25 Apr

Posted at 08:56h in Aviation News

Operated by HADID, Riviera Executive Aviation has been formed to develop and manage the executive aviation services at Riviera Airport including a new Executive Aviation Terminal, commonly referred to as a Fixed-Base Operator or FBO. The Riviera Airport is the home of Piaggio Aerospace and the Avanti EVO, the Italian-manufactured aircraft for which ConnectJets are the Exclusive Sales Agent in the UK & TerritoriesRiviera Airport, located in Villanova d’Albenga in Liguria, is the first and only privatised airport in Italy dedicated to General Aviation. It serves the Italian Riviera and provides a discreet transit to Monaco and the French Riviera.The airport has ambitious and unique development plans to become a major hub for General Aviation in the region. A new...

17 Apr

Posted at 12:41h in Altitude Extras

The Gladstone London range fuses contemporary aesthetic and functionality with the lost designs and craftsmanship of the 1920s era of ‘London Made’. Our young designers combine function and aesthetic to create timeless and durable designs. All of our products are handcrafted in an Italian factory near Lake Como to a level of quality only matched by the most renowned super brands. Founder, John O’Sullivan has over 30 years of experience working with the likes of MCM and Chanel and in 2015 decided to leverage his in depth knowledge of, and strong network in the fashion and leather goods industry to create Gladstone London; a brand where quality comes first.“I wanted to showcase my love of craftsmanship and design and pay homage to...

17 Apr

Posted at 12:39h in Aviation News

Belinda Robertson is the leading Scottish knitwear brand synonymous with luxury, quality and design. Belinda’s award-winning fashion-forward designs have caught the eye of some of the most influential women in fashion ever since her brands debut. We are now delighted to partner ConnectJets to bring clients the ultimate in elegant inflight style.The Belinda Robertson Luxe Jersey collection is the product of Belinda’s own international, jet set lifestyle. In search of the perfect travel partner, she developed a specific fabric that is smart enough for cocktails but with luxury-level comfort.Perfect for relaxing on-board without compromising on style; the silky soft and stretchy texture of the jersey is crafted to create elegant silhouettes, to drape beautifully over and flatter the body, without clinging.The...

17 Apr

Posted at 12:22h in Altitude Extras

First referred to in James Hilton’s 1933 novel, Lost Horizon, Shangri-La has become synonymous with earthly paradise, an ideal utopia of peace and harmony. Away from time and the ravages of man, Shangri-La is the proverbial promised land — a beacon of purity and happiness beyond the “lost horizon” of civilisation.The journey of Ao Yun began with a question: what does it take to make a world-class wine in China? It took four years of trekking across the vast expanses of China for our founder, to find what we were looking for: a region with the ideal terroir for genuinely world-class red wines. We couldn’t have found a more perfect, challenging or mystical land. Located on the northern edges of...

17 Apr

Posted at 12:06h in Aviation News

On the 23rd June 2016  the UK voted to leave the European Union.  Whilst the new relationship between the twenty-seven remaining members will bring with it its challenges, it will also bring new opportunities.Paramount to any deal is that we stay part of EASA (European Aviation Safety Agency) and retain full market access for both commercial and non-commercial flights, and also access to recruit the widest pool of talent for engineering and R&D.Following the publication of the joint report on December 8th 2017 and the approval of the European Council to move to phase two of negotiations, Aviation bodies including the business aviation industry will agree to a framework for a future relationship between the UK and the Members of...

17 Apr

Posted at 12:03h in Altitude Extras

Arrive by private jet to a Bedouin lunch in secluded private majlis in the historic southern town of Salalah, before an afternoon of snorkeling amongst the coral shelves along the coastline of the Indian Ocean. This beautiful stretch of the Dhofar coastline is host to an array of wildlife including spinner dolphins, green turtles, and coastal bird life including ospreys, pelicans, flamingos and kingfishers. Visit the verdant Wadi Darbat, the ruins of Sumhuram, the ancient trading port of the Queen of Sheba and the charming old port of Mirbat. Overnight is spent in a luxurious secluded camp and dinner is served each evening by your private chef, under the stars and before a crackling fire. Fly on to Muscat and journey...