s split-scimitar winglets for the BBJ
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About 25,425 attendees joined this year’s National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) Convention & Exhibition, held in Las Vegas from 22 to 24 October. More than 1,100 exhibitors from the USA and from at least 90 countries around the world displayed 83 fixed-wing aircraft of various types and sizes at Henderson Executive Airport, and 12 light business aircraft and helicopters in a new indoor static display. Meanwhile, NBAA membership surpassed the 10,000 mark for the first time. The Next Big Things Embraer presented the Lineage 1000E, its largest executive jet yet that will carry 19 passengers in five different cabin zones. It will offer a range of 4,600 nm. Dassault revealed its first large-cabin business jet — the Falcon 5X, competing with Gulfstream’s G650 (see story on page 28). The aircraft will have a range of 5,200 nm, travelling at Mach 0.80. Both the Lineage 1000E and the 5X will have steep approach capability, which means they will be able to operate out of London City Airport. Boeing Business Jets president Stephen Taylor said the manufacturer is contemplating introducing an increased gross weight, VIP version of the 737 Max 7 or Max 8, which would increase its range to 7,000 nm — capable of making direct trips from Hong Kong to London and Dubai to Washington DC. Should Boeing proceed with this option, the aircraft will be introduced by 2021.
OVER 1,100 EXHIBITORS FROM 90 COUNTRIES TOOK PART IN THIS YEAR’S NBAA
Twin-Engine Birds Pilatus Aircraft displayed a mockup of its flagship PC-24 twin-engine business jet, which is under construction and is scheduled to make its first flight in late 2014. Meanwhile, Michimasa Fujino, president and CEO of Honda Aircraft Company, revealed that the HondaJet’s HF120 engine will receive final certification before year-end, while the much-awaited delivery of the first HondaJet will follow 12 months later.
Purchases Martial artist and actor Jackie Chan, who owns an Embraer Legacy 650 for intercontinental flights, was the first customer in China to place an order for the new Legacy 500, which he will use for travelling within the country for business development and charitable work. It will be delivered in 2015. Beijing-based SR Jet bought two P.180 Avanti II aircraft plus eight options, while Yunnan Ruifeng General Aviation Company ordered two Citation Mustangs to operate charter flights in China. Jet Aviation Flight Services purchased an Airbus ACJ318 — the first in the USA, and the only VVIP ACJ available for charter in Los Angeles — which will be operated by its West Coast team. Meanwhile, Cessna revealed best-selling author and pilot Stuart Woods as the launch customer for its Citation M2. Woods’ aircraft is nearing completion and will be used for an upcoming book tour.
Deliveries Comlux Aviation Services delivered an ACJ319 to aircraft operator Jet Premier One for the use of the Malaysian head of state. The aircraft received heavy maintenance and a major cabin refurbishment, and passed a successful flight-test programme before a smooth return to Kuala Lumpur. The first Eclipse 550 was delivered to Fred L. Phillips, president of Shreveport, LA-based Petrofit Aviation Services. Beechraft Corporation delivered the first King Air 350i to Wheels Up, a membership-based private aviation company. The aircraft includes several special enhancements for Wheels Up members, including state-ofthe-art interiors, Wi-Fi connectivity and a luxury lavatory vanity. >>
Martial arts expert Jackie Chan was the first customer from China to purchase the Gulfstream G500
Widgets & Winglets Multiple aircraft companies have turned to using in-cockpit display and information technologies, including the use of iPad applications to assist in flight planning and monitoring of aircraft performance. Piper Aircraft and Aircraft Technical Publishers introduced new electronic pilot operating libraries for iPads, which include service bulletins and airworthiness directives. Cessna announced its offer of TAG winglet retrofits for all CJs, except the CJ4, to help reduce drag on the aircraft. Aviation Partners Boeing launched a splitscimitar winglet retrofit programme for the family of 737-based BBJs, which will increase their long range by as much as 200 nm. Airbus delivered the first sharkletequipped ACJ319 to a private customer. According to Airbus, the aircraft will be able to match the range of the Boeing 737-700-derived BBJ. JETGALA
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NBAA membership surpassed the 10,000 mark for the first time Expansions TAG Farnborough purchased two ready-made airfield buildings: Meadow Gate, where passengers, pilots and flight attendants will be able to do digital check-ins, and the Swan, which can enhance lodging potential for pilots. Flying Colours Corp experienced a surge in business this year, with most of its completions and conversions destined for China and Asia. The company has also expanded its Peterborough, Ontario headquarters by at least 65,000 sq ft to enable quicker completion, conversion and refurbishment of aircraft up to the size of an Airbus ACJ, BBJ or Bombardier C Series.
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Honours & Advocacies Actor-cum-pilot Harrison Ford received the Al Ueltschi Award for Humanitarian Leadership for using general aviation aircraft to help those in need, while astronaut Gene Cernan received NBAA’s 2013 Meritorious Service to Aviation Award. NBAA and Corporate Angel Network held a charity soiree that raised more than USD440,000, which will be used to purchase private aircraft seats for cancer patients needing treatment across the country. Advocacy group No Plane, No Gain unveiled the new faces of its Top Ten campaign, which features CEOs of
10 large US-based companies that use corporate aircraft. FedEx chairman and CEO Frederick W Smith, for example, called business aviation a “force multiplier” for his company.
2014 NBAA Convention & Exhibition 2014 will take place in Orlando, Florida, from 21 to 23 October. The Embraer Lineage 100E will feature five different cabin zones Stephen Taylor reported that Boeing Business Jets is contemplating introducing an increased gross weight, VIP version of either the 737 Max 7 or Max 8
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by Alex Unruh
CAPTAIN SPEAKING... ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER FLIGHT
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I have developed a warped sense of time and distance as a result of my career piloting aircraft
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Saigon’s architecture paints a colourful scenery of modernisation and former French colonisation
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PRESIDENTIAL SUITES
SUITE by Jennifer Henricus
saigon Serene retreats in a bustling Asian metropolis
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Ho Chi Minh City, known the world over as Saigon, is Vietnam’s largest and most bustling city. Here modern skyscrapers, designer malls, posh hotels and gourmet restaurants merge with ancient pagodas, teeming markets, decaying alleys and colonial French architecture. It is this confluence of past and present that gives Saigon its distinct charm, even as it leads Vietnam in an optimistic path towards an improved economy. Admittedly, it takes a while to get accustomed to Saigon’s buzz and roar, its cacophony amplified by thousands of motorbikes revving through clogged roads. For those who enjoy discovering a city on foot, these buzzing machines may be an affront — but a brave ride on one of them is probably the best way to immerse oneself in the flow and rhythm of Saigon. The city is a gourmet’s paradise, too, from the iconic beef noodle soup Phô, to a large variety of spicy dishes. A pleasant surprise for many tourists is that they get to enjoy not only local flavours, but also French-heritage baguettes, cheese and more exotic dishes such as sea snails in herby sauces. There is plenty of shopping, especially for Vietnamese specialities such as lacquer work, art and tailored clothes. And when life at street level overwhelms, Saigon offers several serene retreats, the most sought-after of these being the city’s five-star hotel suites.
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Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers’ presidential suite offers ample space for entertaining guests
Guests can lounge by the bedroom window of the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers, admiring views of the city An Lam Saigon River Private Residence offers respite from the city without straying too far
One of the most spacious retreats in Saigon is the 210-square-metre presidential suite on the 21st floor of the Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers, located along central Dong Khoi Street. With its floor-to-ceiling windows that look out to the city and the Saigon River, the suite offers an ambiance suitable for relaxing or entertaining. The central space is a large living room with silk-upholstered sofas and teak armchairs. A stylish dining area lies adjacent to a kitchen and pantry equipped to host dinner parties for six. The suite offers a master bedroom and two additional bedrooms, which all feature the signature Sheraton Sweet SleeperTM Bed with a feathery duvet, plus hypoallergenic pillows.
RIVERSIDE REFUGE Hop on a speedboat by the river from downtown Saigon, and in 20 minutes, you’ll find yourself at An Lam Saigon River Private Residence, located just outside of Ho Chi Minh City. Seven villas are set in tropical gardens, with each tree planted by hand by the owner, Mr Lam, who chose the plants’ location by intuition rather than deliberate delineation. All villas feature southern Vietnamese décor with teak furniture, intricate patterns, and detailed ceramics. The river view villa, the largest of all, occupies 300 square metres and offers two bedrooms, a private pool, outdoor tub and an outdoor rain shower. Guests enjoy butler service.
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When life at street level overwhelms, Saigon offers several serene retreats For a room with a view, head to the presidential suite on the 20th floor of the InterContinental Asiana Saigon. Its large windows frame three distinct Saigon sceneries: the old French Notre Dame Cathedral, Post Office and surrounding parks, the skyscrapers of central downtown; and the Saigon River against a backdrop of meadows. The 202-square-metre suite has an elegantly furnished living room, separate dining room, meeting room, and a private work station. The master bedroom comes with a bathroom complete with a Jacuzzi bath, separate shower stall and TVs. Guests at the suite can access the Club InterContinental Lounge facilities for breakfast, afternoon tea and evening drinks. Old-world charm characterises the 160-square-metre presidential suite at the Park Hyatt Saigon, located on the hotel’s top floor, the ninth floor. A foyer leads to a living area with wooden floors, which are flooded with sunlight streaming in through French windows with wooden plantation shutters. A dining area, together with a fully equipped kitchenette and bar set-up, accommodates parties of eight. The bedroom offers a spacious vanity area and walk-in closet, plus a bathroom with whirlpool bath, a separate shower stall with rain shower, and a built-in LCD TV to catch up on the latest news and entertainment while enjoying some downtime.
Business and leisure can be easily conducted at the InterContinental Asiana Saigon’s presidential suite Park Hyatt Saigon’s presidential suite blends Vietnamese craft with French design
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DIRECTORY Sheraton Saigon Hotel & Towers 88 Dong Khoi Street, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam T: +848 3827 2828 F: +848 3827 2929 E: sheratonsaigon@sheraton.com www.sheratonsaigon.com InterContinental Asiana Saigon Corner Hai Ba Trung St. & Le Duan Blvd District 1 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam T: +848 3520 9999 E: saigon@ihg.com www.ihg.com Rex Hotel is housed in a historical structure and uses design that references the country’s roots
The city is a gourmet’s paradise, from the beef noodle soup, phô, to French-heritage baguettes
Rex Hotel Saigon dates back to the early 20th century when the structure was used as a French garage, and later as a popular entertainment centre with cinemas and a dance hall. On the top floor of the hotel is a 200-square-metre contemporary Vietnamese-style presidential suite with balconies that command views of downtown Saigon. Carefully selected furniture, rugs and local art complement the wooden floors. The suite offers two master bedrooms, a large living room, a kitchen and a well-appointed work station. The bathroom has a hydro-massage tub, making it an ideal place to retreat and unwind after a hectic day downtown.
Park Hyatt Saigon 2 Lam Son Square, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam T: +848 3824 1234 F: +848 3823 7569 E: saigon.park@hyatt.com www.saigon.park.hyatt.com Rex Hotel Saigon 141 Nguyen Hue Boulevard, District 1 Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam T: + 848 3829 2185 F: +848 3829 6536 E: rexhotel@rex.com.vn www.rexhotelvietnam.com An Lam Saigon River Private Residence 21/4 Trung Village, Vinh Phu Ward Thuan An District, Binh Duong District 12 – Riverside Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam T: +848 6258 3583 F: +848 6258 3555 E: rsvn.sr@anlam.com www.anlam.com
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WATCHES&WONDERS 2013 by Suzi Jarrell
REV ELATI O NS IN THE EAST A first-class watch salon debuts in Asia
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The entrance to The Mastery of Time exhibit
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Every year, collectors, businessmen and industry observers flock to Switzerland to see the latest trends and innovations in watchmaking. The tables turned in September this year, when the Salon International de la Haute Horlogerie exhibitor committee brought to Hong Kong a unique show featuring 13 top watch brands. Watches&Wonders 2013 took place on 25 to 28 September at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Center. Exhibitors presented new creations and demonstrated special skills with the aid of their own craftsmen, including watchmakers, engravers, enamelers and gem-setters. An educational and eye-catching exhibit, The Mastery of Time, traced the history of timekeeping through the ages. This was complemented by three-hour workshops which involved taking apart and reassembling a mechanical movement. With Swiss watch exports to Asia Pacific having quadrupled from 2002 to 2012, some might say that this show is long overdue — and it would be no surprise if it will not only expand through the years, but also find its place among the world’s most prestigious annual watch fairs. Meanwhile, we take a look at some outstanding pieces from the show. 78
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A. Lange & Söhne 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar The highlight of A. Lange & Söhne’s exhibit is a timepiece that features a perpetual calendar so precise that it does not need to be corrected until the year 2100, and a rattrapante chronograph (a split-second chronograph) that makes it possible to measure any number of lap times within the course of a minute. Based on the 631-part calibre L101.1 manual movement, the 1815 Rattrapante Perpetual Calendar displays the minute-counter and power-reserve at 12 o’clock, and offers 42 hours of power reserve. The solid-silver dial, blue rattrapante hand and gold-platedsteel chrono hand are complemented by a hand-stitched crocodile strap with Lange buckle. The case is offered in a choice of platinum or pink gold.
The show was complemented by three-hour workshops which involved taking apart and reassembling a mechanical movement
Audemars Piguet Royal Oak Offshore Grande Complication Thanks to its powerful lines and sophisticated structure, Audemar Piguet’s Royal Oak has transformed into an icon over the years. This year, the sporty, masculine Royal Oak Offshore range — created in 1993 — welcomes its first ever Grande Complication movement, combining a perpetual calendar, minute repeater and split-second chronograph. The watch uses a traditional mechanical self-winding movement with 648 parts, some of which are rendered visible through a transparent sapphire crystal dial. The 44-mm-diameter case comes in a choice of titanium or 18-carat pink gold, with both versions limited to just three pieces. Each watch is crafted over a span of 820 hours by a single artisan.
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Cartier Rotonde de Cartier Double Tourbillon Mystery Cartier introduced its first mystery clock in 1912. In a mystery clock, the connection between the movement and the visible elements, such as the tourbillon and hands, must remain concealed. Imagine reducing such complexity to the scale of a wristwatch, as Cartier has now done. In the Rotonde de Cartier Double Tourbillon Mystery wristwatch, the tourbillon carriage appears suspended in space as it rotates on its own axis in one minute and revolves around a subdial in five minutes. The watch comes in a choice of a platinum or 18-carat pink gold case, while another platinum version is set with 946 baguette-cut diamonds totalling 47.40 carats. Power reserve is 52 hours.
Piaget Altiplano Automatic Gem-Set Skeleton Piaget has set the record for the world’s thinnest automatic gem-set skeleton watch with a 6.10mm case containing a Piaget Automatic Caliber 1200D movement that is merely 3 mm thin. The movement is set with 259 brilliant-cut diamonds and 11 black sapphire cabochons, and offers a power reserve of approximately 44 hours. It comes in an 18-carat white gold case set with 40 baguette-cut diamonds, complemented by a black alligator strap with an 18-carat white gold clasp set with 24 brilliant-cut diamonds.
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Swiss watch exports to Asia Pacific quadrupled from 2002 to 2012
Vacheron Constantin Patrimony Traditionnelle 14-day Tourbillon Vacheron Constantin celebrates the qualities of platinum with its Collection Excellence Platine, which includes a Patrimony Traditionnelle 14-day Tourbillon timepiece. Equipped with the 231-part Calibre 2260 — recognised as one of the brand’s most exceptional movements, along with the Calibre 2253 — this mechanical, hand-wound watch boasts a tourbillon coupled with small seconds display at six o’clock, plus a 14-day power reserve that is indicated on a 280-degree display divided into two sets of 12 hours. A dark blue alligator strap complements the sandblasted platinum dial. Only 50 pieces will be produced.
Panerai Pocket Watch Tourbillon GMT Ceramica Officine Panerai presented its first pocket watch, the Pocket Watch Tourbillon GMT Ceramica, which comes in a cutting-edge ceramic case made from zirconium oxide. Inside this is the brand’s unique P.2005 movement, a tourbillon reinterpretation in which the cage that contains the balance and escapement rotates on an axis in perpendicular — rather than in parallel — to the balance. It rotates every 30 seconds, in contrast to a traditional tourbillon’s 60 seconds. The brand believes that this construction compensates for running errors in a more effective manner and thus provides more accurate time measurement. Twelve rods connect the tourbillon to the case, making the movement appear suspended at the centre of the dial. Power reserve is six days, and only 50 units will be made. JETGALA
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W o r ds & Po ssessi o ns
Poetic and functional accessories from the stationer of Bond Street
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SMYTHSON BESPOKE by Mavis Teo
It all started with pieces of paper. In 1908 Frank Smythson created a calf-leather-covered diary with featherweight paper and bendable but strong binding. Stylish, practical and great for carrying around, the diary could be rolled, squashed or folded without suffering the slightest damage. Inspired by the Panama hat and named after it, the Panama diary has since become Smythson’s trademark product. Smythson opened his first eponymous store on New Bond Street in 1877. A silversmith in training, he built a reputation for supplying personalised stationery to London society, adding special touches such as copperplateprinting or gold-stamping a name on paper, correspondence cards or diaries — services done by hand that the company continues to offer today. Now, in spite of the digital age with its ease and abundance of communication, handwritten messages have retained their significance. Stepping inside a Smythson boutique, one is greeted by a variety of paper sizes and types, from which one can build his or her own calendar or set of correspondence cards. One can also choose the type of lettering, ink colour, and envelope lining he wants. When uncertain, a consultant is always ready to offer advice, but one may also seek inspiration from the shop’s museum that boasts Smythson stationery created for famous politicians and celebrities in the past. Further customisation includes borders, motifs and short quotes and witticisms. >>
Smythson’s iconic Bond Street Bag serves as a memory for the brand’s heritage. Behind it lies a library of diaries A City of London Christmas card OPPOSITE Smythson’s signature shade — Nile blue — dominates the showroom with soothing white and grey tones
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Customers can choose from a variety of ribbons, textures and printing styles for gift tags and cards
Artwork by Quentin Jones to commemorate the Panama legacy, representing Bryan Ferry, Warris Ahluwalia, Kylie Minogue and Hardy Amies
>> With the surge in global travel, Smythson has since expanded its repertoire to include handbags, wallets, travel cases and gadget pouches. What started as a quintessentially British brand is now owned by Tivoli, an Italian leather goods company, which has brought a heritage of Italian leather craftsmanship to Smythson. It is hardly surprising that leather goods are now a core part of the business, accounting for 70 per cent of its sales figures. Smythson’s royal connection and popularity among celebrities — Helen Mirren, Madonna and the late Grace Kelly count among its fans — has led to the brand’s items being seen as secret ‘social passports’. In 2007, UK Prime Minister David Cameron’s wife Samantha — Smythson’s creative director at the time — propelled the brand to even wider global fame with the launch of two handbag collections, the Nancy and Daphne. She has also expanded the Panama into an entire collection that includes tote bags and gadget cases. Men flock to Smythson boutiques, too, but not just for business cards and calendars. Discerning male travellers appreciate the Gresham collection for its waterproof-lined wash bag, multi-zipped currency cases, large travel bags and other practical but elegant accessories. The 48-hour Gresham Travel bag is a hot favourite, with its chic yet rugged goatskin leather, clean lines, and soft interiors that include a padded iPad compartment. >>
ONE TRADEMARK CHARACTERISTIC OF SMYTHSON IS A SENSE OF PLAYFULNESS
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>> One trademark characteristic of Smythson is a sense of playfulness, with an early specialist diary entitled ‘A Mere Man’s Calendar’ containing tips on choosing a wife. Samantha, who now serves as part-time creative consultant to the brand, has reinterpreted this light-hearted aspect by injecting the collections with new colours. For instance, the 2013 autumn/ winter Elliot Collection comes with new hues of Venetian red and midnight blue. This year, Samantha also asked British artist Quentin Jones to design Panama diary covers inspired by personalities who once owned such diaries, including Sigmund Freud, Dita Von Teese and Hardy Amies — a reminder that anyone who owns a Smythson will always be in good company.
SMYTHSON OFFERS SPECIAL SERVICES SUCH AS COPPERPLATEPRINTING OR GOLDSTAMPING ONE’S NAME ON ACCESSORIES
A large number of its accessories are made with leather, meticulously handcrafted by Italian craftsmen Smythson also designs classic bags for both men and women The Lockable watch box in printed calf leather stores up to six watches The 48 Hour Travel bag from the Gresham collection
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ANYA HINDMARCH BESPOKE by Suzi Jarrell
THE MEMO RY KEEPER Practical accessories turned into very personal companions
The Ebury is an Anya Hindmarch classic. It can be crafted with a choice of leathers OPPOSITE PAGE Pont Street in London is home to Anya Hindmarch’s bespoke store The brand offers customisations like embossing, or even printing a handwritten note Hindmarch’s journey started on an exchange trip to Florence, Italy
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Years ago, on a study trip to Florence, Italy, 18-year-old Anya Hindmarch noticed a drawstring leather duffel bag toted by chic locals. She brought one back to the UK, convinced a magazine to feature it and ended up selling 500 pieces. Hindmarch began learning how to make her own bags and, a year later, opened her first store on Walton Street in London. Now, more than 20 years on, the business has expanded to 54 stores in seven countries, including flagships in London, New York and Tokyo. Although the brand is most popular with women — notable clients have included Madonna, The Duchess of Cambridge and the late Margaret Thatcher — it also offers a special collection of wallets, card holders and travelling cases for men. One of Hindmarch’s most iconic men’s products is the Dylan Jones attaché case, made of fine butter-leather and designed in collaboration with the GQ editor of the same name. It features labeled pockets for newspapers, magazines, spectacles and technology — everything in one place for a busy man. Hindmarch believes that accessories must not only be beautiful, but also functional and durable. But even this is not enough, for she has always dreamt of connecting clients to craftsmanship, as in the old days. “The craftsmen are the heroes in the story,” says Hindmarch in a film created by the brand. So in 2009, she opened a bespoke store on Pont Street, London. Another opened on Madison Avenue, New York, this year, while the company’s existing Bond Street boutique was expanded to house Anya Hindmarch Bespoke in a 770-square-foot space. Inside the bespoke shops, master craftsmen can be seen at work.
The bespoke service allows messages to be printed on wallets, journals and bags The bespoke service also reconnects clients to their memories. Messages can be printed on wallets, journals, bags, document cases, key tags and other accessories. “It might be a child’s handwriting, [or] a message to a loved one,” says Hindmarch. Pictures can tell stories, too. In the leather Ultimate Box, drawers of various shapes and sizes may come with linings imprinted with photographs, so that each compartment holds a distinct memory. “These are things that you hold dear to you and bring with you when you travel,” says Hindmarch. “If something is made especially for you, it just is worth more than the sum of the parts.” She adds that because each item has its own memory and story, it is something worth keeping for your great great grandchildren to enjoy.
UP CLOSE IN ASIA This year, Anya Hindmarch celebrated 20 years since the opening of her first international store, which was in Hong Kong. For the first time outside its London home, the Anya Hindmarch Bespoke collection was exhibited in a gallery space in Hong Kong, accompanied by a master craftsman. This setup was recently repeated in Fukuoka, Japan.
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Louis moinet by Jonathan Ho
Honouring the chronograph’s creator with out-of-thisworld dials
When one speaks of exotic materials used in timepieces, Romain Jerome is often the first name that comes to mind. There is, however, an independent Swiss Saint-Blaise watch brand whose hushed formation 15 years ago runs almost in historical parallel to the career of its namesake inspiration — Louis Moinet. Louis Moinet was an eminent watchmaker and advisor to Abraham-Louis Breguet in the early 1800s. Nevertheless, he had the misfortune of being an eminence grise, his name almost lost to the annals of watchmaking until Jean-Marie Schaller restored his legacy by founding the eponymous brand. The brand enjoyed a moment of triumph this year when historians finally corroborated Schaller’s claim that it was Moinet — not Nicolas Mathieu Rieussec as history texts say — who first invented the chronograph in 1816. Echoing its namesake’s innovative drive, the current Louis Moinet company incorporates exotic — and sometimes literally out-of-this-world — materials into elegant dials. Most of its watches are thus offered in extremely limited editions, allowing traditional collectors to indulge their horological flights of fancy.
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Astralis Featuring meteorite fragments from Mercury and Mars
Most of its watches are offered in extremely limited editions
Possibly one of the most abused statements of marketing hyperbole, “space age” is no exaggeration when it comes to the Louis Moinet Astralis. Collaborating with renowned meteorite hunter Luc Labenne, Louis Moinet used parts from four meteorites — the Martian Jiddat al Harasis 479, which is more than a million years old; the possibly Mercurian Sahara 99555, which is the oldest known rock in the solar system; the Itqiy asteroid that formed near the sun; and the lunar Dhofar 459. As part of the Astralis’ 24-hour planetarium displayed at six o’clock, the meteorite shards are mounted on a finely cut aventurine disk amidst a ‘starry sky’ and complete one rotation everyday. The watch also features an astral tourbillon and a split-second column-wheel chronograph. It is offered in a limited edition of 12.
Geograph Rainforest Featuring petrified palm wood Designed for the King of Malaysia, Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin, the Geograph Rainforest is a 120-piece edition that also supports the Pulau Banding Foundation, which aims to preserve the BelumTemengor Malaysian tropical rainforest. Each watch has two chronograph registers made from petrified palm wood, taken from a Southeast Asian tree believed to be 70 million years old. The timepiece’s signature Cotes du Jura-adorned dial contrasts industrial innovation with the wood’s organic warmth. A serpentine hand points to the GMT display on the periphery of the dial.
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This year, historians confirmed that it was Moinet who first invented the chronograph in 1816
Jurassic Tourbillon and Tourbillon Moon Featuring fossilised dinosaur bone and moon meteorite The Jurassic Tourbillon takes Louis Moinet’s Vertalis Tourbillon and shapes a 150-million-year-old fossilised dinosaur bone into the dial face. The timepiece is encrusted with baguette-cut diamonds around the bezel and lugs, while the bone’s russet colour is matched by a galuchat strap. On the other hand, the Tourbillon Moon takes a fragment of the lunar Dhofar 459 meteorite and, using a similar process employed in the creation of the bone dial, shapes the moon rock into the watch face.
PETROL PORTRAIT The Louis Moinet brand’s latest creation is the Derrick Tourbillon, which features a mechanism inspired by an oil derrick (a crane with a pivoted arm for lifting heavy weights). The mechanism occupies the upper half of the dial and contains all the distinctive parts of a traditional oil well pumpjack. It is continuously in motion and completes a pumping cycle every 15 seconds — a display complemented by a 60-second tourbillon at six o’clock. The watch comes in an 18K white-gold case and is offered in a limited edition of 12 pieces.
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ROYAL WINDSOR HORSE SHOW by Mavis Teo
down the long walk The UK’s largest vintage horse show endures
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As she reached the third vetgate at the Royal Windsor Endurance Ride, equestrian Dace Sainsbury noticed her horse’s heart beating too fast. To slow it down, she contented herself with entering the fourth and final loop of the race at 13th place, as long as she and her horse, Frenchy, stayed safe. Being part of the competition was good enough, as she was still making history by joining the first ever endurance race held at Windsor Great Park. In the end, though, Frenchy made a dash for a memorable third-place finish. Ninety per cent of the 120-kilometre track was off-road and passed through historic sites, such as the section of the Ascot Racecourse that is used during the National Hunt Season, the Long Walk leading to the Windsor Castle, and the equestrian Jubilee statue of HM Queen Elizabeth II, which is situated on the highest point of Queen Anne’s Ride. A total of 49 horses from eight countries competed in the race, with United Arab Emirates’ Rashed Mohammed Ibrahim Al Baloush finishing first within four and half hours at an average speed of 26.41 km/h. Supported by The Kingdom of Bahrain, the endurance race was held concurrently with the Royal Windsor Horse Show, the largest outdoor equestrian show in the United Kingdom that draws more than 3,000 participating horses and ponies. The show was started in 1943 by Lord Count Robert Orssich and Mr Geoffrey Cross to help raise money for the war effort, and has run every year since (except in 2001, when there was an outbreak of hand, foot and mouth disease). The five-day event, typically held in May, is the only time of year that the private grounds of Windsor Castle are open to the public. Thousands of families and enthusiasts gather to see displays from the cavalry, as well as classes, tournaments and friendly competitions. One of the annual headline acts is The Musical Drive of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery, which was first performed in 1897 and has changed little over the years. It features well-timed manoeuvres such as the ‘scissors’, in which six teams of horses criss-cross at a gallop while pulling six one-and-a-half-ton World War I guns. Another routine, the Wagon Wheel, sees the horses forming an inner wheel, spokes and an outer wheel. The Musical Drive reaches its climax when the troops fire the cannons one by one, then simultaneously. The horses then exit with a powerful battery charge. Another popular performance is The Musical Ride of The Household Cavalry, which was first performed in 1882 and has also retained its original format through the decades. Techniques include getting the horses to lie down at the rider’s command — a skill that requires four months of practice, and harks back to wartime when a soldier would command his horse to lie on the ground so he could hide behind it. For this performance, the Household Cavalry — selected from the >>
One of the annual headline acts is The Musical Drive of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery
The Queen of England speaks with the Best Turned Out Trooper from The Household Cavalry During the show, private grounds on the castle are open to public Competitive jumping is one of the most awaited parts of the show
OPPOSITE PAGE The Royal Windsor Horse Show entertains visitors with displays of horse skills. One of these is the Musical Ride of The Household Cavalry
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An annual performance is The Musical Drive of the King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery
THIS YEAR’S SHOW BROKE RECORDS WITH A TOTAL OF 47,000 PARTICIPANTS, INCLUDING 4,000 COMPETITORS >> two most senior regiments of the British Army — always ride Irish Draughts, known for their glossy, jet-black coats, while the trumpeters ride grey horses. A coloured drum horse leads the way. His Royal Highness, the Duke of Edinburgh had previously been a regular competitor at the Land Rover International Driving Grand Prix, a carriage-driving competition that lasts for four days during the Royal Windsor Horse Show. Featuring a dressage test, cones speed test, and a marathon with obstacle courses, it has become one of the most important driving competitions in the UK, and contributes towards qualification for the Driving World Cup. Meanwhile, the Alltech Grand Prix features competitive show-jumping from celebrated equestrians, including Olympic players. This year’s show broke records with a total of 47,000 participants, including 4,000 competitors in the various equestrian events. For the first time, the King of Bahrain Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifah lent his horses on display (Bahraini Arab horses have a distinctive iridescent sheen to their coats, regardless of colour). The king, who had two sons competing in the inaugural endurance race, gave two horses to Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of the relations between the two countries. 96
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MOTOART INC. by Charmaine Tay
LIVING ROOM LEGENDS Retired aircraft come to life in stylish homes and offices
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In an industry that constantly innovates, resulting in newer and improved aircraft with ever evolving technology, one can’t help but ask: what happens to the older ones? Retired or decommissioned aircraft that are not lucky enough to land in museums typically head to their version of a cemetery — the boneyard — and await scrapping for reusable parts. A low-humidity desert area is perfect for these undertakings, and often become sources of inspiration for collectors, photographers and designers. One of them – MotoArt of El Segundo, California — turns aircraft parts into home or office furniture. While some pieces of art require much introspection to be understood, it doesn’t take much to see the unique beauty in a decorative, isolated plane part. An engine cowling is used to reduce drag or cool the engine, but once retired, it makes a decadent table stand. On the other hand, a conference table gains more significance when supported by a 12-inch engine nacelle from a Boeing 747. Years away from violence and bloodshed, parts of planes used in wartime — such as the North American B-25 Mitchell and the Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar — make their way to living rooms, subdued beneath glass tabletops. While the B-25 Mitchell unit was widely used over the Pacific Ocean during WWII, the wings of some units are now sandwiched between a half-inch tempered glass and wooden table legs. Rivets on the wing-flap of a C-119 Flying Boxcar are exposed through a glass tabletop for one to admire amid pauses in desktop work. Propellers — depicted in films as powerful machinery, and rightly so — become unusually >>
Parts of planes used in wartime make their way to living rooms, subdued beneath glass tabletops CLOCKWISE FROM TOP A wing from a 1930 WACO aircraft serves as a historical piece across a meeting table A McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II ejection seat converted into a bar stool A coffee table made with a McDonnell Douglas DC-9 engine nacelle OPPOSITE PAGE This conference table uses the fan blades of a Boeing 747 cowling, enhanced with internal LED lighting and a highly polished finish
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FROM TOP While a Lockheed L-1011 TriStar spinner coffee table sits at the foreground, a large propeller sculpture does not go unnoticed at the back A fuselage partition receives a custom paint job of the iconic Pan American World Airways logo This conference table comes from the wing of a Fairchild C-119 Flying Boxcar, which was designed to carry cargo and weapons
Propellers become unusually gentle when displayed in a room as eye candy >> gentle when displayed in a room as eye candy. MotoArt’s propeller sculptures range in height from six to nine feet, the tallest taken from a Boeing B-50 Superfortress. The propeller blades are mounted on ‘clam shell’ hubs that are illuminated from within. Other intriguing furniture pieces include partitions made from fuselage sections, offered with customised paint and bench seating options. A McDonnell Douglas F-4 Phantom II ejection seat was diligently disassembled, stripped, sanded, polished, then reassembled into a low-riding chair or a barstool. Requiring more than 100 man hours to produce, the seat comes in a choice of black or race-car red upholstery. The furniture pieces from MotoArt serve more than just a functional purpose. Even after being reinvented as furniture or art, they continue to serve as remnants of wars won and lost, and as symbols of man’s oldest dream — flight.
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SAFE PLAY Stockinger believes safes should be works of art too — without compromising on security
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Each case can be customised, down to the number of compartments and the functions or technology used
Forget the dull, grey box hidden in a closet or relegated to a remote room. Safes can be objets d’art, too — artistic and engineering marvels worth displaying without compromising security. This is the vision of Stockinger, a German manufacturer of luxurious safes designed to be integrated into the living area — where people actually need them to be. Stockinger CEO Dominik von Ribbentrop explains that “beauty and design play an important role” in the making of their products. He adds that while all the company’s safes are equally secure and user-friendly, the interiors greatly vary, to the point that “hardly two same safes exist”. They may differ in their size, look, functionality and finishing, according to a client’s desire. Using Stockinger’s online configurator or through personal consultation, clients may choose an exterior colour and ask for a marble or natural stone finish, or one that mimics the appearance of exotic wood. The interior may be made of solid brass or fine wood, with differently sized drawers lined with suede, leather or silk. “The possibilities are endless,” says von Ribbentrop. A Russian customer once wanted drawers just for cash while another required bespoke trays for hand rifles. Because a large proportion of Stockinger’s client base are watch aficionados, the company also offers safes with watch-winders. Other clients store fine art, rare collections and important documents. For women, the Stockinger team will measure every piece of jewellery you own in order to create just the right compartments for rings, necklaces, brooches and other precious accessories.
Each safe surface is primed, painted, sanded and repainted up to 18 times, and finished with carnauba wax, which produces a softer look and optical depth. The entire process — from production to delivery and installation — takes eight to 12 weeks and involves 20 to 30 different experts, artists and craftsmen. Of course, security is still the company’s foremost priority. Each safe is uniquely constructed with special barrier material and double bolt-work, and comes with the patented Stocktronic locking system. This comes with a keypad that is revealed only by applying slight pressure to the Stockinger logo, which is displayed on the surface. The system works separately from the building’s electricity, but may be connected to its alarm system. A special feature is the silent alarm, which one can trigger using a special code that simultaneously unlocks the safe — useful for situations when one is coerced into opening it. Although Stockinger does not have an active presence in Asia, it has an international clientele, having delivered and installed safes in London, Geneva, Dubai, New York, Manila and other cities around the world. When asked if keeping a safe in Southeast Asia’s tropical climate would require special attention, von Ribbentrop said: “Our safes work fine everywhere but it is also good to avoid moisture and heat. We believe that our customers have air-conditioned houses and stable homes, but their need for safety is the same and so are their objects.” The company, which was started by Hans Stockinger in 1978, has also teamed up with luxury brands — such as Bentley and Bugatti — that exemplify similar beliefs of “exclusivity, perfection, security and craftsmanship”. Echoing automotive design and engineering, the Bentley safe features brush aluminium interiors, seven-layer lacquer finishes and leather linings. Some safes, says Ribbentrop, are more ‘pieces of art’ than safety storage units. But that makes their customers happy, and brings them back for more. JETGALA
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Photography by Tina Patni Text by Charmaine Tai
DESERT STORM A romantic corner of Dubai’s desert becomes the stage of an unfolding drama, in which tension is revealed only through a woman’s eyes. In this series by beauty and fashion photographer Tina Patni, fluid patterns of sand, dresses and harem pants contrast with intense, stoic expressions on the models’ faces. The shoot, which features various desert animals, was done in six hours. Born and raised in Dubai, Patni comes from a family passionate about photography. She started shooting when she was 18. “I would use my friends as guinea pigs and experiment on them,” she recalls. She describes her style as simple and classic, with a touch of drama and emotions. Each of her images tells a story and reflects her journey as a photographer. “[I have an] obsession to strike an emotional chord, to foster a feeling,” says Patni. “It’s about capturing a moment; it’s not just about pretty people with pretty clothes.” She admires Italian-born fashion photographer Paolo Roversi and hopes to take portraits of him one day. www.tinapatni.com Designer – AMATO HAUTE COUTURE Hair and make up – Gene Ginno Alducente
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AIRBORNE PODIUM LOUNGE 2013 by Charmaine Tay
BRIGHT LIGHTS, FAST CARS The A-list after-party of the night race
Brought to Singapore in collaboration with London’s private members club, boujis, Podium Lounge offered three consecutive nights of music, fashion and fun during this year’s Formula 1 Night Race in Singapore. For the second year in a row, the party was hosted at the Ritz-Carlton, Millenia Singapore poolside, discreetly tucked behind the hotel’s utilitarian façade. Guests passed through a silent auction room before coming face to face with a Jaguar F-Type and a Range Rover Sport SUV displayed at the venue entrance. The party was headlined by electronic DJ Seb Fontaine, Dutch DJ Sander Kleinenberg and resident Hong Kong boujis DJ Miles Slater. Strutting on a makeshift platform across the pool, models paraded clothes and accessories — Holstad & Co. and Arés by Sandra Holstad on the first night, independent label Gnossem’s Fall/ Winter 2013 collection on the second night, and Valisere lingerie and HOM underwear on the last night. Stefanie Hauger’s Microphase Me! art installation, which uses bold, neon blocks of letters, decorated the venue.’. Besides the silent auction, live ones took place throughout the weekend, too. Notable items included a Ferrari shirt and helmet autographed by Michael Schumacher, a leather race suit signed by world racing champion Valentino Rossi, and a Ferrari shirt autographed by both Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa. Auction proceeds went to the Singapore Children’s Cancer Foundation.
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Podium Lounge offered three consecutive nights of music, fashion and fun during this year’s Formula 1 Night Race in Singapore
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Comlux The Aviation Group announced that Comlux America, its completion and maintenance centre based in Indianapolis International Airport, USA, is expanding to include widebody VIP aircraft like the Boeing 747 and Airbus A330. The extension, which will increase the existing 128,000-sq-ft space to 157,000 sq ft, should take six months to complete. The new facility will be able to accommodate one wide body and six narrow bodies at the same time.
Embraer Executive Jets has introduced its largest executive jet yet — the Lineage 1000E. Carrying up to
19 passengers in five cabin sections, the aircraft will deliver an extended range of 4,600 nm from the original 4,400 nm. Enhanced features include a refreshed galley and cabinetry design, automated tables and a Honeywell Ovation Select entertainment and cabin management system. A fully integrated media centre with multiple media and video inputs will be available in the cabin. The aircraft will also offer Autoland, which conducts approach, touch-down, and a five-second rollout when the autopilot is engaged. 116
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The Gulfstream G650 has become the fastest non-supersonic aircraft to complete a westbound, around-theworld flight. The ultra-long-range business jet circled the globe in 41 hours and 7 minutes, establishing a world record in the C-1.I aircraft class. It travelled at an average speed of 568.5 miles per hour, claiming 22 city-pair records in the process. Since its first city-pair record from Burbank, California to Savannah in January 2011, the G650 has set a total of 38 records.
Comlux Aviation Services has delivered an ACJ319 for the use of Malaysia’s head of state. The aircraft
will be operated by Jet Premier One. Engineers and technicians of Comlux have performed the maintenance tasks required for C4 and six-year checks, and have reworked major parts of the VIP cabin to comply with an Airworthiness Directive by EASA. Comlux also added a new livery that features the Malaysian government’s emblem. Cessna Aircraft Company will be delivering two Citation Mustangs to
Yunnan Ruifeng General Aviation Company for charter services in China.
This acquisition will serve as connections to high-altitude airports around 13,000 ft above sea level. The first delivery is scheduled for December 2013, with the second scheduled for 2014. The Mustang is equipped with the Garmin G1000 avionics suite and has a maximum operating altitude of 41,000 feet. Yunnan Ruifeng General Aviation Company already operates a Cessna Grand Caravan for sight-seeing flights in south-west China.
Gama Aviation is celebrating its 30th year of operations by expanding to the Middle East and Asia. Following its long-established headquarters in the UK, it has also opened a sales office in Hong Kong to serve clients from around the region, including China. Apart from Hong Kong being its fourth regional base, the company has also set up an FBO at Sharjah International Airport, UAE. The facility has been regularly achieving turnaround times under 30 minutes, with ‘landing to chocks time’ consistently averaging six minutes. Gama Aviation promotes the airport as the preferred gateway for private clients to Sharjah and has recorded a 75 per cent increase in business aviation movements in the past 12 months. To cope with the demand, Gama Aviation has added an ultra-long range Gulfstream G650 to its charter fleet, which already includes aircraft like the Boeing BBJ >> and Airbus ACJ.
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BUSINESS AVIATION IN BRIEF Cessna Aircraft has announced its plans for Scorpion, a modern military jet. Together with Textron AirLand (a
joint venture between Textron, Inc. and Airland Enterprises), the company aims for a first flight by the end of December, with production slated for 2015. Testing and early production will be done in Wichita, Kansas. Embraer delivered 19 commercial and 25 executive jets in the third quarter of 2013. Of these 25, 21 were
Embraer Executive Jets has announced product enhancements for the Legacy 500 and Legacy 450.
The Legacy 500’s eight seats can now be berthed into four beds, and cabins will include the latest in-flight entertainment, communications and connectivity systems. The Legacy 450, though slightly smaller, shares the same cross-section cabin as the Legacy 500, and its four club seats will come with the capability to be berthed into two beds. Its fuselage will also be extended to provide more cabin space, while its range will be increased to 2,500 nm — 200 nm further than its initial specification. Embraer has also announced its selection of Rockwell Collins’ Head-up Guidance System as the E2Vs option on both aircraft.
to include six additional versions, and the fleet has accumulated nearly two million flight hours to date. The aircraft, along with the 2000LXS and 2000S, was certified by the EASA and the FAA earlier this year. ExecuJet Africa is introducing customs and immigration services at
its FBO facility at Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, Nigeria. This will allow officials to process all international business aircraft arrivals and departures at ExecuJet’s Lagos FBO. In addition, there will be on-ramp refuelling, with two dedicated Jet-A1 fuel tankers provided by MRS. The tankers are set to be on call 24/7 with back-up fuel available. Bombardier has sold fractional
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light jets while four were large jets. In September, the firm’s order backlog totalled USD17.8 billion. Embraer and International Lease Finance Corporation also signed an agreement for a firm order of 25 E190-E2s and 25 E195-E2s. The contract contains options for an additional 25 aircraft of each model, bringing the potential order up to 100.
business aircraft service provider Flexjet to a US private equity firm f or USD18 million. The sale allows Bombardier to focus on its core business areas, while providing Flexjet a platform to provide premium business aircraft for use. The new owners of Flexjet have ordered up to 235 Bombardier aircraft valued at more than USD5.2 billion. The deal includes a firm order for 85 Bombardier bizjets.
Gulfstream Aerospace has launched an application to provide customers with Gulfstream’s access to worldwide product support. Called 24-Hour
Support, it is currently available on both the iPhone and iPad, and can be downloaded for free from the Apple App store. Available offline, the application provides details for Gulfstream Technical Operations, company-owned and authorised service centres, field service representatives, and other services. It will provide information such as phone numbers, email addresses, location information and operating hours. >>
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Cessna Aircraft Company’s newest business jet, the Citation M2, made its maiden flight out of the company’s Kansas facility on 23 August. Cruising at an altitude of 17,500 ft, the aircraft flew for nearly two hours. The Citation M2 is the first to be equipped with the Garmin G3000 avionics with highresolution multi-function displays and split-screen capability. It uses two Williams FJ44 engines. ExecuJet Europe has announced its acquisition of new aircraft, including a Gulfstream G650 in Dublin Ireland, a Hawker 750 in Stavropol, Russia, and a Dassault Falcon 7X in Billund,
Denmark. In addition, a Bombardier Challenger 604 based in Luton, UK, and a Dassault Falcon 7X in Moscow, Russia, are now available for charter. This brings their managed fleet to 54 aircraft. Thailand’s private jet traffic has been steadily increasing, with a jump of more than 50 per cent in the first seventh months of 2013. This signals the emergence of a general aviation trend that was almost unknown in the country till recently. Traffic — mostly managed by MJets, which provides charted private jets and ground handling services for executive jets 120
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— reached 1,350 flights between January and July, up from just 849 flights during the same period in the previous year. Private jet charter operator The Early Air Way has launched a new programme to enhance the private jet travel experience for those who currently subscribe to their jet card and fractional ownership programmes. The programme, called Jet Hedging, was conceptualised to help jet-card owners to reduce their hourly travel costs by taking advantage of the wholesale marketplace. Jet-card holders simply
submit their upcoming flight schedules for a complimentary analysis of their planned flights. The company will then provide cost comparison for each flight on the passenger’s schedule. This gives the jet-card owners potential savings of up to 50 per cent. Emirates announced the launch of its new luxury private jet service, called Emirates Executive. Customers can
book the private flights on an Airbus A319 aircraft online. Adnan Kazim, a divisional senior vice president at Emirates, noted an increasing demand in the private travel segment, especially in the Middle East, Europe, India, Russia and China. The private charter
worldwide — beyond Emirates’ existing network — and can accommodate up to 19 passengers. The first Embraer Legacy 650 to be assembled in China completed its maiden flight on 26 August, 2013. Embraer’s test pilots flew the aircraft for about two hours and thirty minutes while assessing its handling and performance characteristics. The internal systems, including flight control, communication and navigation, were also evaluated. The delivery of the first aircraft is scheduled for year-end. Gulfstream Aerospace released its PlaneBalance™ application, a weight
and calculation tool for aircraft. This app complements the company’s PlaneBook™ application that has helped pilots and crew operate Gulfstream aircraft more safely and effectively since 2011. The app is available from the Apple App Store for use on the iPad. Gulfstream’s PlaneBook Software Version 2.0 must be downloaded prior to downloading PlaneBalance.
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airborneGLOSSARY
Plane Speak ABSOLUTE ALTITUDE Measurable height of an aircraft above the actual terrain. ABSOLUTE CEILING The maximum altitude above sea level at which an aircraft can maintain level flight under Standard Air conditions. AGL (Above Ground Level) Altitude expressed as feet above terrain or airport elevation (see MSL). AILERONS An aircraft control surface hinged to the rear, outer section of each wing for banking (‘tilting’) the aircraft. AIRCRAFT MANAGEMENT Comprehensive services provided by a management company for an aircraft owner. Details vary. AIRFOIL The shape of any flying surface, but principally a wing, as seen in side-view (cross section). AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE Official notification to aircraft owners/operators of a known safety issue with a particular model of aircraft. ALTIMETER A highly sensitive barometer that shows an aircraft’s altitude above mean sea level by measuring atmospheric pressure. ANGLE OF ATTACK The angle between the airfoil’s chord line and the direction in which the aircraft is currently moving. AOG (Aircraft on Ground) Aircraft unfit to fly, in need of repair. Owner’s worst nightmare. APPROACH (DEPARTURE) CONTROL Radar-based air traffic control, usually at an airport tower, providing traffic separation up to 40 miles. APRON Hard-surfaced or paved area around a hangar. Also, ‘ramp’. ATC (Air Traffic Control) Service providing separation services to participating airborne traffic and clearances to land, take off or taxi at airports. AVIONICS The electronic control systems airplanes use for flight such as communications, autopilots, and navigation. BLOCK RATES Pre-paid hours for air charter at a contracted price. CARBON OFFSET Monetary contributions to renewable energy research and production projects to ‘offset’ carbon emissions of an airplane.
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CHARTER The ‘renting’ of an aircraft with crew for a personal, business, or cargo flight from one point to another.
FBO (Fixed Base Operator) A business operating an airport terminal for non-airline, general aviation aircraft.
CHARTER CARD Pre-paid air charter plan, either for a block of charter hours at a pre-defined fee, or a set debit balance in dollars.
FERRY FLIGHT A flight for the purpose of returning an aircraft to base or delivering an aircraft from one location to another.
CLASS I NAVIGATION Operation of aircraft under visual meteorological conditions (VFR) primarily based on ‘see and avoid’ procedures. CLASS II NAVIGATION Any en route flight operation that is not Class I, i.e. instrumentbased navigation (IFR). CLEARANCE Formal instructions from air traffic control authorising a specific action (climb or descend, entry into controlled airspace).
FLAPS Hinged surfaces on the inboard rear of wings, deployed to increase wing curvature (and thus, lift). FLIGHT PLAN Filed by radio, telephone, computer, or in person with Flight Service Stations. FLIGHT TIME Portion of the trip actually spent in the air. FRACTIONAL OWNERSHIP The purchase of a ‘share’ of an aircraft.
CONTRAILS Streaks of condensed water vapour created in the air by aircraft flying at high altitudes; a.k.a. vapour trails.
FUSELAGE An aircraft’s main body structure housing the flight crew, passengers, and cargo.
CONTROLLED AIRSPACE An airspace of defined dimensions within which air traffic control service is provided.
GENERAL AVIATION Part of civil aviation comprising all facets of aviation except scheduled air carriers.
CRUISE SPEED The normal speed attained at altitude once the aircraft is no longer climbing and is en route.
GLASS COCKPIT See FIS.
CRUISING ALTITUDE A level altitude maintained by an aircraft while in flight. DEADHEAD To fly the return leg of a trip without cargo or passengers. DRAG Resisting force exerted on an aircraft in its line of flight opposite in direction to its motion. Opposite of thrust. DUTY TIME That portion of the day when a crewmember is on duty in any capacity (not just in the air), limited by regulations. EFIS (Electronic Flight Information Systems) Glass cockpit avionics that integrate all flight parameters into one optimised instrument. ELEVATOR An aircraft control surface hinged to both rear horizontal stabilisers, changing the aircraft pitch attitude nose-up or nose-down. EMPTY LEG Also known as ‘one-way availability’. Usually posted as available for travel between two airports during a certain time period. FAA (Federal Aviation Administration) The Department of Transportation’s agency for aviation.
GPS (Global Positioning System) Satellitebased navigation system operated by Department of Defence. GPWS (Ground Proximity Warning System) A System designed to alert pilots if their aircraft is in immediate danger of flying into the ground. GROUND SPEED Actual speed that an aircraft travels over the ground also called ‘shadow speed’. HANGAR An enclosed structure for housing aircraft. Originated with lakebased floating homes of the original German Zeppelin airships. HEAVY JETS See ‘Large-Cabin Jets’. HORSEPOWER The motive energy required to raise 550 lbs. one foot in one second, friction disregarded. HUD (Head-Up Display) A transparent display that presents data without requiring the user to look away from his or her usual viewpoint. IATA CODE International aviation code for international airports. ICAO CODE Civil aviation codes for airports.
WHY ARE WE HERE? It is perhaps the most important question we have ever asked. And possibly the most difficult to answer. Trees as we know produce oxygen. Birds and insects pollinate the plants that feed us. We know that some animals need plants to survive. And some animals need animals. Giant whales couldn’t survive without tiny plankton. Giant trees couldn’t survive without insects. But could life on this planet survive without us?
WHAT IS OUR PURPOSE? Of all the species that share this world, we are the only one with the power to protect the entire planet. The only one with the power to protect every species on this earth. Including ourselves. Every species is here for a purpose.
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airborneGLOSSARY
Plane Speak IFR (Instrument Flight Rules) Rules for flights into clouds and low visibility, by reference to cockpit instruments and radio navigation. ILS (Instrument Landing System) A precision instrument approach system permitting aircraft to land with low ceilings or poor visibility. JOINT OWNERSHIP Purchase or lease of an aircraft by a number of owners, often through a partnership or limited company. KNOT (Nautical Mile per Hour) Common measure of aircraft speed equalling 6,080 feet or about 1.15 miles. (For mph, multiply knots by 1.15.) KTAS True airspeed, in knots. LARGE-CABIN JETS The largest size aircraft that doesn’t require a major airport runway. Typical capacity 9-15 passengers. LAYOVER A night spent in the middle of the trip in a city other than home base for the aircraft and crew. LEG Describes one direction of travel between two points. Commonly used in referring to a planned itinerary. LIGHT JETS See ‘Small-Cabin Jets’. MACH SPEED A number representing the ratio of the speed of an airplane to the speed of sound in the surrounding air. MAYDAY An international distress signal to indicate an imminent and grave danger that requires assistance. MID-CABIN JETS Typical capacity 7-9 passengers. MRO (Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul) Company licensed to provide services for the upkeep and airworthiness of airplanes. NAUTICAL MILE Defined internationally as equivalent to 1,852 metres or 1.15 statute miles. NDB (Non-Directional Beacon) A radio transmitter at a known location, used as an aviation or marine navigational aid. PAN PAN International call signal for urgency, indicating uncertainty and usually followed by the nature of the alert. PART 91 The parts of Federal Aviation Regulations on non-commercial operations covering corporate flight departments. PART 121 The parts of Federal Aviation Regulations on scheduled airline operations, including the publication of a schedule.
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PART 135 The parts of Federal Aviation Regulations on non-commercial operations covering charter carriers.
TARMAC A paved airport surface, especially a runway or an apron at a hangar.
PART 145 Certificate allowing an organisation to perform maintenance and alterations on US-registered aircraft.
TAXI TIME Portion of the trip spent rolling between the gate, terminal, or ramp and runway.
PATTERN The path of aircraft traffic around an airfield, at an established height and direction.
THRUST The forward force produced in reaction to the gases expelled rearward from a jet engine. Opposite of drag.
PAYLOAD Anything that an aircraft carries beyond what is required for its operation during flight.
TRAILING EDGE The rearmost edge of an airfoil.
POSITIONING Ferrying aircraft for departure from other than originating airport.
TRANSPONDER An airborne transmitter that responds to automated air traffic control interrogation with accurate position information.
RADAR System that uses electromagnetic waves to identify the range, altitude, direction, or speed of moving and fixed objects. RAMP The apron or open ‘tarmac’ in front of an FBO or terminal facility. This space is busy, used for deplaning, parking of aircraft, etc. ROLL One of three axes in flight, specifying the action around a central point. ROTATE In flight, any aircraft will rotate about its centre of gravity, a point which is the average location of the mass of the aircraft. RUDDER Aircraft control surface attached to the rear of the vertical stabiliser (fin) of the aircraft tail. Forces the plane to veer left or right. RUNWAY HEADING Magnetic direction corresponding to the centre line of the runway. SLATS Small, aerodynamic surfaces on the leading edge of the wings of fixed aircraft which allow the wing to operate at a higher angle of attack. SLIPSTREAM The flow of air driven backward by a propeller or downward by a rotor. SMALL-CABIN JETS Typical capacity 5-8 passengers. SQUAWK A four-digit number that a pilot dials into his transponder to identify his aircraft to air traffic controllers.
TURBINE Engine that uses compressed air to generate thrust to spin a metal shaft inside the motor, used in jet engines and turboprop aircraft. TURBOPROP An aircraft in which the propeller is driven by a jet-style turbine rather than a piston. VERY LIGHT JETS (VLJ) Small jet aircraft approved for single-pilot operation, maximum take-off weight of less than 10,000 lb (4,540 kg). VFR (Visual Flight Rules) A defined set of FAA regulations covering operation of aircraft flying by visual reference to the horizon. VOR (VHF Omnidirectional Range) Ground-based radio navigation aid. VORTICES Regions of high velocity that develop at the tip of a wing as it flies through the air. WIND SHEAR Large changes in either wind speed or direction at different altitudes that can cause sudden gain or loss of airspeed.
STATUTE MILE A unit of length equal to 5,280 feet.
WINGLET A small, stabilising, rudder-like addition to the tips of a wing to control or employ air movement, thereby increasing fuel economy.
SVS (Synthetic Vision System) A technology that uses 3D to provide pilots with intuitive means of understanding their flying environment.
YAW One of the three axes in flight, specifying the side-to-side movement of an aircraft on its vertical axis.
TAIL NUMBER An airplane’s registration number.
YOKE The control wheel of an aircraft, akin to an automobile steering wheel.
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ABACE 2013 in Shanghai
NOVEMBER 2013 17-21 NOV
DUBAI AIRSHOW 2013
Dubai World Central, UAE
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BAHRAIN INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW 2014
Sakhir Air Base, Bahrain International Airport, Bahrain
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SINGAPORE AIRSHOW 2014
Changi Exhibition Centre, Singapore
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INDIA AVIATION 2014
Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad, India
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Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition 2014 (ABACE)
Hongqiao International Airport, Shanghai, China
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14th Annual European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE)
Palexpo and Geneva International Airport, Geneva, Switzerland
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Farnborough International Airshow
Farnborough Aerodome, Hampshire, England
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NBAA 2014 Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition
Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, Florida, USA
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China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition
China International Aviation Exhibition Center, Zhuhai, Guangdong, China
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Middle East Business Aviation
Dubai World Central, UAE
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FEBRUARY 2014 11-16 FEB MARCH 2014 12-16 MAR
APRIL 2014 15-17 APR
MAY 2014 20-22 MAY
JULY 2014 14-20 JUL
OCTOBER 2014 21-23 OCT
NOVEMBER 2014 11-16 NOV
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8-10 DEC
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