24 May

Posted at 09:17h in Aviation News

Flying over the Alps is forever an awe-inspiring experience.At ConnectJets, we endeavour to innovate and reinvent the private jet travel experience for our clients. We are delighted to have partnered with a DNA Affair, who offer a bespoke concierge and travel service throughout The Alps in both Summer and Winter seasons.As the plane pulls in over the alpine village of Gstaad, the mountains envelop you in a warm embrace. The town is as welcoming with its small winding main street wrapped in the beauty of exclusive retailers. Presiding over this elite enclave is the Gstaad Palace Hotel. With Switzerland’s long tradition of thermal wellness, a visit to the exclusive Spa is a perfect welcome for your summer sojourn.For the explorer...

10 May

Posted at 16:22h in Aviation News

We are very much looking forward to this years upcoming EBACE 2018 event, which runs over 29th-31st May 2018. The ConnectJets team will be present and on hand at the Piaggio Aerospace booth, located at T123 to meet you and answer any questions you may have on Charter requirements, the Avanti EVO and Sales Consultancy, including fractional ownership schemes, throughout the duration of the show.Interested in more information on the Avanti EVO? Come by Static Display SD_10 to view one of the most talked about business jets in the industry.Offering a 40% reduction in operating costs compared to rival aircraft due to superior efficiency and capabilities, the Avanti EVO is providing owners with not just a significant economic saving, but also...

25 Apr

Posted at 09:34h in Aviation News

International sight saving charity Orbis recently collaborated with portrait artist Tim Benson to hold an exhibition at London’s Mall Galleries.  Tim, Vice President of the Royal Institute of Oil Painters, is a practiced figurative artist committed to using his paintings to tell the stories of people from across the worldThe collection of 20 stunning oil paintings was inspired by the people Tim met on a visit to Orbis’s work in Zambia, and proceeds from sales of the artwork support Orbis’s work across the world.Each portrait tells the story of a child or adult who had sight-saving surgery, or of one of the local health workers trained by medical volunteers from Orbis.  Specialised paediatric services were virtually non-existent in the country...

25 Apr

Posted at 09:25h in Altitude Extras

A premium waterfront location can make for a smart investment, especially when it’s on the stunning Caribbean island of Barbados – bought to you by Abode2.Arrive on Barbados by private jet with ConnectJets and it’s plain sailing from there, straight up the West coast to Port St. Charles Marina, one of the island’s most exclusive waterfront addresses.More than just a five-star luxury marina, Port St. Charles Resort offers an elite luxury lifestyle like no other on a turquoise 10-acre lagoon, just north of Speightstown on the island’s fabled west coast. With properties overlooking the crystal-clear Caribbean ocean, visitors to this exclusive community can enjoy idyllic panoramic views and warm golden rays.For those with a penchant for all things nautical, the...

25 Apr

Posted at 09:19h in Altitude Extras

For millions of years, the Rhone river in Switzerland was home to sturgeons. Human influences caused their population to decline. After years of research, Kasperskian succeeded in bringing the sturgeon to its heritage region.In the picturesque canton of Valais, they created a new habitat for this endangered species. Pure waters of the Swiss Alps, excellent food and efforts of our top experts are reflected in the caviar’s quality. Kasperskian do not only produce what is probably the best caviar in the world, but also ensure that the sturgeon continue to liveKasperskian are the only certified producer of Caviar with Life – using a patented method that allows to harvest caviar naturally, without harming the fish. They also limit their environmental...

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...