Elite Traveler March-April 2018

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elite traveler MAR/APR 2018

The wide cabin of Bombardier’s Global 6000 is

Aviation

perfect for conducting business in the sky

Mile-high meeting The business-aviation trend favoring pricey long-range, wide-body aircraft — allowing those who spend long stretches of time flying between meetings to use that time to conduct business in the air — is continuing to grow with no signs of abating. A recent market study by broker/dealer Jetcraft forecasts 8,349 jet deliveries valued at $252 billion over the next decade. The study also shows that the preference for private wide-bodies has resulted in a 56 percent increase in list price per aircraft over the past 10 years, and the trend is expected to progress with the average price increasing a further 16 percent by 2026. Bombardier’s Global 6000 aircraft has exceptional features aimed at airborne productivity. Its nearly 8ft-wide cabin — with a volume of 2,000 cubic feet and the ability to accommodate 17 passengers comfortably — has everything you need to hold a business meeting in the sky, including advanced wing technology for a smooth ride and the fastest available in-flight internet connectivity. The Global 6000 also holds a speed record of six hours from London to New York, so you might have to finish your meeting on the runway. From $60.5m, bombardier.com

TAKE THREE/// FLYING CARPETS

1. TAI PING The Scenematic

2. SCOTTGROUP STUDIO The Stratis collection interprets layered compositions found in nature and architecture, reimagining them in elegant patterns and plush textures. The swirling motif of the Fanchon design (pictured) is reminiscent of a satellite weather pattern. Scott Group Studio works with designers to ensure your rug of choice is onboard your jet. scottgroupstudio.com

3. STEPEVI Unveiled at Maison & Objet in January 2018, Stepevi’s Moonlight collection is a cosmic series of contemporary rugs interior designer Juan Montoya. Moon Island (pictured) evokes ripples on the surface of a moonlit pond. Like all Stepevi carpeting, the wool-and-viscose style is bespoke and can be customized. stepevi.com dreamed up by Colombian-born

collection, conceived in collaboration with esteemed interior designer André Fu, draws on the urban landscape of the world’s major cities to create expressive carpet designs. Our favorite, Diagonal Lights I (pictured), brings to mind an illuminated city skyline at dusk. All jet designs are custom made to order. taipingaviation.com

Words Samantha Coles. Photo Steve Schulte