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Flying is a luxury. Possible.
New technologies. Targeted research and attention to detail. Serving those who travel for business and pleasure. The private jet becomes an exciting dream.
By Franco Bruno
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The world is changing rapidly and imposes new lifestyles. Private jets, viewed primarily as status symbols, have rightly entered the universe of the rapidly developing industrial model, allowing restriction-free, fully independent travel. Assisted by advanced digital platforms that revolutionise the ecosystem of travel, they also provide on-demand services so that travellers can order products and services from their seat (taxi, restaurant, clothing, appointments) at their destination.
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Thus, climbing on board the Cessna Citation Longitude becomes a unique experience. In the cocooned silence of the cabin (almost two metres) with the largest space (legroom) of any midsize jet, passengers can savour the relaxation of a different journey. Sinking into seats designed for ease of movement and with a galley, bar corner and galley with ample room for food preparation, the 12 passengers will barely notice the powerful thrust (7,665 lb ea 34.10 kN ea) of the Honeywell HFT7700L engines, while surrounded by sophisticated design, high technology, standard Wi-Fi and On-Demand in-flight enter tainment system. On this issue the innovative jets of Cessna, Dassault, Embraer and Gulfstream.
PARIS-LE BOURGET BUSINESS AIRPORT HAS A NEW VIP TERMINAL
The Astonsky Terminal is now open at Paris-Le Bourget Airport. After 9 months of construction work Astonsky, a subsidiary of the French Clair Group, inaugurated its 5-Star hotel standard terminal on 17 October 2019.
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Acquired in 2018 from an English company by Clair Group, the real estate complex is on the north side of the airport, ideally located at the airport gates between Roissy CDG and the heart of Paris. The Astonsky terminal consists of a 6,920 m2 building spread over six levels, 3 airplane hangars and more than 16,000 m2 of aircraft parking.
DASSAULT TO HIGHLIGHT FALCON 8X, 900LX TRIJETS AT DUBAI
Dassault Aviation will showcase its ultra-long range large cabin Falcon 8X flagship and super versatile 900LX at this year’s edition of the Dubai Air Show, which opens on November 17 at Dubai World Central.
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The 6,450 nm / 11,945 km Falcon 8X has been a leading seller in the Middle East since the first aircraft was delivered to a Gulf customer three years ago. The 8X can fly non-stop from New York to Dubai, Dubai to Adelaide, or Chicago to Jeddah, yet land at restricted airports that are typically inaccessible to large business jets, like London City, Gstaad, Switzerland, and Saint-Tropez-La Mole, France.
NEW TERMINAL OF BUSINESS AND GENERAL AVIATION AT MALPENSA
The new Terminal, open 24/7 and covering a surface of 1,400 sqm within a dedicated area at the Malpensa airport, is located in between Terminal 1 and Terminal 2 and features a 50,000 sqm apron in addition to a 5,000 sqm hangar for the latest generation of executive jets.
Copyright © Sea Prime.The opening of the new General Aviation Terminal in Malpensa, with dedicated infrastructure and services, will allow SEA Prime to develop the potential of the market and the catchment area, meeting the constantly growing demands of First or Business-Class passengers who arrive in Malpensa and then use private helicopters or jets to reach their destinations in Italy and Europe.
AIRBUS ACH160: ON YACHT FOR FIRST TIME
Airbus Corporate Helicopters (ACH) will this week begin demonstrating the world’s most advanced medium helicopter - the ACH160 - to prospective customers at the Monaco Yacht Show, the world’s foremost super yacht event.
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The aircraft will form the centrepiece of a triumvirate of Airbus helicopters also including the market-leading ACH145 and the lighter ACH135 – all fitted to purpose for yacht operations. The ACH160 promises to be a striking sight over Monaco’s bay on 26th September with a landing and take-off from the 139m Lürssen Flying Fox.
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Avion Luxury Magazine #23/2019
Editor in Chief: Angela Trivigno. Contributors: Franco Bruno, Alex D'Agosta, Lisa Maria River, Francesco Salerno, Alisè Vitri. Translations: Juliet Halewood. Photos contributors & Press Offices: A. Lange & Söhne; Acqua di Parma; Alia Yachts (Photos Credits Jeff Brown); Aston Martin Lagonda Limited; Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A.; Aviazione Generale Aeroporto Cagliari; Baglietto S.p.A.; Beauty and Luxury; Benetti - Azimut Benetti S.p.A.; Bentley Motors Ltd; Bugatti Automobiles S.A.S.; Camille Vivier for Dior (Dior Haute Couture); Cessna Aircraft Company/Textron Aviation Inc.; Chanel Haute Couture; de Grisogono S.A.; Dessault Aviation/Dessault Falcon Jet Corp.; Dior Haute Couture; Dior High Jewellery; Dior; Dolce & Gabbana S.r.l.; Eccelsa Aviation S.r.l.; Embraer Executive Jets; Estée Lauder Companies (London); Ferrari S.p.A.; Gaultier Paris Haute Couture; G.E.T. Grace Executive Tourism; Georges Chakra Haute Couture; Giorgio Armani Privé; Givenchy; Grazia Lotti Relazioni Pubbliche; Gruppo Lvmh; Guerlain; Gulf Craft; Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation/General Dynamics Company; Guo Pei Paris Haute Couture; Harry Winston Timepieces; IWC Schaffhausen; Jaeger-LeCoultre/Richemont International SA; La Prairie S.p.A.; MB&F SA; Passaparola Relazioni Pubbliche; Piaget (Richemont Italia S.P.A.); Pininfarina S.p.A. Head of Communication; Porsche Italia S.p.A./Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche AG.; Pressjam Snc; PressReader/NewspaperDirect Inc.; Ralph & Russo Haute Couture; Roger Dubuis; Rolex Italia S.p.A.; Rosewood Hotels/Rosewood Baha Mar; Sand People Communication; Sculati & Partners; Sea Prime S.p.A.; Shutterstock, Inc.; Sky Services S.p.A.; TAG Farnborough Airport; Tankoa Yachts S.p.A.; Tiffany & Co.; Tom Ford Beauty; Tom Kuest/Shutterstock; Ufficio Stampa Richard Mille; Universal Weather and Aviation, Inc.; Vacheron Constantin/Richemont International SA; Viktor&Rolf Haute Couture; Yannis Vlamos for Gaultier Paris Haute Couture; Ziad Nakad Haute Couture (Imaxtree for Méphistophélès). Sisterscom.com Snc photos archive: licenza acquistata da Shutterstock Inc./Shutterstock.com: © Copyright Chz_mhOng; Tom Kuest. Frequency semiannual (Winter 2019-2020). Avion Luxury Magazine N23/2019-2020, published 31/11/2019. Registration Tribunale di Bergamo (Italy) N5 27/02/2009 and N6 3/07/2019 Registro Stampa. Publisher, Management, Administration ans Advertising: Sisterscom.com Snc di Annalisa e Angela Trivigno - Via Piave 102, 23879 Verderio (LC) Italy. Registro delle Imprese di Lecco - Numero LC-304260 - P. IVA/C.F. 03248170163. Literary and artistic property: © Copyright Sisterscom.com Snc. All rights reserved. Reproduction prohibited.
