LUXAVIATION VOL 2/2016 by NG MEDIA

XCELLENCE L U X AV I AT I O N Q U A R T E R LY M A G A Z I N E

ISSUE 2 ISSUE 2

EDITORIAL

WELCOME ABOARD On behalf of Luxaviation Group, I am delighted to welcome you to the second edition of our in-flight magazine.

Staying true to our heritage, whilst providing a truly modern and outstanding service to clients, is an important part of who we are.

May is a particularly busy month in our calendar as we ramp up for Europe’s – and arguably one of the world’s – most important business aviation shows: EBACE.

As I write these lines, we are also delighted to debut our new uniforms onboard. Inspired by the golden era of air travel enjoyed in the 1950s, the vintage-look uniforms are about connecting our clients to a time when air travel was synonymous with glamour and luxury. I’ve already heard a lot of positive feedback about the uniforms from cabin crew and clients alike, so I’d like to thank Jana App-Sandering, our Group Client Service Manager, for her hard work in bringing these designs to life across the entire Luxaviation fleet.

Showcasing the importance of the business aviation industry to the economy, EBACE is a key annual event for Luxaviation. Many of our operations, as well as our headquarters, are in Europe, so the event is the perfect opportunity to highlight the significant role Luxaviation has come to play in the industry.

Success starts with Trust.

In the last issue, I wrote about the unification of our world-class charter operators, aircraft and FBO terminal operators under the Luxaviation brand. This year EBACE will be particularly poignant, as it is the first time we are exhibiting together as one Group, marking a monumental step in the Luxaviation journey and giving us the opportunity to showcase our commitment to delivering consistent service excellence worldwide.

I do hope you enjoy our magazine and wish you a safe and successful flight.

Patrick Hansen CEO Luxaviation Group

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TABLE OF CONTENT

LUXAVIATION

68 | Photography Portfolio

BRAND STORIES

Isabelle + Alexis

22 | Jaeger-LeCoultre A Heritage of Practical Luxury PORTRAIT

14 | The Segera Retreat

28 | Bentley Bentayga British Luxury and the Road Less Travelled

Jochen Zeitz

90 | Fleet List 92 | Office Locations

ART FASHION

PHOTOGRAPHY

8 | From Above Michael Poliza

21 | Spring Essentials

33 | Art after the Internet The Curated Collection

F O U N D I N G M E M B E R O F T H E Q U A L I T Y F L E U R I E R C E R T I F I CAT I O N A N D PA R T N E R O F T H E F O N DAT I O N D E L A H A U T E H O R L O G E R I E

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ARCHITECTURE

EPICUREAN

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42 | Alidad

60 | Suntory Whisky

A Symphony of Time in Space

Spirit of Japan

64 | Mauro Colagreco TRAVEL

48 | Song Saa

Earth and Water

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TECHNOLOGY

Private Island

54 | Travel Tips

76 | The Ocean Cleanup

82 | Agenda

From Spoil to Oil

80 | Manufacturers News

CREDITS cover Pink flamingo formation ©Michael Poliza. toc from left to right Page 4 ©David Crookes, Courtesy of Jaeger-LeCoultre, ©Isabelle&Alexis/série Blossom, Page 6 ©James MacDonald, ©Martin Nicholas Kunz, ©Suntory Whisky. from above Pages 8–9 ©Michael Poliza. travel tips Page 54 (Mercedes me) ©Mercedes me Hong Kong, (Tri) Courtesy of Tri Lanka, Page 57 (Ritz Paris) ©Ritz Paris, (Katamama) ©PTT Family, Page 58 (KOKO) ©Koko, (Smoke & Mirrors) ©Smoke & Mirrors. agenda from left to right Pages 82–83 ©E. DELLA TORRE/FFT, ©Nice Matin/Dimanche Grand Prix de Monaco, ©Ed Reeve – SugarHill, ©Guido Cantini / Panarai, ©Paris Air Expo, ©Luke Fullalove and Stella Scordellis, Pages 84–85 ©Groupe de Course Octane, ©Loris Von Siebenthal, ©Manifesta 11 / Ruedi Baur, ©MCH Messe Schweiz (Basel) AG, ©R&A, ©P.RAFFIN. shopping & aircraft manufacturers sections All images are courtesy of the brand. Non-credited images are property of ©LUXAVIATION or ©ExecuJet Aviation Group. Every effort has been made to identify the copyright holders of material used in this publication. If any copyright holder has been overlooked, please inform editorial@xcellence-magazine.com. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is strictly prohibited. All information correct at the time of going to press, but subject to change. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Germany in May 2016. Produced with passion for Luxaviation CMI Group.

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LAKE TURKANA, KENYA “Much like aeroplanes leave behind their vapour trails, flamingos leave a rippling trail behind them on the surface of the flat waters of the shallows. They won’t fly far, though. The birds wait for the cover of nightfall for longer flights.” — Michael Poliza

LUXAVIATION PEOPLE

GARY FORSTER EXECUJET FBO MANAGER BALI FROM LONDON TO BALI Gary Forster has been fascinated with aviation since the age of six. Born in the United Kingdom, his first role was as a weekend volunteer at Samson Aviation at Newcastle Airport, aiding with helicopter pleasure flights whilst working for the Government Savings Office during the week. It was with the offer of a full-time role at Newcastle that aviation took over his life.

few years later, Gary formed Forster Aviation Services after being approached by Air BP to work under contract as an agent for a fuel farm. This developed into managing operations for Royal Air Force Northolt, Rolls Royce Engine Test Facilities at Hucknall and eventually consulting work for Air BP at Rolls Royce Derby where all the large turbofan engine testing were taking place. As a professional trainer, he travelled to many airports across the UK, conducting on-site quality control and operator training as well as site audits until a change in BP policy significantly reduced the dynamism of his job description and ultimately the use of his talents to a far less challenging role. Fortunately, he found his way to ExecuJet, which allowed him to return to his first love of FBO with the Saudi Arabian start-up in Riyadh, but it was the opening of a second new FBO in 2013 that took him to Bali, Indonesia.

ESCAPE TO A BYGONE ERA Reimagining culture is the heart of The Sanchaya experience. A unique interpretation of the cultures and histories of South-East Asia, this collection reflects our very personal discoveries and passions. This beachfront estate offers 21 villas, nine suites along with the refined dining options, all within 45 minutes ferry ride from Singapore.

YOUR HOME IN BINTAN, INDONESIA

After two years as general manager, Gary describes Bali as “a nice place to live and a challenging place to work.” Noting that while they are still new to the Asian market, it has huge potential.

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Being productive in this tropical melting pot requires the use of all his previous experiences as

well as a fair amount of patience as he navigates the foreign waters of customs, immigration and other regulating authorities which have their own agenda and priorities. Bali’s rich and diverse culture translates into a national holiday almost every week, which leaves the phrase “three-to-five business days" wide open to interpretation – a tough break on a guy trying to run a tight ship. In spite of all the inherent challenges, he still contends that at the end of the day “the Balinese are such friendly people.” As an avid music lover, when he’s not working out on one of his drum sets, he and his team can be found running marathons for various charitable causes with generous support from ExecuJet. While Gary has worked for many companies, he finds his ExecuJet colleagues the best he has ever worked with and says joining with Luxaviation has only made the experience more exciting. He believes that going the extra mile is key to everything that they do, and as an active member of the Cultural Committee, he is proud to be entrusted with the valuable role of shaping the future and direction of the company.

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GROUP NEWS

EXECUJET OPERATES FIRST JET TO LAND AT ST HELENA AIRPORT ExecuJet Africa is celebrating its first-ever jet to land at St Helena Airport (HLE) in the South Atlantic Ocean. The ceremonious flight, which arrived on Sunday, 10 April 2016, was part of the airport’s certification process, with ExecuJet Africa flying the regulating personnel from the aircraft’s base in Johannesburg to St Helena on one of ExecuJet’s Bombardier Challenger 300 aircraft. A team of five Air Safety Support International (ASSI) representatives were among those who conducted an on-site audit of St Helena Airport, led by Justin Rothwell, senior aerodrome inspector. The Bombardier jet also carried out several audit flights during the visit to ensure

the smooth and safe running of air traffic control and various other safety aspects at the airport. Dries Human, security and assistant safety officer, ExecuJet Africa says: “We are delighted to be an integral part of the certification process at St Helena Airport, making aviation history as the first-ever jet to land at the airport.” The flight was the culmination of six weeks of meticulous planning and coordination between Basil Read, the construction company, Lanseria Airport in Johannesburg, the UK regulating bodies and St Helena’s Governor’s office to ensure everything was in place for the five-day audit event. “Lanseria Airport, which is ExecuJet’s South African base, will continue its partnership with St Helena Airport for a further ten years, managing St Helena’s airport operations and air space, as well as providing reliable air services to the island. This is part of the UK Government’s commitment to maintaining access to St Helena and increasing tourism.” ExecuJet’s Challenger 300 departed St Helena on Friday, 15 April 2016 at approximately 08:30 hours, with the ASSI

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team returning to the UK prior to issuing its formal response regarding certification of St Helena Airport.

LUXAVIATION DEBUTS VINTAGE-INSPIRED UNIFORMS FOR CABIN CREW Luxaviation Group has revealed elegant new cabin crew uniforms inspired by the golden era of air travel enjoyed in the 1950s. The uniforms, designed by Jana AppSandering, Luxaviation’s Group Client Service Manager, have been inspired by Dior’s iconic ‘New Look’ hourglass silhouette – a nod to a time when air travel was synonymous with glamour and luxury. Jana App-Sandering says: “I’m delighted with the new uniforms and it’s rewarding to hear that our cabin crew have been looking forward to wearing them. With the ever-changing fashion scene, I began

the design process with a vision of an upscale private jet experience and how this could be translated to the overall look of the uniforms. The peplum suit blazer, the white gloves and the bespoke headpiece are the staple items, creating the distinct look of the early 1950s and connecting our clients to the glamorous age of air travel. “Having been in the private jet industry for almost eighteen years, I understand the crucial balance required between sophisticated style and comfort. The unique accessories add to the elegance of the uniforms during customer welcomes and goodbyes. The high heels will be

replaced by flat ballet shoes during cabin service. The fabric of the uniforms is durable and comfortable to withstand long working hours in the air, so our cabin crew can focus on what matters – providing our clients with outstanding customer service.” These new uniforms are an important step towards a common look across the Luxaviation Group and are currently being rolled out across its global fleet. The new pilot uniforms will be introduced this summer.

LUXAVIATION PARTNERSHIP WITH SPARFELL & PARTNERS In the first quarter of 2016, aircraft trading company Sparfell & Partners was chosen by Luxaviation Group to serve as one of two exclusive preferred partners to provide brokerage services to its clients. A combination of over seventy years experience brought by their founding partners ensures reliable and efficient execution of all service needs in the area of aircraft sales and acquisitions. Based in Geneva, Sparfell & Partners has been active in the trading and leasing of airliners, business jets and helicopters for over thirty-five years. Their services cover the entire transaction process from initial inquiry to final delivery including, but not limited to, the organisation of maintenance, crew and insurance. They have established a reputation for providing

detailed services that are custom tailored and fully optimised to suit the needs of the client. As a full-service brokerage firm, Sparfell & Partners has first hand experience managing turnkey projects for heads of state, royal families and other high-profile clients. Associates can help identify the most appropriate aircraft to accommodate a client's needs and are equally equipped to oversee the entire conversion process, all the way from concept through delivery to operations. Sparfell & Partners secures business around the world by maintaining local intelligence with strategically placed professional aviation experts able to capitalise on quick sales in fast growing

global markets. Using this strategy, Sparfell & Partners was able to close on the sale of three Luxaviation-owned aircraft within just a few short weeks: two Legacy 600 and one Cessna Citation XLS. With seamless and efficient service, they strive to make the jet-acquisition experience a pleasurable one. If you are interested in acquiring an aircraft that has been maintained by highly qualified engineers as well as stringent internal and regulatory quality controls, there are other aircraft from Luxaviation currently available for sale by Sparfell & Partners.

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PORTRAIT

THE SEGERA RETREAT

East Africa’s swankiest digs provide a lot more than relaxation Kenya’s Laikipia plateau, just north of the equator, is teeming with life. Lions, leopards, buffalo, elephants, zebras and endangered species like the black rhino, Patas monkeys and Lewel hartebeests roam alongside livestock, a rather unique constellation. It is here that the expansive 20,000-hectare property of the eco-retreat Segera was ensconced, playing host to prominent guests from around the world. But there’s more than meets the eye at this luxe retreat. Behind it is a man who has made it his life’s mission to make the world a more sustainable place. he Segera at the foot of Mount Kenya’s Laikipia region is a sophisticated retreat combining understated elegance with social responsibility. Whilst most visitors come to Kenya to see the big five (lions, elephants, buffalo, leopards and rhinoceros), owner Jochen Zeitz has created a retreat that offers much more than just safaris. With interiors designed by the South African-based firm LIFE, the retreat is simple yet worldly, comfortable without forgoing style. Each of the eight villas feels like a privately owned holiday home, with plush comforts like expansive bathrooms, oversized beds and private decks. Five of the villas are fitted with hot tubs complete with views of wildlife trotting across the grasslands. A maximum of twenty guests may stay at Segera, making it a popular

The conservation objectives of Segera are premised on the reality that what happens on Segera has implications on what happens outside the boundaries

©Anthony Grote

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Tailor-made tours are available to meet guest requirements, from picnics and sundowners to day and night game drives

The spa suites are complemented by the Rasul Tower with steam bath, a saltwater swimming pool at the Retreat and a gymnasium with state-of-the-art equipment, providing luxury, wellness and comfort and creating a healthier lifestyle to take back home

getaway for those seeking privacy. Through a cohesive coexistence of new and old, this retreat feels timeless. Rock walls and thatched roofs juxtapose weathered wood and smooth stone, whilst contemporary African artwork adorns the walls and locally made chandeliers of recycled glass hang from the ceilings. Entrepreneur Jochen Zeitz acquired Segera in 2005, setting out to secure the property against poaching and land misuse. In 2008, he founded the Zeitz Foundation, the core of Segera, a non-profit organisation with the vision of our planet and all of its life-sustaining regions – which he refers to as the ecosphere – to be maintained in its healthiest possible state through people making sustainable choices in consumption. By implementing their 4C concept of community, commerce, conservation and culture, the Foundation has helped restore the natural beauty of the region and engages local community support to preserve the cultural legacy. The staff of the retreat includes Maasai, 16

Samburu, Pokot and Kikuyu tribes. The retreat was originally planned to be Zeitz’s own private hideaway, but he opened its doors to visitors in 2013. Zeitz has invested much of his wealth in art. It only seems natural then that he is responsible for what will be the world’s largest museum devoted to contemporary African art, set on Cape Town’s waterfront. The Zeitz MOCAA is set to open in 2017. “Over the last two decades, Africa has played an important role in both my professional and private life. My collection has been strategically built over many years specifically with the goal to create an internationally relevant public contemporary art museum in Africa,” explains Zeitz.

pp 16–17 ©David Crookes

At Segera, meals and high teas feature the freshest ingredients from their own fruit, vegetable and herb gardens, or sourced from neighbouring farms

PORTRAIT

I went to Africa for the first time in 1989 and was really inspired by the nature and its people. It just stuck with me. I fell in love with the continent and at some point decided to make it my home. From there on, the journey began. I travelled there as much as I could before I purchased Segera in Kenya thirteen years ago after eleven years of searching. I built it into a home and a base for different projects I engaged in, whether that be setting up a sustainable luxury tourism retreat, building a contemporary African art collection – which is to be housed in a new museum in Cape Town – or founding my Foundation which later became the Long Run Initiative, now actively working globally as well as the B Team with Richard Branson. It became the base for local, regional, national and pan-African and international projects I’m involved in. When you found Segera, what made you realise it was the spot?

Is that what motivated you to found your Foundation?

I was literally sitting on my porch at Segera during a small workshop with specialists where we came up with the concept of the 4Cs of Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce to create win-win situations as a base philosophy for the Foundation, which would later develop into the Long Run Initiative which now operates in more than thirty countries around the world. What does your mission statement “for Inter cultural Ecosphere Safety” mean to you?

Establishing win-win situations in which nature can be preserved or even put back in its original state, creating employment and liaisons with our communities, being culturally relevant, be that through engagement with the history of the community or evolving culture through engagement especially in sports and contemporary art and using commerce 18

Another ambitious project of the Zeitz Foundation is the MOCCA (Museum of Contemporary African Art) in Cape Town, which is poised to become an essential cultural institution in the city. What was your motivation to start this project?

Many people consider ecology and commerce to be opposing forces. Do you think otherwise?

“We need to make business part of the solution and not just part of the problem.”

Well, I knew what I was looking for. It offers pure nature, a wide diversity of wildlife, it is easily accessible, has year-round good weather, so it ticked all the boxes for me. I wanted to preserve this beautiful part of the world through private initiatives.

her own school and they’re planning on coming back for a second time to visit the school. A lot of people are very curious and interested, which is great to see.

as the base to create long-term sustainability from a social, environmental and financial point of view. Quite often people are either focused on business and financial profit or social causes at the expense of nature or being so intent on preserving nature that it affects communities negatively.

I feel that, when you visit the major cities of the Western world, our cultures have been defined by artists and their work. Contemporary artists deal with the issues confronting us today, and those big museums in London, Berlin, Paris and New York play a significant role in education and creativity, serving as a platform for people to engage with art. I felt like, travelling through Africa, there is so much creativity that I never saw represented properly on the continent. I felt like this was an opportunity to build a platform for the artists of Africa. I think African artists have many important messages to share.

Look at business, which is responsible for sixty to seventy per cent of environmental impact in the world – we need to make business part of the solution and not just part of the problem. I propagate in the private sector not only to reduce environmental impact but also to come up with ways to reinvigorate nature. There is not enough philanthropic money or national parks to preserve enough nature for mankind and for wildlife to sustain us on this planet. This means that business plays a pivotal role either through the reduction of their footprint or by establishing win-win situations. Solar is a win-win situation, for example, whereas non-renewables are destroying the environment. I see the most potential particularly in tourism and agriculture.

What sort of challenges have you encountered that are inherent to such a large undertaking?

We need to make sure that this museum lasts not just a lifetime but well beyond. If you look at the big

Has there been guest feedback that has affected you emotionally?

We’ve had a lot of guests that have said their visit to Segera was their best holiday ever and that they were inspired to take action when they returned home. We had a family with a fourteen-year-old daughter who just raised ten bursaries for the school that we built at

If you reflect on global development, do you think more people are looking to Africa as a source of inspiration?

Africa is omnipresent, through its people, through its cultural relevance, whether it’s in sport or other parts of society. But there is still a lot to be learnt about Africa. In a global society where everything is so connected, we have the opportunity to do that more than in the past, and I believe now is the time to do it. What do you have planned for the future?

That’s a handful, as you can imagine. I’m an active chairman with the B Team together with Richard Branson, I’m on the boards of several non-profits and I wrote my second book last year. I certainly have enough to keep me occupied in addition to advising others in their endeavours.

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Is there a particular message you want your guests to take home with them after staying at Segera?

Everyone has the opportunity to engage. The luxury we present is one that is fully sustainable, and our guests are introduced to our 4Cs in a playful and creative way. We want everyone to experience nature at its purest, experiencing the communities, and if guests want, they can engage and understand how we can all contribute to a better world through our choices. Overall, it’s really exciting to see how people are not just looking to have a nice holiday, but to spend their holiday responsibly and maybe even inspire them to do something when they go home. That is when our mission is accomplished, really.

museums around the world, many of them have been around for hundreds of years. Our hope is that the MOCCA will be for future generations. It needs to sustain itself financially; it needs to sustain the art it presents and the interactions and partnerships. We’re at the beginning of a long journey, but it’s a very exciting journey overall.

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The Zeitz MOCCA is being created in honour of the renowned Zeitz Collection. It will focus on collecting, preserving, researching and exhibiting cutting-edge contemporary art from Africa and its Diaspora. It will be spread over nine floors and will comprise over 9,500-square-metre, placing it among leading contemporary art museums worldwide p 18 ©David Crookes, p19 ©Zeitz MOCCA

What got you interested in Africa?

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BRAND STORY

A HERITAGE OF PRACTICAL LUXURY

The unique history of each Jaeger-LeCoultre timepiece begins in the workshops of the VallĂŠe de Joux, Switzerland and springs to life on the wrist of those who wear it and make it their own.

Jaeger-LeCoultreâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s iconic Reverso celebrates its 85th birthday

The revolutionary idea of a wristwatch that could be turned back-to-front has progressed from the breakout creation of an iconic watchmaker to representing the very essence of aesthetic refinement. Originally conceived as a sports watch that could withstand the rigours of a polo match, its deceptively simple protective shield has preserved more than just a delicate crystal face over the years. It has become the safeguard of a history of mastery and innovation. The dedication to craft and expression of individual style through customisation continue to define the casual charm of this timeless classic.

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Antoine LeCoultre, a self-taught watchmaker whose family came to the region with the other religious refugees in 1556, invented a machine to produce watchmaking pinions and founded his first workshop in 1833. Since that time, the Jaeger-LeCoultre manufacture has continued to expand around this original workshop. The idea for Reverso was born during the winter of 1930. Whilst travelling in India, César de Trey, a Swiss citizen and inventor, attended a polo match at a club of British army officers. One of these officers, who had just broken the glass of his watch, challenged de Trey to create a watch model robust enough to resist to a polo match.

Vintage Jaeger-LeCoultre Reverso advertisements

César de Trey discussed the idea with Jacques-David LeCoultre, the owner of the LeCoultre manufacture at the time, who could provide the movements for the new watch. Immediately recognising the potential, LeCoultre appointed the firm Jaeger S.A. for the creation of the reversible case and they contracted the help of French designer and engineer René-Alfred Chauvot, who eventually filed patent 712.868 on 4 March 1931 for “a watch capable of sliding within its frame and turning completely over on itself.”

“Reverso is perhaps the most extraordinary watch of all for a designer." — Janek Deleskiewicz, Art Director of Jaeger-LeCoultre he art of watchmaking in Switzerland is more than two centuries old. A continuation of the ancient iron industry that was prevalent throughout the Middle Ages, jewellery makers and local goldsmiths in Geneva were known for their artistic flair and knowledge of metallurgy. Unexpectedly, these industries saw a sharp decline in 1541 during the Protestant Reformation. At this time, theologian John Calvin issued his famous proclamations against pleasure, elegant clothing and “useless” jewellery. The imposing of anti-sumptuary laws in Geneva put a stop to production and sales of all luxury items except watches, which were considered a practical instrument. Fortunately for Swiss artisans, refugees fleeing religious persecution in France around the same time descended upon Geneva, bringing with them watchmaking skills from their home country. This allowed the smiths and jewellers of Geneva to escape the ban on jewellery by creating watches and clocks under the tutelage of refugees. By 1700 there were at least 500 watchmakers in the city as Genevan craftsmen had elevated watchmaking to an art form. By the end of the 18th century, there

were approximately thirty specialised trades involved in the production of watches and clocks. Each trade supplied a particular component (such as watch springs and dials) or performed a particular action (assembling, engraving, etc.). This coordinated specialisation of labour was critical to the production of such complex objects and is ultimately what put the Swiss at an advantage, ensuring the continued success of Genevan watchmakers. Production soon spread to the Jura region, also known as Vallée de Joux, providing much needed employment. Unable to support their families off the relatively barren soil around the Jura mountain region, men farmed what they could during the summer and retreated to their workshops during the long winters, working by candlelight to develop the skills of precision and repetition needed for cutting miniscule parts.

pp 22–23 ©Johann Sauty, pp 24–27 All images are courtesy of Jaeger-LeCoultre

Above A pencil, a blank sheet of paper and above all the Jaeger-LeCoultre philosophy is all the designers need when drawing the faces of watches destined to become legends Left The movement is the organ which brings the watch to life. In the workshop where it is assembled, virtuoso gestures and skills going back in unbroken continuum over 170 years, manage to awaken the inert material, and each watchmaker gives it a piece of his soul. For the beats of the mechanism will always carry the memory of the master craftsman who breathed life into it

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When Swiss watchmaking was still structured around small home-run workshops, Antoine LeCoultre and his son Elie decided to pull together under one roof all the many skills involved in making watches, and install a steam-driven machine to power their new tools

“To mark its 85th birthday, we wished to offer a new vision of the Reverso, so that each individual can immediately recognise the collection that matches their own character and the model destined to become theirs.” — Daniel Riedo, CEO Jaeger-LeCoultre

Reverso Classic Duo

The result was an elegant watch with a dial that could flip, protecting it from shocks while offering a case back with a generous surface that could be used for personalisation. Representing an elegant and sophisticated response to a technical challenge, the Reverso established itself as a great Art Deco classic. After WWII, round watches became popular and the introduction of mass-produced digital quartz watches in the late ’60s saw the further decline of mechanical watches through to the early ’80s. In 1984, Jaeger-LeCoultre presented the first-ever water-resistant Reverso case, which had necessitated a complete makeover. Externally, the height to width ratio, angular lugs and set of three horizontal grooves above and below the dial remained but whilst the first model was comprised of about thirty parts and could only be swivelled at the far end of the cradle, this second generation could swivel at any point along the cradle. Each Reverso case now consists of over fifty components, making it one of the most complicated cases in watchmaking.

The Reverso 60ème launched the era of limited edition Reverso models with complications. Other watchmaking feats soon followed as the Reverso acquired a tourbillion in 1993, a minute repeater in 1994, a time-zone mechanism in 1998 and a perpetual calendar in the year 2000. Though the Reverso has evolved through the years with new faces, sizes and complications, it has never lost its essence and constantly inspires watchmakers, artists and inventors to reinterpret the back of the watch. Just in time for the 85th anniversary of this classic timepiece is the Reverso Tribute Gyrotourbillon. This Grand Complication model preserves the timeless Art Deco design while showcasing almost a century of watchmaking skills. Thirty per cent trimmer in terms of both width and thickness, it is completely skeletonised with hand decorated bridges and small seconds indicated by a multi-axis tourbillon that appears as though it is floating in mid-air. Whilst the platinum Gyrotourbillon model has been limited to a seventyfive-piece series, the newest stylistic expressions of the Reverso Classic, Reverso Tribute and Reverso One each represent a concentrated blend of the elegance and contemporary spirit that has come to define the JaegerLeCoultre brand. 27

BRAND HIGHLIGHT

The world’s first handcrafted SUV, the Bentley Bentayga, saw its first customer deliveries rolled out earlier this year. Designed, engineered and built in Crewe UK, the Bentayga combines power, elegance and precision with everyday usability. .O. Bentley, engine designer and founder of Bentley Motors Limited, dissatisfied with the dangerous, unsophisticated and noisy cars of the early 1900s, decided to create something more in line with his own expectations as a driver, engineer and gentleman. Almost a century later, the bar has never been higher, as Bentley continues to stand in a class of their own, combining a remarkable fusion of old world artistry with 21st-century technology. From the advanced W12 engine to the seamless sculpture-like body and hand polished exterior's mirror finish, it takes about 130 hours to handcraft each and every Bentley Bentayga.

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Interior wood panelling has defined every Bentley for decades and woodworkers in the factory have passed their skills down from father to son over generations. The wood veneer is a rare material that comes from a natural occurrence found in a tree root system towards the end of its life, and displays a richer grain pattern than any other wood in the world. Reminiscent of a finely tailored British hunting jacket, the diamond-quilted seats are made of naturally tanned leather that is individually selected from only the finest bull hides. The addition of a six-programme massage system, seat heating, ventilation and twentytwo-way seat adjustments provide superb support and comfort in all conditions.

The design phase included early contributions from the Group’s California design studio and Italdesign as well as Bentley’s own design proposal in Crew. At least three full-size models were built, each with subtle differences. The final design came from the Crew-based team

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ART – INTRODUCTION

It is impossible to think of a world today without the Internet. It is a tool that has infiltrated and disrupted almost every single business model, but more importantly so, it holds an extremely influential power over culture today. It is a force to be reckoned with; an omniscient presence fuelled by how we interact with one another through this complicated network of communication and social connection. The Internet has become what one artist has beautifully described as our way of being in this world, a kind of appendage for existence. Although we all may agree it has become a crucial part of everyday life, the higher echelon of the art world has yet to fully embrace the Internet as it pertains to producing art. At the very beginning, during the period of net art, there was doubt and concern for the seriousness of artists using this thorny route in expressing their artistic vision. Then the Internet disrupted the traditional routes of how art would also be valued, exhibited and sold. This style of art kept evolving as rapidly as the technology exponentially expanded, creating at one point

the confusing term post-Internet. Just naming this movement infers there will be an end, and the impact that this global network has on our very existence is obviously never ending. Even though the establishment is finally taking these artists seriously, there is still yet so much more to discover. Digitalisation has had a great impact on the world today, and artists are also still finding new unique and innovative techniques to translate this into digital paintbrushes or technologically driven canvases. At one point it seemed this post-Internet movement was the ugly, unappreciated child of the art world; it could not be properly described or dissected easily. But art is and always has been an alternative lifestyle that always breeds a new way of thinking, and these post-Internet artists have now turned into the most desirable young swans of the post-modern movement. It is a new dawn in the art world and the emerging artists featured on the following pages are just a tiny sliver of what tomorrow will look like.

The New Dawn

— Patrice Farameh

“Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” — Arthur C. Clarke

ART – INFLUENTIALS

The Influentials

Eugenio Re Rebaudengo Founder of ARTUNER

Collecting art is not an easy task and requires years of research, support and expertise. Fortunately, ARTUNER has taken up the role of talent scout for the next generation of fresh new art collectors and more established ones looking for the next art superstars by providing insight and guidance from well recognised curators who exhibit works both on ARTUNER’s online platform and via pop-up shows throughout Europe.

Tell us about how you came about to collecting art and establishing your company ARTUNER ?

My family has been collecting from the early ’90s and opened a private museum in Torino. After being part of the art world all my life, I wanted to create a company that could help other people enjoy the privilege of appreciating and collecting art in a similar way. The desire to provide this form of assistance, and the drive to help artists, were key motivations behind why I started ARTUNER in 2013.

What would be your advice to new collectors? Collecting contemporary art is a fantastic lifetime journey that offers you incomparable emotions and gratifications; however, it can be a pretty

complicated activity. Couple your own personal taste with the guidance and knowledge of experts, especially those who are close to the artists and deeply involved in the specific field that you’re interested in learning more about. You have to be open to various paths of collecting, especially at the earlier stages when you try to find your focus before building something more cohesive where the artworks are in dialogue with one another.

What do you feel will be the next big art movement for 2016? The line between the digital and physical will become increasingly blurry in 2016. This is an overarching observation that doesn’t ring true just in the visual arts, but there are certain artists who focus on this boundary and continue to push it.

1 | Paul Kneale at the Palazzo Capris, Turin, 2015. Courtesy of the artist and ARTUNER 2 | Ian Cheng. Badcorgi, 2016. App-based artwork for London’s Serpentine Galleries. Courtesy of the artist 3 | Adrián Villar Rojas. Daylight installation view of Rinascimento at the Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo, Turin, 2016. Courtesy of the artist and FSRR 4 | Eugenio Re Rebaudengo Portrait ©Alessandro Vasapolli 5 | Katja Seib. Don’t Call Me Sir, Call Me Survivor, 2016. Oil on Hessian, 180 × 190 cm. Courtesy of the artist and ARTUNER

Which emerging artists do you personally follow at the moment? There is a group of young international artists that, while working across different media, use the Internet in their artwork; it is an integral part of their generation. These artists grew up with technology, and this is part of their everyday vocabulary. Recently, I’ve been working closely with Paul Kneale whose new, innovatory series with digital scanners integrates composite digital images that become conceptually and physically manifested as paintings. Kneale is part of a generation of artists who have grown up with the Internet embedded in their social fabric. Ian Cheng is another fantastic artist who is part of this Internet generation; he works with video and digital simulation. This is a new, stimulating and evolving field, which also includes Tabor Robak and Ed Atkins. If you like sculptures, you absolutely need to know Adrian Villar Rojas, who just had an incredible show in our Fondazione Sandretto Re Rebaudengo (FSRR). Josh Kline, on the other hand, is reinventing the tradition of sculpting: he capitalises on new technologies, such as 3D printing.

What exhibitions or museums within major cultural capitals would you suggest are must-sees in 2016? We are planning a big pop-up show during Frieze London Art Fair this October, which is an amazing week for every art lover. I think that the Berlin Biennale will be another must-see art event; it is curated by DIS collective and features a lot of artists from my generation. I’m also intrigued to see how Moscow is developing its art scene with an increasing attention for the contemporary (i.e. the recently opened Garage Museum by Dasha Zhukova). And of course the art fair Artissima in my hometown Torino this November; there will be some fantastic shows in FSRR, as well as the amazing white truffle season at its very peak!

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Forecast Paul Kneale Born in Canada, Paul received an MFA from the Slade School of Fine Art (London) and now lives and works in South London. During an interview with ARTUNER, Kneale defined the Internet as “a whole way of being in the world” and his practice aims at investigating the role of art in this new and undefined dimension. Paul created a series of portraits for Post-post-post production with compositions that are the result of an innovative technique involving the use of inexpensive scanners. For Kneale, a computer screen and a canvas share the same properties; he has said that “everything that happens

on your computer screen is already a painting, if not a fancy one,” which highlights his opinion on technology. The content of the digital file, which results from Kneale’s scanning technique, is shaped by several factors he plays with. The intensity and type of light and the materials Kneale feeds through the machine’s printing function, such as crumpled transparencies, all have an effect on the outcome. The artist also varies the exposure time of the scans. All these aspects express themselves differently, depending on how Kneale manipulates them. The digital files, which are eventually printed on canvas, make up the painting; Kneale does not make alterations on

the computer or the canvas itself. He thus acknowledges the impact of coincidence and chance on his art, as he cannot fully control the scanner’s processing and can solely alter the input he provides. By exploring the physical manifestations of the digital, he works across multiple media and infrastructures to process aesthetics out of experiences mediated by technology. While these may seem like very abstract entities, they are the factors that constitute and shape our domestic daily environment. Paul Kneale has exhibited at international venues including Evelyn Yard, London; Art Gallery of Ontario; Fondation Galeries Lafayette, Paris;

Haus der Kulturen der Welt, Berlin; First Biennale Online; David Roberts Art Foundation, London; as well as being featured on TANK.TV and ARTUNER online exhibition platforms. He is currently working at a residency at a private museum on his next two shows, for the Moscow Young Biennale in June and Project 1049 in Gstaad in which he is also co-curating.

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Ed Atkins

1 | Free Software 01, 2015. Documentation of a performance at Import Projects Berlin. Courtesy of the artist 2 | 3D Lens Flare, 2015. Installation at Evelyn Yard, London. Courtesy of the artist 3 | 1000 Years of Sunshine Now, 2015. Digital print on linen, 200 × 140 cm. Courtesy of the artist and ARTUNER 4 | Rotherhithe / Dior, 2012. Stolen neon sign, Perspex, chain, transformer. Courtesy of the artist and ARTUNER

Through the use of videos and photography, Ed Atkins aims to present new versions of reality in digital form. By working primarily with HD video and text, he draws attention to the way in which we perceive, communicate and filter information. Keen to experiment with moods, Atkins view is that the life of a piece comes from the audience more than it does from the work itself. Traditionally, he avoided using faces in his work because it seemed to create a sort of black hole that takes peoples attention away from other aspects of the composition. An example of this is one photographic series where he showed

large close-ups of only the back of the head of multiple individuals. This was done purposefully to create tension within the viewer, who would become subconsciously anxious for the head to turn around and resolve itself. The creation of an unresolved desire was an important element for thinking around technique and execution. He also likes turning effects into content and says, “amplifying an effect makes present things that are not present.” MoMA PS1 in New York exhibited his video installation Us Dead Talk Love that made use of high definition and surround sound technologies to create an experience of immersion; he has said in an interview with Rhizome that he attempted to “address the body whole,

rather than privilege [of] sight, [and] hearing.” At his critically acclaimed DEPRESSION show at the Serpentine Memory Marathon, he used a digitally altered voice to narrate a beautifully crafted story of the brain as it translated melancholy through electronic sounds, blue screen and microphone. His work has been exhibited internationally, including recent solo exhibitions at Kunsthalle Zürich, Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, The Modern Museum of Art in New York City and as an Art Now exhibition at the Tate Britain in London. www.cabinet.uk.com

1–3 | Ribbons installation view at Serpentine Sackler Gallery, 2014. ©2014 READS 4–5 | Installation view Ed Atkins at the Kunsthalle Zürich, 2014. ©Stefan Altenbuger Photography. Courtesy of Kunsthalle Zürich

ART – FORECAST

DIS Founded in 2010 by a creative group from web, advertising and fashion industries, DIS is a unique art collective that in their own words “works with the materials of the present: our cultural interventions manifest across a range of media.” This holds true for many of their recent installations that raise questions about contemporary culture by using the very mechanisms that define it, either through a temporary pop-up shop named DISown that sells artist-made consumer projects to their eponymous DIS magazine, an online

lifestyle platform that is an exploration into art, fashion, music and culture. Like the prefix implies, DIS is oppositional and their platform aims to “[explore] the tension between popular culture and institutional critique, while facilitating projects for the most public and democratic of all forums – the Internet.” For the members of the art collective, composed of Lauren Boyle, Solomon Chase, Marco Roso and David Toro, collaborations seem to be one of the key ingredients of their success. With the curatorial and marketing teams at MoMA, they created a signature

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still image for an advertising campaign that investigates the viral symbol of celebrity culture all the while stirring our own assumptions about the images we expect to see. For the New Museum’s 2015 Triennial “Surround Audience” initiative, the DIS team worked with the luxury kitchen and bath company Dornbracht to create a hybrid of the two with their installation The Island (KEN). Here functionality and design are unsettling, a “dis-orientation of what separates high from low, mainstream from marginal and culture from commerce” remains at the core of the DIS vision.

Their work recently caught the attention of the Berlin Biennale where DIS would be the official curatorial team of the 9th edition starting this June. This appointment is usually reserved for more established figures in the art world, but since the goal of the Biennale is to engage into a dialogue with the city of Berlin, DIS’s multitude of cultural interventions makes them well suited for the task.

1 | let’s go+kick.rom, 2015. Digital painting, Duraflex, 3D print, UV print and stickers mounted on acrylic, 124 × 107 × 3 cm. Courtesy of the artist 2 | BUFFY_THE_VAMPIRE_SLAYERdj149du.ex, 2015. Digital painting, Duraflex, UV print, varnish, mounted on acrylic, 124 × 107 × 3 cm. Courtesy of the artist 3 | Installation view of NIKI, LUCY, LOLA, VIOLA at Depart Foundation, Los Angeles, 2015. Courtesy of the artist 4 | all_gold_everything, 2015. Still from digital painting video (13 minutes 43 seconds). Courtesy of the artist

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Petra Cortright

1 | The Island (KEN), 2015. In collaboration with Dornbracht and co-designed by Mike Meiré. Mixed media, dimension variable. Photo ©Heji Shin. Courtesy of the artists and Dornbracht 2 | Installation view of Ocean of Images: New Photography ©2015 The Museum of Modern Art. (left) Positive Ambiguity, 2015. (right, background) Related by Contour, 2015. Pigmented inkjet print on vinyl, 247.7 × 330.2 cm. (right, foreground) Bina48, 2015. Video (2 minutes, 44 seconds). Photo by Thomas Griesel. Courtesy of the artists and Project Native Informant, London 3 | Installation from the DISown – Not for Everyone store in collaboration with Lizzie Fitch at Red Bull Studio, 2014. Courtesy of the artists

Petra Cortright has become something of a poster child for a group of web-savvy artists assembled under the controversial genre of “post-Internet Art.” Her core practise is the creation and distribution of digital files that consist of websites, corporate softwares or platforms, animated images and videos uploaded on YouTube. Petra’s work most closely resembles Pop Art, playing with Internet symbolism and semiotics; she assembles

digital “detritus” and recombines it in bizarre yet often humorous ways. Her latest paintings are elaborately layered Photoshop compositions of appropriated images, icons and marks printed onto acrylic or aluminium. The paintings that were once easily modifiable digital files are transformed into two-dimensional objects; they “become finite, yet their range of motifs and marks, and their disorienting perspectives and dimensions suggest dynamic change.” She is most known for her selfportrait videos, demonstrating the basic activity ‘of looking’

and of ‘being watched’ online. Most videos consist of two minutes of passively staring at the screen interspersed with sudden movements caused by a sort of socially anxious self-awareness, all overlaid with special effects. The graphic overlays and digital effects maintain a dated aesthetic through her use of basic web tools and grainy and pixelated moving graphics, such as wiggling pizza slices, rolling smiley faces and dancing flowers. “[If] You can have someone’s attention for two minutes, [sic] that’s like two weeks in Internet time. People have incredibly short attention spans at this point in time.”

Petra Cortright’s next solo show will be at Société Berlin at the end of May. Other works have been exhibited in large group shows, such as the 12th Biennale de Lyon, MALBA Buenos Aires and the current show Electronic Superhighway at Whitechapel Gallery in London. She has also had solo exhibitions at Preteen Gallery (Mexico City), Foxy Production (New York City) and at the Steve Turner Contemporary and Depart Foundation (both in Los Angeles). www.petracortright.com

ART – ITINERARY

Itinerary Manus x Machina This year the highly coveted spring Costume Institute exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art will usher in over 150 pieces that address how fashion has evolved, from the invention of the sewing machine to the technological advances of the present, highlighting the distinct development between the hand (manus) and the machine (machina). Curated by Andrew Bolton, this exhibit will feature a series of rooms based on the long revered traditional craft of haute couture, including embroidery, feather work, artificial flowers, pleating, lacework and leatherwork. Presented alongside the traditional handmade embellishments will be versions that incorporate innovative technological processes, such as 3D printing, computer modelling, laser cutting and ultrasonic welding. There will also be a series of workshops where visitors will be able to witness the creation of 3D clothing. “Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology” is on view at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York until 14 August 2016.

The Berlin Biennale for Contemporary Art The Berlin Biennale explores current artistic developments by presenting international artists, many of whom choose Berlin as their base and place for production. It presents the unseen and the unfamiliar before the background of the German capital that is continuously under change and remains diverse and contradictory. New York’s DIS collective was tapped to curate this 9th edition of the Berlin

Biennale which will shape-shift across multiple sites, “each one releasing a whiff of contemporary ‘paradessence’ (paradox + essence).” Its venues for this edition include a sightseeing boat that will double as an exhibition space for events and performances; and a former telecommunications bunker that has been refurbished to show a private collection of museum scale, drawing attention to the steady influx of esteemed art collectors to Berlin, among others. The 9th Berlin Biennale is open to the public at various venues in Berlin from 4 June until 18 September 2016.

VOLTA12 Presenting the highest calibre of emerging international contemporary art in an elegant environment, VOLTA is less about the event and more about the dynamic presentations of new artists and their works. A launch pad for artists outside of the more established roster presented by the Liste and Art Basel markets, VOLTA is known for its strict selection process and growing list of alumni who have graduated on to the main fairs. VOLTA distinguishes itself from the main fairs with a more eclectic presentation of artists in meticulously curated booths. Persuaded by the positive response by collectors and institutional representatives, VOLTA will continue with their unique focus on solo artists and single-artist projects, but also offer a constant fresh schedule of two to three artists in dialogue as the backbone to its programme. VOLTA remains Basel’s premiere alternative fair for significant artistic discoveries. VOLTA12 will be held at Markthalle in Basel from 13 to 18 June 2016.

Georgia O’Keeffe Georgia O’Keeffes’ first UK exhibition in over twenty years will be the next major retrospective coinciding this summer with the opening of the iconic new Tate Modern expansion designed by renowned Swiss architects Herzog & de Meuron. Recognised as a founding figure of American modernism and marking a full century since O’Keeffes’ debut in New York in 1916, this show will exhibit over a hundred of her most important works including the infamous White Flower No.1 (1932). As the most expensive painting sold at auction by a female artist, this piece reveals the influence she took from modern photography, in particular its concern with the study of form, magnification and cropping, practices that were inspired through her personal and professional relationship with her photographer husband Alfred Stieglitz. Herzog & de Meuron’s Tate Modern expansion will officially open on 17 June 2016 in London. The Georgia O’Keeffe exhibition will be on display at the Eyal Ofer Galleries at the Tate Modern from 6 July to 30 October 2016.

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A SYMPHONY OF TIME IN SPACE London-based designer makes the new old again

English aristocracy, Middle Eastern royalty and Russian oligarchs have all called upon his services. Hailed for his meticulous attention to detail and creation of unique architectural features, Alidad has the ability to imbue an element of surprise in the most unassuming places. An award-winning designer with the eye of a scholarly historian, he creates interiors from scratch, expertly juxtaposing different styles from across the ages. Both humble and grandiose, the resultant spaces are a harmonious balance of mature, tailor-made nonchalance.

Special configurations were required to suspend two 19th-century crystal and ormolu chandeliers but they create a fascinating view up and through the enormous cupola created for this newly built home in Kuwait

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ersian born and educated in both Switzerland and the UK, Alidad obtained a science degree from University College London before becoming the youngest departmental director at Sotheby’s, specialising in Islamic works of art and textiles. After almost a decade of handling some of the worlds’ finest examples of traditional craftsmanship, he developed a trained eye for classic and antiquated elements. Eventually he discovered a penchant for styling entire spaces around these coveted objects of desire. In 1985 he launched Alidad Ltd , a full service design studio: Alidad uniquely specialises in both interior design and interior architecture, meaning he provides a service beginning at the first site plans, continuing through the construction phase, and culminating in the very last furnishing detail. Alidad, and his team, deal with a number of different types of projects, from newly built properties to the renovation of period homes as well as the restoration of stately properties. More than just the immediacy of decorating a room, Alidad takes the time to get to know clients and helps them to realise their projected needs over the next fifteen to twenty years. Asking them to compare how they want to live with how they’ve been living is where he begins, intent on transferring all their dreams and requirements into the new space. His intention is to create a space that is completely unique to that particular client and which is timeless and completely in line with their anticipated requirements for living, both now and in the years to come, so that it does not need to be altered or modified in the future. His deep appreciation and knowledge of art history allows him to completely immerse himself in any design aesthetic; baroque to neoclassicism, chinoiserie

This Beirut library is sophisticated and highly practical; by concealing the technology required to run sound, light and cooling systems, it manages to display warmth, age and history

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The hand-blown glass chandelier, made of a collection of shells, softens the masculine quality of the gritty sandy surface on the feature wall

to orientalism, he has a gift for turning what he calls “uninspiring concrete boxes” into lavish and inviting oases which look as though they have come together over decades. His work can bee seen in many different properties around the world, from Beirut to Paris, London and Kiev. To achieve total unity in the development of project, every decorative element is created in-house. Clients can expect a nuanced and imaginative presentation mixed with antique, vintage and modern designs, as well as a disciplined and systematic approach to furniture placement that supports the natural flow of daily activities. In order to preserve the timeless feel of the newly created spaces, painstaking efforts are made to hide the technological elements that provide all the comforts and conveniences of modern life. For Alidad, a room is not successfully complete until all five senses are completely satisfied: he believes that one first feels the textures and nuances of a room visually, and subsequently these initial perceptions are reinforced with touch, smell, taste and also sound that enhance the overall experience. The visual sense is primary and more powerful than the others, but each sense needs to be active and in tune to some degree in order to create a perfect and balanced room. Achieving this signature bespoke style can take anywhere from eighteen months to four years. Fortunately for some, due to client's demand for smaller projects with quicker timelines, Alidad has expanded his design offerings to include Studio Alidad, which adapts his traditional aesthetic to offer a younger, fresher and more accessible design service in residential interiors that can be completed in as little as three to six months.

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There’s more than meets the eye at one of the world’s most lavish resorts

Though certainly not in the running for the world’s prettiest city, Sihanoukville’s surrounding coastline of white-sand beaches has been attracting sun worshippers and bohemian hedonists for years. But it is what lies beyond the shores that really captures one’s attention – out towards the Koh Rong archipelago, where seclusion beckons. Amidst the warm, azure waters of the Gulf of Thailand, a pair of pristine islets play host to an eco-luxe retreat that proves that glamour and green-mindedness can go hand in hand.

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Each villa at Song Saa is its own private oasis, decked out in the finest linens, unique artwork and sleek furnishings

The entire property feels like the epitome of castaway chic, with local materials employed in the construction and the design

rounded off by all the creature comforts a castaway could only dream of: huge four-poster beds dressed in the finest linens, Moroccan lanterns, tribal carvings, oversized baths, private plunge pools, outdoor showers and private decks, to name a few. The two-bedroom jungle villa offers perhaps the most seclusion, perched atop the canopy of the surrounding rainforest, whilst the two-bedroom royal villa is the most indulgent, complete with its own private jetty and nary a boat within sight.

It’s no wonder a visit to Song Saa is often the relaxing end to a full-scale Cambodian expedition. Not content to offer either sunrise or sunset views, Song Saa’s infinity-edge pool straddles the east and west sides of the island. Guests fill out a personalised form prior to arrival and their meals, mini-bar and activities are catered to their preferences accordingly. A scroll with the evening’s menu and where to have it is hung on each villa’s doorknob daily – with choice between one of the two restaurants on the villa or

“Song Saa means hope to me. For the communities of the Koh Rong archipelago and how they now have a future to look forward to and hope that dreams can happen for us and anyone.” — Melita Hunter

panning across the unspoilt pair of islands Koh Ouen and Koh Bong – connected only by a footbridge over a self-made one-million-squaremetre marine reserve (a first in the country) – in Cambodia’s southern islands, Song Saa Private Island is a secluded escape, just thirty-five minutes by boat from the port of Sihanoukville. Its name is Khmer for “the sweethearts,” so it should come as little surprise that the resort is as seductive and indulgent as implied. Offering virgin rainforest, tropical reefs and glistening beaches, Song Saa is a paragon of castaway chic. The resort’s own mantra is “do as little or as much as you

want.” Surely a healthy combination of the two would be best? Twenty-seven thatch and stone villas dot the jungle or loll above the sea, each constructed from sustainable materials that harmonise perfectly with the natural surroundings without compromising design. Inspired by traditional Cambodian fishing villages, co-founder Melita Hunter chose to include natural elements such as rough-hewn natural timbers, thatched roofs, rustic timber beams salvaged from abandoned fishing boasts and old factories and furniture made of driftwood collected from local beaches and coves. Each villa is

The two-bedroom jungle villa offers unparalleled privacy, located above the canopy of the rainforest

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private destination dining elsewhere or in the comfort of one’s own villa. The kitchens are headed by executive chef Michael Pataran, a Canadian whose cuisine pays homage to Khmer traditions, utilising locally-grown products and fresh seafood from the surrounding waters. “I have always believed that chefs should utilise as much local product as possible, whenever feasible and practical, to offer the diner an experience that is unique to the area or region in question,” says Pataran.

Below A stay at Song Saa is not an everyday holiday – every aspect, from the suites to the fine dining on offer, has been planned to perfection

At the heart of the resort is the Song Saa Foundation, which pioneered a marine-reserve management programme to protect the Koh Rong archipelago’s unique ocean environments by collaborating with local fishermen to promote the sustainable management of marine life. The work of the Foundation can be experienced by kayaking up freshwater estuaries, hiking through the rainforest or snorkelling with the resort’s marine biologists. The Foundation also coordinated the largest medical outreach project ever undertaken in the archipelago in collaboration with the US-based organisation International Medical Relief. As a result, the project gave as many as 3,000 people medical attention over a five-day period – the majority of the islands’ population. Philanthropy is just one of the activities guests can choose to partake in at Song Saa. The hope that one of the world’s most lavish resorts’ people have is perhaps the real luxury to be found here.

Left page Local materials are harmoniously complemented by luxurious linens, carefully selected artwork and tribal carvings

Rory and Melita Hunter, Founders of the Song Saa Foundation

The Australian pair Rory and Melita Hunter rented a fishing boat whilst honeymooning in Cambodia in 2005. They spent their days exploring the unspoilt islands in the Koh Rong archipelago, relaxing on the pure beaches, exploring the untouched rainforest. On the last day of their island hopping, the Hunters landed at Koh Ouen. The island was covered in rubbish, as were the offshore reefs, from a fishing family that had been living there for some twenty years. The family offered the Hunters the opportunity to buy the island from them, and they agreed. The two-year removal of more than eighty tonnes of waste from the island to the mainland eventually paid off, and they set out to establish the first marine reserve in Cambodia. Within the year, marine life returned to the surrounding reef. They eventually founded the Song Saa Foundation to do conservation, education and healthcare in the villages of the Koh Rong archipelago. The Song Saa Private Island resort came about as a way to sustain the foundation through guest donations. “We want to make people’s lives better,” explains Rory.

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KOKO KEE, the world-famous private member club, has opened a social dining concept with an Izakayastyle menu that pays homage to Japan’s culinary heritage. The daily-changing menus showcase the best of seasonal Japanese cuisine, incorporating locally sourced ingredients. Whisky aficionados

Singapore

Smoke & Mirrors Sitting atop the world’s largest display of Southeast Asian art is a 6th-floor indoor/ outdoor bar with panoramic views of the Singapore skyline. Designed to bring a sense of drama and theatricality to the drinking experience, the cocktail list is divided across themes of culture, art and history. The head bartender is Yugnes Susela, who finished in the top four and brought home the gold for Singapore at World Class, the industry’s most prestigious and respected mixology competition. Curated wines, whiskies, craft and draft beers are served alongside comfort food and set against a background music mix designed to suit the mood and time of day.

can indulge in a selection of whiskies from Hakushu, Yamazaki and Yoichi, whilst sake drinkers can choose from a variety of rare and vintage sakes all sourced by partner Hidetoshi Nakata and shipped directly from Japan. Musical director Simon Pang Washford handpicks DJs with eclectic tastes to bring their own twist to the KOKO sound. As an exhibition space, it will host a curated showcase of intriguing art from around the world.

In autumn 2012, the Ritz Paris closed its doors for the first time in history for renovations. Since its inauguration in 1898, the Ritz has been inextricably woven into the fabric of Parisian society and culture, with guests like Coco Chanel and Ernest Hemingway living at the hotel for years. Now freshly restored and reopening at the beginning of June 2016, the Ritz will unveil three restaurants, three bars, terraces with retractable roofs, an indoor pool and modern fitness centre. The hotel’s signature spa will feature a new area dedicated to Chanel skin care and a discreet tunnel will be available for completely private guest arrivals and departures.

KOKO by KEE Club 5th Floor, 77 Wyndham Street Central, Hong Kong T +852 2109 1777

Ritz Paris 15 Place Vendôme, 75001 Paris T +33 1 43 16 30 30

Bali, Indonesia

Katamama Built in Bali’s most prestigious oceanfront district, every facet of Katamama has been created utilising rare artisan practices unique to Balinese culture and heritage. Contemporary yet intimate, this boutique hotel is filled with curated artwork and handpicked furniture. A full selection of infused spirits and custom cocktail equipment come stocked in the rooftop suites own bar, along with private gardens, outdoor showers and sweeping views of the Indian Ocean. Located in an area that is fast becoming Bali’s creative hub, a combination of international collaborations, authentic cuisine and local talent enhance the hotel experience.

Katamama JL. Petitenget 51B, Seminyak 80361 Bali T +62 361 302 9999

Smoke & Mirrors 06-01 National Gallery Singapore, 1 St. Andrew’s Road 178957 Singapore T +65 9234 8122

THE SPIRIT OF JAPAN JAPANESE WHISKIES TAKE CENTRE STAGE

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Above Suntory artisans, through painstaking trial and error, have learnt that the wood, size, shape and types of casks transform the taste of their whiskies Below The diversity of Yamazaki’s temperature and humidity creates ideal conditions for cask ageing, known as the signature “Suntory Maturation”

Japan has been making whisky for the better part of a century. Its most iconic distillery, Yamazaki, part of the House of Suntory, was an early player in the field, with a mission to make whisky better than the Scottish could – by no means an easy feat. But Suntory has not only developed into a serious contender in the world of whisky making; it has also become one of the most highly coveted luxury items in the world. n 1923, Shinjiro Torii sought out to achieve the unconceivable. As the founder of Suntory and the first master blender in Japan, he wanted to disprove the belief that no whisky could ever be produced outside of Scotland, let alone compete with the Scottish. His first malt was distilled on 11 November 1924 in Yamazaki – a region surrounding Kyoto offering the ideal humidity and temperature conditions for cask ageing.

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Since then, Suntory has had only three master blenders, each from the founding family, and four chief blenders to lead on-site operations under the careful direction of the master blender. The second master, Keizo Saji, built a second distillery for the brand’s Hakushi single malt in Yamanashi. In the early ’70s, the third Chita distillery was built in the Aichi prefecture, which is where Suntory’s renowned Hibiki blends are made today. 59

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About Shinjiro Torii, founder of Suntory:

Shinjiro Torii began his career in 1899 with the Torii Shoten store in Osaka. By 1907, he became intrigued with the results of cultivating and maturing liquor in Japan, and dreamt of creating a uniquely Japanese whisky. He invested his family’s fortune into the building of the first distillery in Japan in

1918. The journey from there was arduous, his first launched product an absolute flop. Torii learnt that to appease the delicate Japanese palate was key to success. By 1937, his Suntory Kakubin was launched, which remains the country’s number-one seller to this day.

The art of whisky making must always follow the art of nature.

A harmonious blend of malt and grain whiskies, the Suntory Hibiki blend is a prime example of expertise and craftsmanship. Today, Hibiki is not only Japan’s most recognised blended whisky, but it is listed as a top-contender among the world’s most prestigious and honoured whiskies. The blending team is led by thirdgeneration chief blender Shinji Fukuyo. In March 2016, the Hibiki 21 Years Old was awarded the world’s best blend for the fourth year running at the World Whiskies Awards held by Whisky Magazine. A rare blend of mature malt and grain whiskies aged over twenty-one years, American white oak malt whiskies make the base of the blend. The rare Mizunara (Japanese oak) and sherry cask malt whiskies are added, while smokey malt whiskies subtly add depth and complexity to the blend. Grain whiskies from the Chita distillery act as the “dashi” – or broth – to round off the flavour. Suntory’s Hibiki whiskies are as

varied as they are versatile. A total of five blends are offered: the Hibiki Japanese Harmony, the Hibiki 12 Years Old, 17 Years Old, 21 Years Old and 30 Years Old. “In philosophy and making, Hibiki Japanese Harmony is the new dawn of Hibiki, optimising the same key malt and grain whiskies from the original Hibiki blend. I envisioned a luminous harmony of flavours and aromas,” explains chief blender Shinji Fukuyo. “A pure and simultaneously complex harmony that was at the core of every Hibiki blend.” The result is a meticulous blend – a full orchestra of flavour and aroma that is seductive, blossoming and enigmatic. Since its launch in 1989, Hibiki has been embraced as the paragon of the Art of Japanese Whisky – the very product of Japanese nature and people.

Left page left Yamazaki is Japan’s first and oldest distillery, established in 1923 by Suntory’s founder Shinjiro Torii Left page right A team of six blenders exercise their unique sensibilities, knowledge and expertise on every Suntory whisky Above At every stage in creating the whisky, the relationship between the craft, nature and humility inspires the artisans of Suntory in their uncompromising pursuit of taste. They are world renowned as the first artisans to create casks using Mizanara, or Japanese oak Right Hibiki Japanese Harmony is a delicate blend with a nose of rose, lychee, a hint of rosemary, mature woodiness and sandalwood, with a long finish and a hint of Mizunara (Japanese oak)

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EARTH AND WATER One of France’s premier restaurants is breaking with convention

Perfectly situated atop a lush slope, Mirazur offers splendid views of Menton and the Mediterranean p64 top ©Jose Luis de Zubiria, bottom ©Anthony Lanneretonne, p65 ©Stéphane Danna/Realis

Mirazur is a place of superlatives; perched on a sun-soaked hillside overlooking the picturesque seaside town of Menton with breathtaking views of the turquoise-blue waters of the Côte d’Azur, the restaurant regularly gets shortlisted as one of the best in the world. The man behind the kitchen is a rather unlikely candidate, however. Argentina-born chef Mauro Colagreco’s unique cooking style is practically devoid of any national links and he eschews molecular cuisine. Instead seasonal cuisine and home-grown produce is paramount.

estled right on the Franco-Italian border, Menton is a picturesque town that gives its nickname of “The Pearl of France” justice. It is here that one of the country’s best restaurants is at home. Housed in a 1930s-building that was beautifully remodelled by the renowned architect Rick Mather, Mirazur is afforded uninterrupted views of the bay. The light décor and the open terraces give guests a feeling of alfresco dining. Just below the restaurant is the expansive organic vegetable garden, where Mauro Colagreco sources much of the produce used in his dishes, including nearly forty varieties of tomatoes.

Mauro Colagreco brings an impressive pedigree to the table. His career began in 2001 when he was twentytwo – quite late for the industry – upon relocating from Argentina to France. He worked under the late Bernard Louiseau and his triple Michelin-starred La Côte d’Or in Saulieu before joining Alain Passard’s team at L’Arpège in Paris for a few years. Passard left his mark on the young Colagreco, teaching the young chef that the produce employed can play just as big of a role as the meat or fish. Following stints with Alain Ducasse and Guy Martin, Colagreco decided to open his own restaurant, Mirazur, in 2006. Just ten months after opening, the restaurant was awarded its first Michelin 63

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Many people say you’re anything but conventional in the kitchen. How would you describe your cooking style?

Using ingredients from the restaurant’s own gardens and from the Mediterranean, Mauro Colagreco’s creative dishes have earned him two Michelin stars

My style of cooking and my vision stem from the interpretation of the product and the contrast of flavours. I envision letting each ingredient live up to its greatest potential. I am very lucky that the area where my restaurant is located offers magnificent ingredients, whether they come from the Mediterranean, Menton’s hinterland or my own garden.

star. Three years later, in 2009, the prestigious Gault Millau guide awarded Colagreco with the honour of “Chef of the Year” – the only non-French chef to have received the accolade to date. Mirazur’s second Michelin star was awarded in 2012. Mirazur’s menu is not one for control freaks. Colagreco changes it according to which produce is fresh and available. He uses herbs and flowers to add flavour and dimension to the dishes he serves, whilst also employing Menton’s synonymous citrus as a key ingredient. Each dish is clean and light, mirroring the 64

surrounding landscape of the French Riviera. With its location on the Mediterranean, both the land and the sea play pivotal roles in Colagreco’s dishes: fish from the coast, prawns and squid from Italy, broccoli, beets, watercress and wild radish from the gardens. “When a vegetable grows naturally next to another, they are meant to be together on the plate,” explains Colagreco. He imposes a style of his own in the kitchen – a style neither rooted in his Italian-Argentine heritage nor in his training with the great chefs of France.

p 66 left ©Anthony Lanneretonne, top right ©Jose Luis de Zubiria, bottom right ©Eduardo Torres, p 67 ©Anthony Lanneretonne

What is the biggest challenge you had to overcome during your career?

During all my years of learning, I had thought of and created many dishes for my future restaurant. But once I arrived at Mirazur and I saw the reality of the place and the local products available to me, I threw all my notes away and started all over again. I built my own garden and researched the local products and small producers that met my expectations. When you open a restaurant for the first time, you have many ideas and you want to do lots of different things. The truth is that when you have enough background to look behind, you start to understand that it takes a few time – weeks, months, years even – to really find your type of kitchen and to put all of your ideas together into something coherent.

innovative chefs and modern cuisine. On the side, I started gaining interest in new projects like my new restaurant called “Carne” in my hometown of La Plata in Argentina. Where do you see the future of culinary trends?

I think the biggest trend today is getting back to our roots, to real products, knowing where your food comes from: having an in-house garden, buying from small local producers, using ingredients that we can find within a 30-kilometre area, learning how to use different products from our own country… but there is also an obligation to stop to think and focus on the issues of sustainability and feeding the planet in the future. Who influenced you the most and why?

“I envision letting each ingredient live up to its greatest potential.”

Do you have a signature dish? Or are there any particular ingredients you could not live without?

I would say I have a real passion for tomatoes. There are so many varieties and they can be prepared in different ways: hot or cold, raw or cooked, salty or sweet…in my opinion it's the ingredient that has changed cooking all over the world.   What is the secret for a good restaurant? And a good chef? I think a good combination of passion, perseverance and rigour. Never give up and always try to take a step back to see things from another perspective.

Bernard Loiseau opened the doors of haute cuisine for me. With him I understood for the first time how to make sauces and stocks using only reductions and concentrations of flavours. But Alain Passard was the one who really made the mark on my life, because of how he made vegetables, not meat or fish, into the stars of the plate. Where do you find your inspiration for new recipes?

Inspiration comes from all around; it’s a marriage of local flavours, with influences from my Argentinian and Italian roots and of course all my travels around the world. My garden also serves as a great source of inspiration. I am so fortunate to have access to fresh products growing from the ground. I can harvest when I want. I can dictate the size and maturity I need for any new recipe.  What do you like to cook for yourself or your family at home?

At home I like to eat simple with good products. My wife Julia is crazy about different salads made of seeds and legumes. We have organic vegetables from our garden and the catch of the day from local fishermen. We make a good vinaigrette made of Menton lemon, Ligurian olive oil and some fresh ginger.

What is happening outside of Mirazur?

Lots of things – the world is still spinning! I love travelling and learning from other chefs. There are so many new ideas and a great generation of young, 65

ISABELLE & ALEXIS BLOSSOM SERIE Isabelle Chapuis combines art and fashion, Alexis Pichot is a light painter artist. After the meeting of their two worlds, this series entitled â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Blossomâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; evokes a journey of fantasy; for it they set off coloured smoke bombs in emotionally-charged backdrops found throughout their travels.

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“The project originates from our participation in the Speak Focus photographic competition themed, ‘Paris, I love you’. We chose to depict love by using a red smoke bomb in the streets of Paris, and were awarded second prize. From that day on, we continue to perform as we move onwards.”

â&#x20AC;&#x153;We read in the smoke, as we guess in the clouds, forms of the imagination; a ghostly presence that has been or will be: everyone is free to see what they like.â&#x20AC;?

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Upcoming Exhibitions

24 March - 15 May 2016 Galerie Rivière et Faiveley 70 rue Notre Dame de Nazareth 75003 Paris, France 4 June - 24 July 2016 CT Gallery 112, rue Saint-François 74120 Megève, France www.isabelleandalexis.com

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“Why move through the oceans if the oceans can move through you?” — Boyan Slat

From Spoil to Oil An estimated eight million tonnes of plastic are dumped into our oceans annually. These figures are harrowing when taken into consideration that the oceans are readily absorbing numerous chemicals and pollutants as a direct result. As sunlight and waves break the debris down into tiny pieces of plastic confetti, it is mistaken as food by birds, fish and other marine life. Besides destroying ecosystems, this cycle introduces new and ever-increasing levels of toxicity up the food chain and onto our plates. When confronted with this depressing reality, one young millennial decided to come up with a solution and has set an ambitious goal to deploy a worldwide ocean clean up by 2020.

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An unexpected solution to our ocean trash pollution

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Moving from theory to full implementation of the concept would require a series of up-scaling tests, ultimately resulting in a large-scale operational pilot. To achieve funds for this project, The Ocean Cleanup announced a crowd funding campaign in autumn 2014. Their aim was to collect USD 2,000,000 in one hundred days. Just two days shy of the deadline, the goal was met with support from over 38,000 funders from 160 countries. At the completion of the campaign they immediately began to assemble a new research team to lead the pilot phase of the project.

“By letting rotating currents do the work, vast amounts of funds, manpower and emissions will be saved.” — Boyan Slat

Clockwise from top left: Digital rendering of coastal pilot to be deployed in the Tsushima Straight between South Korea and Japan

Each ship in the Mega Expedition conducted six one-hour trawls per day using a manta trawls to quantify the amount of small debris at a given location

Engineers conduct dozens of tests on the behaviour of the flexible barrier under varying current and wave conditions

The design uses floating barriers instead of nets so entanglement of wildlife is impossible

“Only if you realise change is more important than money, money will come.” — Boyan Slat

nitial time frames for the removal of trash from just one area of the Pacific Ocean were estimated to be in thousands of years at a cost of billions of dollars, causing the whole endeavour to seem like an impossible task to many. The solution, developed by twenty-one-year-old Dutchman Boyan Slat is 7,000 times more efficient and thirty-three times cheaper than conventional methods that would rely on the use of ships with nets to remove the plastic from the water. His concept is a completely autonomous system, called an array, that would use long floating barriers in conjunction with the oceans’ natural currents and winds to passively transport plastic towards a fixed collection platform where it can

be stored, retrieved and recycled into oil, thus making the whole venture not only viable but also profitable. Boyan’s inspiration came after a diving expedition in Greece where he discovered more plastic bags in the water than fish and wondered: “why can’t we clean this up?” He founded The Ocean Cleanup in 2013 and by the following summer he had published a 530-page feasibility study, authored by seventy scientists and engineers proposing a viable and cost efficient method to clean half of the “Great Pacific Garbage Patch” (a veritable plastic island twice the size of Texas floating in the Pacific Ocean) within ten years.

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To determine if waste was within a reachable clean up depth, a multi-level trawl was used to measure vertical distribution of plastic concentration in ten layers simultaneously

The Mega Expedition was the next essential step in order to get a handle on the amount of plastic the array would likely encounter. In August 2015 thirty vessels ventured out for a month-long reconnaissance mission to sample the concentration of plastic over a 3,500,000-square-kilometre area between Hawaii and California where one-third of the world’s plastic waste is concentrated. As the largest ocean research expedition in history, more plastic measurements were collected during these few weeks than in the prior forty years combined, resulting in the first high-resolution map of plastic in the Pacific Ocean. Following the Mega Expedition, samples were sent to the project's Ocean Plastics Lab for analysis in Delft, in the Netherlands, where results will be published in a scientific journal. Meanwhile, the Maritime Research Institute Netherlands (MARIN) began testing scale models of the array in an offshore basin, pushing its maximum operational boundaries to see how it will stand up in extreme and unpredictable conditions. Tsushima Island, located between South Korea and Japan in the Tsushima Strait will be the pilot test location for the first fully functioning Ocean Cleanup Array. At over 2,000 metres in length it will become the longest floating structure ever deployed into the oceans. While this model is only two per cent of the fully scaled structure, it will test long-term durability in real life conditions and provide an opportunity to practice operational aspects such as effectiveness and maintenance. Deployment of the coastal pilot is expected in the second quarter of 2016.

Boyan Slat presents his Ocean Cleanup concept at the SBS Seoul Digital Forum

MANUFACTURERS NEWS

Bombardier Challenger 650

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Enhancing Bombardier Business Jet’s leading aircraft portfolio, the Challenger 650 sets new standards in its segment offering the best value and a sleek modern interior. The Challenger 650 cabin brings new levels of comfort, control and convenience. It features a redesigned galley and seats with superior aesthetics, ergonomics, technology and an advanced Cabin Management System that unite to engage passengers at every conceivable touch-point. In addition to being the industry’s widest cabin, it comes with the largest-in-class HD monitors, Audio-Video on Demand, Bluetooth integration and industry-leading connectivity capabilities to provide the ‘ultimate in-flight experience.’ The Challenger 650 aircraft can comfortably seat up to twelve passengers and is the only aircraft in its class to offer an advanced immersive sound system hidden behind sidewalls. Designed to facilitate in-flight meetings, the Challenger wide-body aircraft are leaders within their respective segments. With an accumulation of over five million flight hours, they have set the business aviation standard for reliability, efficiency and productivity for timepressed executives and VIPs for over thirty years. With proven reliability, efficiency and newly added performance capabilities, the Challenger 650 continues to offer the industries best overall value and reaffirms Bombardier’s industry leadership, providing customers with everything they need as well as worldwide support anytime, anywhere.

EMBRAER DELIVERS ITS 1,000 TH BUSINESS JET Embraer Executive Jets achieved a new milestone today when Cleveland-based Flexjet took delivery of Embraer’s 1,000th business jet, a midsized Legacy 500. This significant landmark occurs a little more than a decade after the company fully

committed to the business aviation market, establishing new standards with products that bring game-changing features and amenities from larger business jets to the entry-level segment. “I’m thrilled to celebrate this milestone with our global

team. In a remarkably short period, we have populated the business aviation market with the most advanced and reliable aircraft in the industry. Delivering 1,000 business jets to more than sixty countries in just over a decade reflects our strong ability to listen to

our customers and respond to them with innovative solutions for different needs,” said Marco Tulio Pellegrini, President & CEO, Embraer Executive Jets.

DASSAULT’S FALCON 8X ENTERS FINAL STAGES OF FLIGHT TEST AND CERTIFICATION CAMPAIGN Dassault Aviation’s new flagship, the Falcon 8X, is entering the final stages of its flight test and certification programme as work proceeds to prepare the ultra-long range trijet for initial delivery. All systems in the three flight 80

test programme aircraft have performed flawlessly over the 325 flights and 650 flight hours, despite temperatures that dipped as low as -33 °C. “The flight test campaign has been flawless and the aircraft will be in initial customers’

hands this summer, just as planned when we launched development three years ago,” said Eric Trappier, Chairman & CEO of Dassault Aviation The Falcon 8X will begin a global test campaign to demonstrate aircraft

operational reliability and performance in different conditions of flight. The month-long campaign will include more than sixty missions, taking the aircraft around the Globe.

Gulfstream G500 and G600 Achieve Programme Milestones Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. announced it recently joined the wing to the fuselage on the first Gulfstream G600 flight-test article, signifying steady progress in the G600 programme. As production continues for the

G600, the Gulfstream G500 flight-test programme also achieved several milestones, including the allowance for Gulfstream to perform testing for certification credit. “Achieving these milestones speaks to the maturity of both programmes and demonstrates our commitment to ensuring these aircraft deliver the performance, safety and reliability we promised,” said Mark Burns, President of Gulfstream. Extensive work also continues in the state-of-the-art G500 and G600 lab facilities, where more than 47,200 hours of testing have been completed. In February, the G600 iron bird made its first flight, setting in motion the testing and validation required for the G600’s actual first flight. Both aircraft feature Gulfstream’s revolutionary new Symmetry Flight Deck™, which incorporates active control sidesticks, integrated touchscreen panels, a next-generation enhanced vision system (EVS III) and Honeywell Primus Epic avionics. The cabins for the G500 and G600 can carry up to nineteen passengers and are optimised for safety, comfort and reliability. The G500 is slated to receive type certification in 2017 and deliver in 2018. The G600 is projected to enter service in 2019.

Embraer Legacy 450 to operate from La Mole Airport Embraer Executive Jets’ new Legacy 450 has received approval to operate from La Mole Airport, thus becoming the largest business jet capable of providing charter air service in and out of the popular European vacation destination of Saint-Tropez, France. “The Legacy 450 provides a unique combination of advanced capabilities, operational flexibility, outstanding performance and greater cabin comfort to meet customers’ business or travel needs,” said Peter Griffith, Senior Vice President, Sales Europe, CIS & Africa, Embraer Executive Jets. The aircraft had to meet strict performance requirements to operate on the airport’s short runway, surrounded by dense terrain and intense air traffic. In a commercial operation, the Legacy 450 can land at La Mole airport with six or more passengers, depending on weather conditions, and take off with up to eight passengers on board.

The Legacy 450 is a mid-light business jet with a best-in-class six-foot-tall flat floor cabin. Four fully reclining club seats may be berthed into two beds for complete rest at a cabin altitude of 1,828 metres. The optional in-flight entertainment system consists of a high-definition video system, surround sound and multiple audio and video input options. Voice and data communication options are also available. The cabin includes a refreshment centre at the entrance, a rear private lavatory with a vacuum toilet and an in-flightaccessible baggage area. The total baggage space is the largest in the aircraft’s category. 81

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May 2016 Roland Garros Paris | France 16 May–5 June 2016

The French Open is the second of four historic tennis tournaments that make up the legendary Grand Slam. The climax of the European clay court season, the slow-playing surface is considered the most physically demanding tennis tournament in the world. Named after renowned French aviator Roland Garros, it was originally only open to members of French clubs, but in 1925 it opened up to overseas entrants. Prize money has been significantly increased this year and the event continues to be the only Grand Slam that conducts play on three consecutive Sundays. www.rolandgarros.com

RESTAURANTS La Bauhinia Shangri-La Hotel Avenue d’Iéna 10, 75116 Paris T +33 1 53 67 19 98 Waknine Avenue Pierre 1er de Serbie 9, 75116 Paris T +33 1 47 23 48 18 HOTEL Saint James Paris – Relais & Château Avenue Bugeaud 43, 75116 Paris T +33 1 44 05 81 81 Le Royal Monceau – Raffles Paris Avenue Hoche 37, 75008 Paris T +33 1 42 99 88 00

June 2016 Formula 1 Grand Prix de Monaco Monte-Carlo | Monaco 26–29 May 2016

Biennale Architettura Venice | Italy 28 May–27 November 2016

The Monaco Grand Prix is the flagship of the Formula One season. Adored by fans and feared by drivers, it requires more concentration than any other track and contains many surprises. This race epitomises everything that is great about Formula One racing with speed, glamour, passion and a hint of danger because the cars are never too far away from the barriers. The best way to get into Monaco is a helicopter transfer from Nice Airport. Grand Prix packages come in a wide array of viewing options from a catered penthouse terrace to a yacht with perfect views of the most exciting parts of the harbour circuit.

www.formula1monaco.com

RESTAURANTS Le Louis XV Hôtel de Paris Monte-Carlo Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco T +377 98 06 88 64 Buddha-Bar Monte-Carlo Place du Casino, 98000 Monaco T +377 98 06 19 19 HOTEL Hôtel Metropole Avenue de la Madone 4, 98000 Monaco T +377 93 15 15 15 CULTURE Prince Rainier’s private collection of antique cars Fonvei Terraces, 98000 Monaco T +377 92 05 28 56

Alejandro Aravena, director of the 15th International Architecture Exhibition believes “architecture in action [is] an instrument of social and political life. [It] challenges us to assess the public consequences of private actions at a more fundamental level.” A recognised platform for architecture and urban design worldwide, this event aims to address the disconnection between architecture and civil society. Eightyeight participants from thirty-seven countries will present new ideas that demonstrate the vitality of the field with ideas like the urban regeneration of industrial ports. www.labiennale.org

RESTAURANTS Trattoria Antiche Carampane

San Polo 1911, 30125 Venice T +39 041 524 0165 Locanda Cipriani Piazza Santa Fosca 29, 30142 Venice T +39 041 730 150 HOTEL The Gritti Palace Campo Santa Maria del Giglio 2467, 30124 Venice T +39 041 794 611 SHOPPING Gioielleria Eredi Jovon San Marco 5325, 30124 Venice T +39 041 522 8979

Les Voiles d’Antibes Antibes | France 1–5 June 2016

The International Mediterranean regatta circuit on the Côte d’Azur is both a boat show and a yacht race as the first stage of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge. There are always at least five to fifteen vessels recently out of restorations, renovations and upgrades that are keen to test their ability along the twentythree-kilometre coastline match races. The yachts classifications are Vintage (built before 1950), Classics (built before 1976), Spirits of Tradition Yachts and Metric Classics. Five days of racing, parades, concerts and social events day and night create a lively and energetic atmosphere.

Paris Air Expo Paris Pontoise-Cormeilles Aérodrome | France 2–4 June 2016

France occupies a leading role in the international aviation market as the Ile-de-France region is home to the vast majority of the sector’s pilots and specialised companies. It is the second largest country for aviation with a community of more than 50,000 licensed pilots and over one hundred aero clubs. As the only general aviation expo in France, this 10th edition of the expo will be known as the “Paris Air Expo.” Discover the latest industry developments and innovations in ultra-light biz jets, helicopters, services, equipment, insurance avionics and training.

www.franceairexpo.com

The Elite London Biggin Hill Airport | United Kingdom 3–4 June 2016

Returning for a 3rd year is the summer’s must-attend society event for cross-over sales and interest in an array of luxury lifestyle products and services. Investor art talks, pop-up fashion shows, flybefore-you-buy demo flights and private wealth companies gather in one place to deliver a five-star experience in one location. An invitation only audience of approximately 4,000 will experience a unique venue showcasing hundreds of privately visiting aircraft, exclusive travel destinations, fine foods and wine, homes and super yachts. Premium cars will be on show and sale for visitors who buy, collect and race.

www.voilesdantibes.com www.theeliteevents.com RESTAURANTS Cazaudehore "La Forestière" RESTAURANTS Restaurant Eden-Roc Hôtel du Cap-Eden-Roc Boulevard JF Kennedy, 06601 Antibes T +33 4 93 61 56 63 Le Figuier de Saint Esprit Rue du Saint-Esprit 14, 06600 Antibes T +33 4 93 34 50 12 HOTEL Hôtel IMPERIAL GAROUPE Chemin de la Garoupe 770, 06600 Antibes T +33 4 92 93 31 61 CULTURE The Villas Eilenroc & Gardens Avenue LD Beaumont, 06160 Juan-Les-Pins T +33 4 93 67 74 33

Avenue Kennedy 1, 78100 Saint-Germain-en-Laye T +33 1 30 61 64 64 Les Jardins d'Epicure Grande Rue 16, 95710 Bray-et-Lû T +33 1 34 67 75 87 HOTEL Château de l’Hermitage Rue du Parc 8, 95300 Pontoise T +33 1 30 30 09 15 CULTURE Abbaye de Royaumont 95270 Asnières-sur-Oise T +33 1 30 35 59 70 Musée Tavet-Delacour Rue Lemercier 4, 95300 Pontoise T +33 1 30 38 02 40

RESTAURANTS Olivomare Lower Belgrave Street 10, SW1W 0LJ London T + 44 20 7730 9022 Zuma Raphael Street 5, SW7 1DL London T +44 20 7584 1010 HOTEL Hotel 41 Buckingham Palace Road 41, SW1W 0PS London T +44 20 7300 0041 CULTURE & SHOPPING Roca London Gallery Station Court, Townmead Road, SW6 2PY London T +44 20 7610 9503 83

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June 2016 Formula 1 Grand Prix du Canada Montreal | Canada 10–12 June 2016

Set along a spectacular backdrop, this race takes place on the Ile Notre-Dame in the middle of a river of island roads that have been connected to make a circuit. In addition to the availability of private viewing and elite suites for large groups, the Paddock club hospitality area is set above the pit lane overlooking the finish line and includes all-day refreshments and an open bar. Four other clubs and restaurants situated around the concourse provide a variety of services and exceptional views of course curves to catch those hairpin turns in action.

July 2016 Bol d’or Mirabaud Geneva | Switzerland 10–12 June 2016

Started in 1939, the Bol d’Or Mirabaud has become the most important inland regatta in the world. This event serves as a true laboratory for sailing technology. Each year, more than 500 boats participate in this 123-kilometre course from Geneva to Le Bouveret and back. The race can be viewed from the many terraces and promenades along the racecourse and each boat is equipped with a tracking beacon to transmit its position throughout the race. The winning trophy is returned every year unless the team wins three times within five years, which has only happened three times in the seventy-seven races.

www.circuitgillesvilleneuve.ca

www.boldormirabaud.com RESTAURANTS Les 400 Coups Notre-Dame Est 400, H2Y 1C8 Montreal T +1 514 985 0400 Toqué Place Jean-Paul-Riopelle 900, QC H2Z 2B2 Montreal T +1 514 499 2084 HOTEL The Ritz-Carlton Montreal Sherbrooke Street West 1228, H3G 1H6 Montreal T +1 514 842 4212 CULTURE Montreal Botanical Gardens Sherbrooke Street East 4101, H1X 2B2 Montreal T +1 514 872 1400

Manifesta 11 Zürich | Switzerland 11 June–18 September 2016

This nomadic European Biennal emerged in the aftermath of the Cold War following a desire to explore the psychological and geographical territory of Europe through a dynamic platform for cultural exchange. The theme, “What People Do For Money: Some Joint Ventures,” has international artists working together with locals from different professional backgrounds. Each artistic project will be exhibited in three different ways: at a satellite venue, in a classical art institution or as a film screened at the Pavilion of Reflections, a floating platform on Lake Zürich. “The Historical Exhibition: Sites Under Construction” will explore various ways in which current and historical working worlds have been portrayed in art.

Art Basel Basel | Switzerland 16–19 June 2016

Art Basel is the annual event to see exceptional artworks of every type. This year, 286 galleries from thirty-three countries will be organised around eight sections. New solo projects in the “Statement” section present emerging artists eligible to receive the prestigious Bâloise Art Prize and the “Unlimited” section will serve as an exhibit platform for projects that transcend the limitations of the traditional art fair stand with installations like massive sculptures, projections and live performances. Local city museums will also offer a series of significant exhibitions.

The Open Troon | Scotland 10–17 July 2016

Taking place at Royal Troon, the 145th Open is situated on the rugged coastline West of Scotland. As golf’s oldest Championship, for the last 150 years exceptional players like Bobby Jones, Jack Nicklaus and Tiger Woods have faced the challenge and set out to become Champion Golfer of the Year. Golf fans return year after year to enjoy the unique and memorable atmosphere whilst witnessing tremendous displays of passion, endurance and unmatched skill. New at Troon this year will be a grandstand overlooking the 8th tee at the Postage Stamp, one of the most famous par-three holes in golf.

www.artbasel.com

www.theopen.com

RESTAURANTS Cheval Blanc

RESTAURANTS Lido Troon

Grand Hotel Les Trois Rois Blumenrain 8, 4001 Basel T +46 61 260 50 07 Atelier Der Teufelhof Basel Leonhardsgraben 47, 4051 Basel T +41 61 261 10 10

West Portland Street 11–17, KA10 6AB Troon T +44 1292 31 00 88 Red Bowl Restaurant Piersland House Hotel Craigend Road, KA10 6HD Troon T +44 1292 31 47 47

www.manifesta11.org RESTAURANTS Le Loti Hôtel La Réserve Route de Lausanne 301, 1293 Bellevue T +41 22 959 59 79 L'Adresse Rue du 31 Décembre, 1207 Geneva T +41 22 736 32 32 HOTEL Four Seasons Hotel Geneva Quai des Bergues 33, 1201 Geneva T +41 22 908 70 00 Hôtel de la Cigogne Place de Longemalle 17, 1204 Geneva T +41 22 818 40 40 SHOPPING Les Ambassadeurs Rue du Rhône 62, 1204 Geneva T +41 22 318 62 22

RESTAURANTS The Restaurant

The Dolder Grand Kurhausstrasse 65, 8032 Zürich T +41 44 456 69 85 Kronenhalle Rämistrasse 4, 8001 Zürich T +41 44 262 99 00 HOTEL Baur Au Lac

Talstrasse 1, 8001 Zürich T +41 44 220 50 20 CULTURE & SHOPPING Cabaret Voltaire Spiegelgasse 1, 8001 Zürich T +41 43 268 57 20

Polo Masters / Open de Gassin Saint-Tropez | France 21–31 July 2016

In an exceptional location on the SaintTropez peninsula, the Open de Gassin is an event created twenty-five years ago by Jean-Yves Delfosse to promote polo in the Saint-Tropez area. Surrounded by forests, the venue consists of four playing areas planted with high quality Tifton turf. A newly built 1,400-squaremetre clubhouse includes an Argentinian restaurant and terrace that overlooks the main field to provide spectators excellent views of polo matches. Enjoy the Polo Master Tour competition with parades, fashion shows, contests, cocktails and evening entertainment in a beautiful environment that combines sport and elegance. www.polo-st-tropez.com

HOTEL Der Teufelhof Basel Leonhardsgraben 47, 4051 Basel T +41 61 261 10 10 SHOPPING Laderach Clarashopping Greifengasse 36, 4058 Basel T +41 61 691 80 90

HOTEL The Marine Hotel Crosbie Road 8, KA10 6HE Troon T +44 1292 31 44 44 CULTURE Premium Tasting Event – 120 years of Single Malt Scotch Whisky The Jar, Ayr Street 33, KA10 6EB Troon T +44 1292 31 98 77

RESTAURANTS La Sauvageonne Ramatuelle Route de la Bonne Terrasse, 83350 Ramatuelle T +33 4 94 79 91 46 Salama Rue des Tisserands 3, 83990 Saint-Tropez T +33 4 94 97 59 62 Brasserie des Arts Traverse des Lices 5, 83990 Saint-Tropez T +33 4 94 97 76 78 HOTEL Pan Deï Palais Rue Gambetta 52, 83990 Saint-Tropez T +33 4 94 17 71 71 85

LUXAVIATION STORY

TIMELINE Luxaviation Group offers more than 100 years of combined business aviation experience from some of the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most respected private jet operators. Our joint aviation expertise, together with our economies of scale, provides you with full customer satisfaction in the air as well as on the ground. Take a look at the history of the companies that form Luxaviation Group today.

2016

/ A ll former entities have been rebranded to become part of the unified Luxaviation Group. Abelag now trades as Luxaviation Belgium, LEA as Luxaviation United Kingdom, Masterjet as Luxaviation Portugal, Switzerland and France and Unijet as Luxaviation France. Luxaviation Germany (formerly Fairjet) and Luxaviation Luxembourg belong to the group as well. ExecuJet has retained its name and its logo.

2014

2013

2008

AT â&#x20AC;&#x160; A GLANCE

/ L uxaviation acquires Abelag, the leading business aviation company in Benelux / Luxaviation opens an office in Singapore and launches its operations in Asia

2009 / L uxaviation is founded

1,500 Employees 250 Aircraft under management 14 Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO) facilities

2015

/ L uxaviation Group acquires a majority stake in Masterjet / Luxaviation acquires ExecuJet Aviation Group and becomes the second largest corporate aircraft operator in the world / China Minsheng Investment acquires a 33% share of Luxaviation Group

/ L uxaviation acquires Unijet and becomes the third largest European business aviation company with nearly sixty jets in its fleet / Fairjets becomes Luxaviation Germany / Luxaviation acquires a majority stake in London Executive Aviation (LEA), the leading business jet charter company in the UK / Abelag celebrates its 50th anniversary with an accident-free record

/ L uxaviation receives its first AOC

2011

/ L uxaviation acquires German aviation company Fairjets GmbH

146 Aircraft available for charter 14 Air Operating Certificates (AOCs) 23 Fixed-Based Operators (FBOs)

LUXAVIATION WORLDWIDE

Copenhagen

Cambridge

Berlin

London

Paderborn

Eindhoven

Brussels Kortijk Paris

Luxembourg Munich Zürich Geneva

Moscow Gerona Barcelona Palma

Valencia Lisbon

Istanbul

Ibiza

Tianjin

New Delhi

Monterrey

Riyadh

Dubai

Hong Kong

Toluca

Lagos

Kuala Lumpur Singapore

Bali

Johannesburg

Office Locations Fixed Base Operations (FBO)

Cape Town

Perth Sydney

Air Operator Certificate (AOC) Maintenance (MRO)

Melbourne

Wellington

Charter Completions Consulting Aircraft Management services offered globally For contact details – refer to office locations page

LUXAVIATION FLEET

VIP AIRLINER

× 4

ULTRA LONG RANGE JET × 68

HEAVY JET × 62

MIDSIZE JET × 28

LIGHT JET × 37

VERY LIGHT JET × 13

TURBO PROP × 34

HELICOPTER

× 6

1× Airbus ACJ320 1x Mc Donnell Douglas MD 87

1x Boeing 737-600 1x Embraer Lineage 1000

10x Global 6000 12x Global 5000 19x Global Express

3x Challenger 850 5x Gulfstream 650 4x Gulfstream 550

15x Falcon 7X

2x Gulfstream IVSP 4x Gulfstream 450 11x Falcon 900

14x Falcon 2000 13x Legacy 600/650 7x Challenger 605

10x Challenger 604 1x Challenger 601

1x Hawker 4000 3x Hawker 800

2x Falcon 50EX 2x Challenger 350 9x Challenger 300 1x Gulfstream 280

2x Learjet 75 5x Learjet 60 2x Citation Sovereign 1x Citation III

1x Hawker 400 4x Learjet 45 14x Citation Excel

2x Citation II 3x Phenom 300 6x Citation CJ2

4x Citation Mustang 3x Citation CJ1

5x Premier 1

5x Piper Cheyenne 1x 208B Supervan 1x 208B Grand Caravan

2x King Air 350 7x Super King Air 200 1x Piaggio Avanti

1x Eurocopter EC1551 1x Eurocopter EC135 1x Agusta AW119

2x Agusta AW139 1x Agusta A109 Power

7x Citation CJ3

16x Pilatus PC12 2x Piper Mirage/Malibu

OFFICE LOCATIONS

Luxaviation Group Head Office 4a, rue Albert Borschette L - 1246 Luxembourg info@luxaviation.com

ASIA

Brussels, Belgium T +32 2 720 58 80 charter.belgium@luxaviation.com

Bali, Indonesia T +62 81 558 408 883 fbo.wadd@execujet.co.id

Büren, Germany T +49 2955 74 88 22 8 charter.germany@luxaviation.com

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia T +603 7845 6800 support@execujet.com.my

Geneva, Switzerland T +41 22 707 19 27 charter.switzerland@luxaviation.com

Tianjin, China T +86 22 5835 3503 services@execujet.net.cn

Lisbon, Portugal T +351 21 002 6860

Singapore, Singapore T +65 6808 6305 enquiries@execujet.com.sg

Luxembourg, Luxembourg T +352 42 52 52 charter.luxembourg@luxaviation.com Paris Le Bourget, France T +33 1 48 35 90 90 charter.france@luxaviation.com Stapleford, United Kingdom T +44 1708 688420 quotes@flylea.com Singapore, Singapore T +65 6816 0369 info.asia@luxaviation.com ExecuJet Head Office ExecuJet Europe AG ExecuJet Aviation Centre PO Box 1 8058 Zürich-Airport, Switzerland T +41 44 804 1616 enquiries@execujet.eu AFRICA Cape Town, South Africa T +27 21 934 5764 enquiries@execujet.co.za Johannesburg, South Africa T +27 11 516 2300 enquiries@execujet.co.za Lagos, Nigeria T +234 1295 5110 enquiries@execujet.com.ng

Delhi, India T +91 11 2341 8199 vidp@birdexecujet.in

AUSTRALASIA Melbourne, Australia T +61 3 9937 2000 enquiries@execujet.com.au Perth, Australia T +61 8 6144 3100 enquiries@execujet.com.au Sydney, Australia T +61 2 9693 0800 enquiries@execujet.com.au Wellington, New Zealand T +64 4 387 7738 enquiries@execujet.co.nz EUROPE Barcelona, Spain T +34 93 298 33 73 fbo.lebl@execujet.eu Berlin, Germany T +49 30 8875 4700 enquiries@execujet.eu Cambridge, United Kingdom T +44 1 223 399 661 enquiries@execujet.eu Copenhagen, Denmark T +45 46 141 516 enquiries@execujet.eu Geneva, Switzerland T +41 22 710 44 34 enquiries@execujet.eu

Gerona, Spain T +34 93 298 3373 enquiries@execujet.eu Ibiza, Spain T +34 971 80 91 51 enquiries@execujet.eu Moscow, Russia T +7 495 637 2617 enquiries.ru@execujet.eu Munich, Germany T +49 89 975 95800 enquiries@execujet.eu Palma de Mallorca, Spain T +34 971 12 69 31 commercial@execujet.eu Valencia, Spain T +34 96 159 83 92 enquiries@execujet.eu MIDDLE EAST Dubai, United Arab Emirates (Dubai International) T +971 4 601 6300 enquiries@execujet-me.com Dubai, United Arab Emirates (DWC) T +971 4 601 6363 fbo.omdb@execujet-me.com Istanbul, Turkey (Ataturk) T +90 212 465 37 95 istops@bilenair.com.tr Istanbul, Turkey (Sabiha Gokcen) T +90 216 588 0610 sawops@bilenair.com.tr Riyadh, Saudi Arabia T +966 11 220 0218 fbo.oerk@nasexecujet.com LATIN AMERICA Monterrey, Mexico T +52 81 8369 0909 enquiries@execujetmexico.com Toluca, Mexico T +52 722 273 0003 enquiries@execujetmexico.com

For full details of locations, services and contacts, please visit: www.luxaviation.com www.execujet.com