Elite Traveler Summer 2023

LEADERS IN LUXURY JETS

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Back in the 1950s, Cunard popularized the saying “getting there is half the fun” as an advertising slogan in an attempt to fend o ff competition from passenger airplanes, which were increasingly cutting into Cunard’s share of wealthy travelers on its lucrative transatlantic routes. Airlines have come a long way since then. Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Etihad, and now Lufthansa and Swiss are installing walled suites for fi rst-class passengers in place of the previous generation of fl at-bed pods on their long-haul widebody jets. Private aviation, however, isn’t

standing still. Manufacturers and fl ight providers are putting an emphasis on comfort, choice, space and customization. From the private jets that fl y 16hours nonstop to ones that o ff er more headroom, VIP Airliners and down to small jets, we give you a bird’s-eye view of the latest trends in private jet interiors. Whether your mission is business, pleasure or a bit of both, we think you will agree with this next generation of private jets, getting there is at least two-thirds of the fun, perhaps even more.

by Doug Gollan

This image and below Bombardier’s Global 8000; the executive cabin

BOMBARDIER

If your private jet is meant to be a fl yingo ffi ce, Bombardier has just the thing. Its executive cabin for the Global 7500 and Global 8000 is targeting corporations and private customers who fl ywith larger groups of passengers and need enough space for everyone to gather for meetings in the same zone. There’s more table space for spreading out documents and large design presentations — perfect for executives who need to review big and complicated projects. An ultra-large credenza o ff ers an integrated fl ip-up monitor. The four Nuage cubes can be moved between the three passenger zones to create extra seating dynamically. They also double as stools or small tables. And you’ll arrive ready to win the deal — the Soleil circadian-based lighting system helps combat jet lag. bombardier.com