MAIDEN VOYAGE IN THE AIR
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Artful Airbus Airbus Corporate Jets enlists contemporary artist Cyril Kongo to bring a splash of colour to the TwoTwenty.
Private jets often take their design cues from the
Design Sylvain Mariat – took full advantage
luxury residential sector, with plush materials
of the TwoTwenty’s large fuselage, which is at
in calming tones making for a soothing setting
least two times wider than other business jets,
in the skies. But for those wanting a little more
allowing for a spacious cabin for working, dining
character in the cabin, Airbus Corporate Jets
and relaxation.
(ACJ) has collaborated with contemporary artist
With 73m2 of floorspace and capacity for up
Cyril Kongo to create a design statement for its
to 19 passengers, the TwoTwenty will be the
TwoTwenty model.
only business jet to offer six spacious living
The special edition sees the cabin interiors
areas, including a bedroom with king-size bed
enhanced with Kongo’s trademark aesthetic,
and en suite bathroom with rainshower. It has
which has graced everything from window
intercontinental range capable of flying up
displays for Hermes to catwalk collections for
to 10,500km non-stop, and like others in the
Chanel. Defined as calligraphic abstraction with
portfolio, benefits from smart features such as
fluid lines and bold use of colour, the graffiti-
electro-chromatic window shades, LED mood
style works will cover almost every surface of
lighting, an intuitive temperature control system
the cabin, including carpets, tabletops and
and USB sockets at every seat. Comlux has been
soft furnishings. Of note is the lounge, which
confirmed as the exclusive outfitting partner
combines murals on the wall panels and ceiling
with the first aircraft set to enter service in 2023.
– partly handpainted by Kongo himself – with
Though there are three other interior design
sofas and cushions in vibrant illustrations to
styles to choose from, it’s only the Cyril Kongo
create a private art gallery.
edition that brings the idea of the art gallery to
Kongo and the ACJ team – led by Head of
the skies.
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