Queen Elizabeth II £3 Million Private Jet

Last year the Royal family traveled 137,000 miles on 18 scheduled flights and had spend over £193,000 chartering aircraft because the RAF planes had either broken down or not available.

So as part of the plans to cut the Royal family's ever-increasing travel costs, the Queen Elizabeth II will soon have her own £3 million private plane, which would be used only by the Queen and other royals.

Currently, the royal family uses two planes from 32 Squadron at RAF Northolt but they are more than 20 years old and are deemed too unreliable.

By March next year, the Queen is taking delivery of a new Sikorsky chopper, a six-seater helicopter which will be leased for £500,000 a year, which is also scheduled to arrive next month.

Via: DailyMail

Dassault Easy Falcon EX 2000 10-seater Personal Private Jet

Dassault presents to the public its latest creation, the Easy Falcon EX 2000, a 10-seats personal private jet conceived to serve business men.

To the comfortable executive seats, Falcon adds an interesting meeting area thought to avoid dead moments and make good use of commuting times to conclude important business actions.

This aircraft is equipped with entertainment systems that features front and rear 20" Honeywell LCD monitors, Dual Honeywell DVD players, Sony stereo headsets, 8 cabin spearkers and 1 lavatory speaker.

The Easy Falcon EX 2000 price is US$22.5 million.

Panasonic iPod Merge for the new In-flight Entertainment System

Panasonic is preparing for the multimedia merge with iPod for in-flight entertainment system, which will enable passengers to view photos from digital camera, camcorders as well as gain full access to iPod/iPhone, the possible merge was revealed at the Paris Air Show.

One of the most important aspects taken care of by Panasonic is a new graphical interface that allows users to manage their multimedia content from different devices. The iPod Merge solution is expected to be available later this September, 2009.

Embraer Legacy 600 Executive Private Jet

Legacy 600 is a luxury executive private jet manufactured by Embraer (one of the largest aircraft manufacturers in the world) with only 285 hours of flight assets. Located in Dublin, Ireland, where he received the care of staff at the service of the owner.

It can accommodate up to 13 passengers, each of which enjoys the comfort provided by the large leather armchairs sewn by hand. The equipment for the entertainment and communication are the state of the art.

Driven by high-Rolls Royce, the aircraft is now on sale at a price of US$22.5 million.

Russian Billionaire Roman Abramovich Wants to Buy an Airport in Tassignano

The Russian magnate Roman Abramovich is one who loves luxury in its most opulent. Its movable and immovable property occupy corpertine of glossy magazines, because they represent the icon of a style of living adopted at the highest levels.

The yacht is one of his great passions, but also in the aircraft, the President of Chelsea not joking. Just to satisfy the need to easily reach Tuscany, the richest oligarchs in mind would purchase at Tassignano, in the province of Lucca.

In its intentions, the small airport to become a facility that would facilitate the arrival and departure of his jet and those of other celebrities who love the beautiful region. Currently there is no official confirmation, but Piero Giampaoli, president of the company that runs it, merely saying: "Everything is possible."

Via: radionostalgia

BMW Group DesignworksUSA & Dassault Aviation Launches New Interior Concept for the Falcon 7X Business Jet

BMW Group DesignworksUSA collaborates with Dassault Aviation for the interior cabin of the new Falcon 7X business jet.

Debuting at EBACE 2009, in Geneva, the new Falcon 7X cabin introduces subtle curves throughout the interior. A single arc carpet element visually stretches the cabin and connects the interior front to back. Curved bulkheads visually expand the main cabin volume while subtle curves in the galley and main cabin create better flow. Cabin lighting techniques feature up-wash and down-wash ambient lights as well as light strips. The combination of new lighting and more contrast between the carpet, the side walls and headliners emphasize openness, spaciousness and comfort. The final result is elegant and styled cabin fused with function.

The design combines a modern, non-ornamental appeal with timeless aspects of quality in the attention to detail and craftsmanship, the press release read:

“We have been very pleased with our decision to collaborate with DesignworksUSA,” said Dassault Aviation’s John Rosanvallon, President and CEO of Dassault Falcon. “Thanks to DesignworksUSA’s transportation design expertise and hard work, the new Falcon 7X interior cabin reflects our goal to define a new level of flying experience.”

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Airbus A380 Superjumbo Private Flying Palace

An unkown buyer from Middle Eastern prince has spend £300 million for a luxurious Airbus A380 private jet, which is being designed by Worcestershire-based firm Design Q. The modified Airbus A380 superjumbo flying palace is the world's largest private jet when completed in three years time.

According to Design Q's co-founder Gary Doy, the belly of the A380 has been turned into a relaxation zone, including a Turkish bath lined with marble only two millimetres thick to keep the weight down.

Mr Doy added: 'It is something very, very special and there is nothing like it on the market yet.
We are not trying to put a hotel in the air, it is tailored to the needs of flying, and has unique features which fit into that. The Turkish bath is particularly spectacular, a steam room with marble, low lights and lots of spa treatments to choose from.'

There is also a unique well-being room that has floors and walls turned into giant screens showing the ground below. Guests can enjoy a unique flying experience by stepping on to the magic carpet as a cool scented breeze blows in the room.

The five suites which form the owner's private quarters have king- size beds, entertainment systems and a prayer room featuring computer generated prayer mats which always face Mecca. A lift shuttles between the plane's three floors, from the private quarters upstairs, down to the concert hall, featuring a baby grand piano and seating for ten, and to the garage below.

Via: Dailymail

Hotelicopter - The World's first flying hotel

Hotelicopter is the largest helicopter ever built, modeled after the Soviet Mil V-12. The Hotelicopter concept aims to top this airborne opulence by equipping a four story converted heavy lift aircraft with 18 luxuriously-appointed room hotels for adrenaline junkies seeking a truly unique and memorable travel experience.

Each soundproofed room is equipped with a queen-sized bed, fine linens, a mini-bar, coffee machine, wireless internet access, and all the luxurious appointments you’d expect from a flying five star hotel. Room service is available one hour after liftoff and prior to landing.

The Hotelicopter’s excellent crew and staff make your security and safety their number one priority. And the vehicle meets or exceeds all safety, operating, and maintenance requirements outlined by the FAA in the CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) relating to transport category rotorcraft.

Hotelicopter has announced a travel schedule for the flying hotel starting with the inaugural flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport June 26th 2009. Tickets will be on same at an undisclosed price once their reservation system is open.

Hotelcopter in Action

Etihad Unveils the New Diamond Seat on Airbus 340-500

Etihad Airways is once again placing itself at the forefront of in-flight innovation with the arrival of its new purpose-built Airbus 340-500 and the revolutionary Diamond Seat

The new Diamond First Class cabin offers passengers individual Arabic-styled suites with sliding privacy doors. They feature luxury leather upholstered by world-renowned Poltrona Frau.

Each suite is fitted with an extra-large seat that extends to a fully-flat 80-inch bed and is equipped with built-in massager, lumbar support and adjustable headrest.

Seats also contain power sockets for laptops, iPods and other electronic devices. The hotel-style comforts also include an illuminated wardrobe.

Marble-topped bathrooms boast stylish wash basins and a leather fold-down changing room seat, while guests are entertained with a 23-inch LCD personal TV/video system offering 600 hours of on-demand entertainment.

The new Diamond First Class cabin will be fitted onto Etihad's new A340-600 aircraft and will be rolled out over the next two years.

Via: etihad

L’Hélicoptère par Hermès Eurocopter EC 135

Legendary French luxury brand Hermès and helicopter maker Eurocopter got its delivery to Falcon Aviation Services in Abu Dhabi, the first $6 million special version of EC 135 helicopter pertinently named L’Hélicoptère par Hermès.

“This helicopter illustrates a fusion between design and technology, where every detail has been created for VIP and business travellers,” said Salem Al Kayoumi, FAS’s vice-chairman.

Hermès final design incorporates a number of alterations on the EC135, a twin-engined helicopter chosen because of its unusually low noise-signature and a spacious cabin that seats four passengers and two pilots.

It has a spacious cabin which can accommodate up to five passengers plus a pilot as well as several pieces of luggage. L’Hélicoptère par Hermès is a standard EC 135 technically but the interior was designed by Hermès with guidance from Eurocopter’s engineers. The interior features Hermès calf leather seats and leather trimmed controls, the cabin is enclosed in Hermès canvas and comes with binoculars so the passengers can view the scenery from above.

L’Hélicoptère par Hermès Video

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Experience Airbus A380 Luxurious Cabin

When it launched in March 2006, the Airbus A380 is the world's first twin-deck, twin-aisle and the biggest commercial aircraft, easily eclipsing Boeing's 747.

The versatile Airbus A380 cabins offer more space to passengers along with wider seats and aisles. A cabin designed around needs of passengers today and tomorrow provides the latest comfort standards – with wider seats and aisles, plus more space regardless of class of ticket. Optional lower deck use for rest areas, business, bar or other amenities can further enhance the A380 travel experience.

An advanced lightning system for an array of moods and atmospheres.

The in-flight entertainment (IFE) system on the A380 is the best available, offering movies, connectivity, audio and games on-demand - all direct to individual liquid crystal displays on seatbacks. A380 passengers benefit from the latest in In-Flight Entertainment systems, developed especially to take advantage of the A380's fibre-optic data distribution network. Outside cameras enable passengers to watch the world go by in real time from various viewpoints.

On the A380, passengers can use their laptop computers and access the internet. Airlines can select options such as the use of mobile phones or a business centre.

The stairs between the upper and lower decks.

On the A380, the upper deck is 70 inches (180cm) wider than competitor aircraft's, while the main deck is up to 20 inches (50cm) wider. The outward sloping cabin walls of the main deck add to the overall sense of spaciousness.

The A380 cabins feature mood lighting thanks to light emitting diodes (LED) capable of simulating day or night. Mood lighting eases the stress of jet lag for long-haul passengers and also helps provide a relaxing ambiance. Cabin lighting is carefully controlled by cabin crew at the touch of a screen making it easily adaptable to the requirements of long-haul travel. Windows are also bigger, providing more natural light and a better view outside the aircraft.

Source & photos via: airbus