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Many of the world's most expensive watches are unique, diamond-encrusted pieces or rare vintage models sold at auction for record-breaking prices. Beyond these unique creations, the brands Patek Philippe, Audemars Piguet, and Richard Mille are renowned for producing exceptionally costly timepieces.. In this segment of PERSÕNALUXE, Lanci Soans with the help of Phillipp Hanna, one of Europe's preeminent 3D visualisers, take a look at two of the world's top makers in hyper-expensive watches.
They will not only look at why these watches are so expensive but why the buyers are wiling to spend that kind of money for a personal timepiece. And of course, Lancia will weigh in on what role watches play in the global STYLE scene.
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Inspired by the profound beauty of daydreams and the tranquil elegance of nature, Project Reverie is a concept meticulously crafted by Winch Design for Oceanco’s Simply Custom 80m initiative. Reverie is a testament to the harmonious fusion of smooth, sweeping lines, an arrestingly pure hull, and the delicate sculpting of simplicity itself. This union results in the sheer elegance that defines Reverie. The concept seamlessly blends interior and exterior living spaces, catering perfectly to the dynamic lifestyle of a discerning owner.
Well, folks, we've arrived. Artificial Intelligence has officially entered the aircraft cabin, and I'm not just talking about the autopilot (though let's be honest, we've been trusting robots to fly us around for decades—what's a little interior design among friends?).
The benefits? They're genuinely impressive. AI can now analyze thousands of design iterations in the time it takes you to argue about whether that galley configuration will actually work. It's crunching ergonomic data, predicting maintenance needs, optimizing material selections for weight and durability, and even generating lighting schemes that might actually help passengers sleep. One designer told me their AI tool saved them three weeks on a recent completion project. Three weeks! That's practically a vacation's worth of time back in their lives.
But here's where things get interesting—and by interesting, I mean occasionally hilarious. AI doesn't understand that "luxurious" doesn't always mean "add more gold leaf." It hasn't learned that some clients actually mean "subtle" when they say subtle. And it definitely hasn't mastered the art of reading the room when a completion manager is having that kind of day.
We've seen AI suggest placing a full bar where the emergency exit should be (points for ambition, minus several for FAA compliance). It's generated "innovative" seating layouts that would require passengers to be contortionists. And don't get me started on the time it recommended "maximizing natural light" in a windowless area—A for effort, F for physics.
The real magic happens when human creativity partners with machine intelligence. AI handles the heavy computational lifting while designers bring intuition, taste, project experience and the crucial ability to tell a client, "No, we actually can't install a splash tub in the kid's cabin"
As we move forward, the smart money isn't on AI replacing aircraft interior designers—it's on designers who embrace these tools becoming unstoppable forces of innovation. After all, someone still needs to explain to the algorithm why that technically perfect design just doesn't feel right.
Here's to the future: faster, smarter, and hopefully still requiring human common sense.
Richard Roseman -
Publisher / Editor
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The next time you walk through a spectacular aircraft interior, admiring the seamless design and flawless execution, remember that all of this excellence sits on a foundation of meticulous documentation.
Thomas Chatfield - Executive Contributor &
CEO - Camber Aviation Management
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n the world of cabin design and completion, there are the 'Stars' and then there's the unsung stagehands behind the scenes. The usual 'A listers' that take center-stage are; Design, replete with all its seductive 3D renderings and CMF boards, the impressive Engineering Package and technical drawings, that make it all real! And finally of course, the never-boring, often theatrical PDR/CDRs - dozens of people swarming around from every camp, eating donuts, slugging back cappuccinos and getting the whole production ready for showtime!
Yet lurking in the background of every project, large or small, is the Specification Document - that boring little prelim script that nobody wants to read and whose stage value barely ranks a yawn.
BUT, in the same way a wonderful play or film wouldn't exist without a script, neither would any great interior without a tightly written, carefully drafted Specification. It's the essential predicate for every great project - and the tighter, more well-defined it is, the better the outcome on delivery day.
In this installment of Airborne Café, listen as Thomas Chatfield puts a very fine point on the high importance of a well-written specification document.
- Thomas Chatfield
This is the tenth installment of Airborne Cafe. We are proud to embark on this ongoing series of thoughts, extollings and stories from one of the premier figures in our industry. In each issue Thomas Chatfield will offer us thought provoking articles like the one above - each of them relevant and insightful from the perspective of private aviation. Simply hit the link at right to finish the article and while you're there, learn more about Camber Aviation Management and the importance of their work
AEROSPACE TECHNOLOGIES GROUP announces their acquisition by Bain Capital. In simultaneous acquisitions, Bain acquired both ATG and Jamco, sharply expanding its Global Cabin Interiors Platform.
How does it affect ATG's current operation? ATG's current operation and product portfolio will not change. ATG will retain all its current workforce and Mario Ceste will remain as CEO.
Why Does It Matter? Because with Jamco now as its sister company, it broadens an entire range of collaborative supports, not the least of which is new STC supports - which will afford ATG a faster to market path for expanding onto additional aircraft platforms. Read the full Press Release below.
Owner / Operators and Flight Departments, Welcome Aboard.
Five years ago when we launched Freshbook Magazine, it had one purpose: to pull together the entire global community of interior related companies - Cabin Suppliers, Completion Centers and Design Studios. In fact we're only one of two magazines in the world that focuses entirely on jet cabin interiors - and we're the sole such all digital publication.
But today, we're extremely proud to announce a NEW permanent segment to our magazine. Up until little more than a year ago, 100% of our subscribers and social media followers were 'companies' in one of the three categories above. Today, however, Owner / Operators & Flight Departments account for almost 9% of our subscriber base - and it's growing. It's been a very organic trend and without solicitation. Yet, as you might imagine, we're very happy about this new top-tier subset of Freshbook subscribers, a group whose newfound attention adds obvious value to the advertisers and readers we serve!
Check out our exclusive, entirely dedicated page for this new very special audience!
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The November Installment of Jetzign is Proud to Feature
T A M A E S A T S U
JETZIGN is a ongoing feature in each issue of JCF Magazine,
as well as a permanent section. The purpose of Jetzign is to display the talents, techinical skills and completion oversight expertise of the world's most recognized designers (both the independents and those who preside over the design departments within major centers). Within each Jetzign feature article, we focus on the work of a specific designer and illustrate the body of their work via video animation, still images and narratives from the designer.
I believe true design is about timeless, understated beauty — the kind that quietly endures. It begins with being sensitive to light, materials, culture, and the emotions a space can create. When color, texture, and proportion come together with clear intention, something that feels both real and timeless unfolds.
Whether I’m designing an aircraft cabin or a private interior, I want the space to feel modern yet enduring — a place that connects with people. Timeless beauty isn’t about perfection; it’s about balance — between innovation and simplicity, the familiar and the unexpected. That’s where understated elegance, and humanity, live in design.
Tamae Satsu,
Founder & Creative Director, Studio TAMA
After a long and rewarding tenure at Teague,
Tamae Satsu joins the global Independent Design enclave.
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Tamae Satsu is an award-winning aircraft interior and CMF designer recognized for her contributions to globally awarded projects across Japan and the United States. She began her professional journey in Japan as an architectural designer, cultivating a deep understanding of spatial planning, materials, and attention to detail. Seeking broader horizons, she moved to the U.S., where she expanded her expertise into hospitality design before focusing on aviation and transportation interiors. Throughout her career, Tamae has worked on innovative projects across commercial aircraft, premium seating, and forward-looking mobility concepts such as supersonic travel, eVTOL, and space interiors. Her designs blend a Japanese sensibility of harmony, subtle detail, and timeless beauty with a global perspective, creating cabin environments and passenger experiences that are both functional and emotionally resonant.
With mountains of experience and well-nourisehed talents, Japan raised, Seattle based Tamae Satsu joins the global cadre of Independent Designers.
“It's always exciting to cover designers on the world stage, but it's especially nice to capture them just as they emerge from a long-tenured position with a larger company. Ms. Satsu has spent the last 17 years in aviation design, based in
Seattle.” - and to hear her talk about it, her time there was very rewarding and a deep learning experience. But over the last year, she has emerged on the scene as an independent and we're honored to feature her in this installment of Jetzign.
Project by Teague, Photo courtesy by Tamae Satsu
“In aviation, design is a form of movement — a balance of light, texture, space, and emotion.”
-Tamae Satsu
Image by: Studio TAMA
Image by: Studio TAMA
THE MERGING OF INATE TALENT & YEARS OF PROJECT EXPERIENCE
Across the timeline of a designer's career, there is a "sweet spot". It lies in the merging and overlap of project experience, and the development of one's raw talents. That sweet spot can last for years - even decades - but it never starts until time has brought the two elements together.
Tamae Satsu is firmly in the "sweet spot". Her project experience at Teague and elsewhere is heavy, with countless projects to her credit. Combine that with her intrinsic design talent, and you have the unique forces that all customers are looking when it comes to selecting and applying the right talents to their project.
The Andree Putman Quote below has always resonated with me.
"To not dare is to have already lost. We should seek out ambitions, even unrealistic projects… because things only happen when we dream"
Project by Teague, Photo courtesy by Tamae Satsu
Tamae's approach consistently emphasizes how materials, lighting, and form influence human perception and well-being, creating interiors that are comfortable, inspiring, and memorable. By merging timeless elegance with forward-looking innovation and sustainability, Tamae continues to shape the future of aircraft and transportation interiors, delivering designs that are beautiful, functional, and responsible.
Project by Teague, Photo by Tamae Satsu
Tamae is recognized internationally for her contributions to aviation design, receiving multiple prestigious design awards. She leads the development of materials, finishes, and color strategies, applying them across entire cabin interiors, seating programs, and branded passenger spaces. A strong emphasis on research, collaboration, and innovation ensures that each design is distinctive, future-focused, and aligned with the vision of the project or brand.
A passionate advocate for sustainable design, Tamae integrates environmentally responsible materials and practices into her work, balancing performance, aesthetics, and the long-term impact on the planet. She understands that sustainable choices in materials, finishes, and processes are essential not only for the environment but also for delivering a thoughtful and enduring passenger experience.
Courage.
Clean, uncluttered details that blend function with aesthetics. This is one of the signatures of Tama - a way of creating elements that neither beg for attention nor interfere with it. Calming to the eye, effortless interface.
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“Luxury branding is not about just adding a logo—it’s about creating a space where every detail whispers exclusivity, craftsmanship, and timeless design.”
Project by Teague, Photo by Tamae Satsu
Project by Teague, Photo courtesy by Tamae Satsu
CMF is one of Tamae Satsu's core talents. She studied it in school and she has practiced it passionately throughout her career. Understanding materials is indispensable in today's design world. Aesthetics, durability, UV, comfort and sustainability. All enter the equation. They all matter.
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Texas based Patriot Aerospace Solutions is proud to announce their openning this fall. Headed by the well-known Robinson brothers Jeff, Joe and partner Scott Wesley. The newly-formed company will roll out with a brand new 35,000 sq. ft. facility in Waxahachie, TX. The newco will be building deliverable interior components ranging from light refresh, to major refurbs and brand new turnkey interiors. Lear more >>
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icture this: it's a sun-drenched September morning in Monaco's Port Hercule, and while gleaming superyachts bob gently in the Mediterranean breeze, something unexpected catches your eye. Nestled among the yacht brokers' pavilions and luxury tender displays is a sophisticated Boeing Business Jets booth, complete with opulent cabin mockups that would make even the most discerning yacht owner take notice. Welcome to one of luxury aviation's most brilliant marketing discoveries – the Monaco Yacht Show has become the unlikely but perfect hunting ground for private jet manufacturers.
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When did Boeing Business Jets discover that the best place to sell a $200 million flying palace isn't at an airport, but floating next to actual palaces in Monaco's harbor?
The Perfect Storm of Luxury
What makes the Monaco Yacht Show such fertile ground for private jet sales isn't just the concentration of wealth – it's the mindset. The individuals strolling the floating corridors of 200-foot superyachts aren't just rich; they're luxury connoisseurs who understand the value of exceptional craftsmanship, bespoke design, and uncompromising quality. They're already committed to the idea that the journey itself should be as magnificent as the destination.
The parallels between megayacht ownership and large private jet ownership are striking. Both represent the ultimate expression of personal luxury transportation, both require significant ongoing operational commitments, and both serve as extensions of their owner's identity and lifestyle. A person who appreciates the hand-stitched leather appointments and custom woodwork of a yacht's master suite is precisely the customer who will understand the appeal of a Boeing Business Jet's fully customized cabin featuring bedroom suites, conference areas, and even shower facilities.
As Boeing's Greg Laxton noted in 2018, customers were "looking for more and more space" and "seeking larger aircraft with more range," trends that mirror the superyacht industry's constant push toward bigger, more capable vessels. The same mentality that drives someone to commission a 300-foot yacht with a helicopter pad and submarine garage makes them an ideal candidate for a BBJ 777X with intercontinental range and palace-level interiors.
The Interior Design Connection
Perhaps nowhere is the yacht-jet connection more apparent than in interior design. Both industries have evolved far beyond mere functionality to become showcases for the world's finest craftspeople and designers. Walk through a Boeing Business Jets display at Monaco, and you'll encounter the same Italian leather suppliers, German cabinetmakers, and British textile artisans who outfit the world's finest superyachts.
The design philosophies have converged as well. Modern superyachts emphasize open, flowing spaces with abundant natural light, sophisticated entertainment systems, and wellness facilities – concepts that have been seamlessly adapted to aircraft interiors. A BBJ might feature a yoga studio, wine cellar, or spa-quality bathroom that wouldn't look out of place on a 150-foot yacht. The design process itself mirrors yacht commissioning, with months or even years spent customizing every detail to the owner's exact specifications.
This convergence has created a new breed of luxury designer who works seamlessly across both industries. Studios that might complete a yacht's interior one month could find themselves designing an ACJ319 cabin the next, bringing cross-pollination of ideas and raising the bar for both industries.
The Birth of an Unlikely Romance
When the Monaco Yacht Show first launched in 1991, it was conceived as a pure celebration of maritime luxury. The event was designed to showcase the world's most magnificent superyachts in the glamorous setting of Monte Carlo, attracting the globe's wealthiest individuals who could afford these floating palaces. For its first decade, the show remained focused entirely on nautical pursuits, with exhibitors limited to yacht builders, designers, brokers, and marine equipment suppliers.
But sometime in the early 2000s, a lightbulb moment occurred in the boardrooms of major aircraft manufacturers. Someone realized that the same ultra-high-net-worth individuals shopping for $50 million yachts were precisely the demographic they needed to reach for their most expensive private aircraft. The crossover wasn't just logical – it was inevitable.
Boeing Business Jets, which had launched its luxury division in 1996, was among the first to recognize this golden opportunity. By 2018, Boeing's presence at the Monaco Yacht Show had become so established that Gregory Laxton, President of Boeing Business Jets, was conducting interviews at the event, discussing the evolving expectations of private jet customers with the same sophistication one might expect at an aerospace industry conference.
VVIP and /or Head of State aircraft (a.k.a. Bizliners) are a different animal in terms of cabin engineering. Unlike business jets, there is little to no recurring engineering in these projects. They are extremely custom meaning everything that goes into them has to be engineered from scratch - a complete clean-sheet-of-paper. And it all has to occur within a very short timeframe.
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The Social Currency Factor
There's another crucial element that makes the Monaco Yacht Show such a natural fit for private aviation: the social aspect of luxury ownership. Both superyachts and large private jets serve as ultimate conversation starters and relationship builders among the ultra-wealthy. They're not just transportation – they're invitations, statements, and tools for creating unforgettable experiences.
The Monaco Yacht Show perfectly captures this social dimension. The event attracts over 30,000 international visitors annually and brings together "the elite of the nautical industry," creating an environment where natural conversations about luxury transportation flourish. A yacht owner hosting friends for a Mediterranean cruise is exactly the person who might need a large-cabin jet to efficiently transport guests from multiple continents to join the voyage.
The networking opportunities at Monaco are legendary, and private jet manufacturers have learned to leverage this social energy brilliantly. Rather than sterile aircraft showrooms, they create experiential spaces where potential customers can envision themselves living the lifestyle these aircraft enable. Boeing doesn't just show cabin configurations – they create scenes where guests can imagine hosting business meetings at 41,000 feet or enjoying family time in a sky-high living room.
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Beyond Boeing: The Industry Follows
Boeing's success at Monaco didn't go unnoticed. Today, the official exhibitor categories include "helicopters, private jets" alongside traditional maritime offerings, reflecting how thoroughly aviation has integrated into the event. Gulfstream, with its reputation for ultra-long-range luxury, found Monaco audiences perfectly matched to their G650 and G700 capabilities. Bombardier's Global series, designed for intercontinental luxury travel, resonated with yacht owners accustomed to crossing oceans in style.
The integration goes deeper than simple exhibition space. Private jet companies now sponsor yacht show events, aviation-themed parties happen aboard displayed superyachts, and some of the most impressive yacht owners arrive at the show via their equally impressive aircraft – creating a virtuous cycle of luxury transportation showcase.
The Future of the Sky-Sea Connection
As we look toward the future, the relationship between the superyacht and large private jet markets seems destined to deepen further. Sustainable aviation fuels and electric aircraft development mirror the superyacht industry's increasing focus on environmental responsibility. The rise of "expedition yachts" designed for remote adventures parallels growing interest in large-cabin jets capable of reaching the world's most distant airports.
Perhaps most intriguingly, some visionaries are already exploring hybrid concepts – yacht-like interiors in aircraft designed for extended stays aloft, or aircraft designed to seamlessly interface with superyachts at remote destinations. The Monaco Yacht Show, with its tradition of showcasing the impossible made possible, seems the perfect venue for unveiling such innovations.
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A Field Trip To The Middle of Nowhere.
How a Red Cabin Excursion to Southern Austria inspired even the most seasoned among us.
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The Monaco Magic
What makes the Monaco Yacht Show such a perfect venue for private jet marketing ultimately comes down to aspiration and lifestyle alignment. The same spirit that draws someone to own a floating palace capable of exploring the world's most exclusive destinations naturally extends to wanting an aerial chariot worthy of that adventure. In Monaco's glamorous setting, surrounded by like-minded luxury enthusiasts, the conversation flows naturally from discussing a yacht's tender garage to debating the merits of different cabin configurations at 45,000 feet.
The genius of Boeing and other manufacturers recognizing this connection has created one of luxury marketing's most successful crossovers. By the time visitors leave the Monaco Yacht Show, they've absorbed not just the maritime magnificence on display, but a comprehensive vision of luxury transportation that spans sea, land, and sky. And for the manufacturers smart enough to be there, that translates into some of the most qualified leads in the private aviation industry – customers who already understand that when it comes to luxury transportation, compromise isn't in the vocabulary.
In the end, the Monaco Yacht Show's evolution to include private jets wasn't really a departure from its nautical roots – it was a natural expansion of its core mission: celebrating the absolute pinnacle of luxury transportation for those who refuse to settle for anything less than extraordinary.
Op Ed
By: R i c h a r d W. R o s e m a n
A dozen or so years ago, for me anyway, F/List was a quirky name I didn’t understand in a place I’d never heard of. And it was Austria. Not exactly a geographical hotbed for aviation interior fabricators.
But as some time went by, I began seeing that curious little name pop up everywhere – literally everywhere. Was it a hyphen, was it a slash? Who knew. Then I began seeing their innovative components touted around - things that at first seemed more like scattershot concepts and web-hype than anything. But then came the clients. Names like Bombardier and Gulfstream, and other OEMs and major centers from every corner of the industry. “What in god’s name is a company in rural Austria, with a funky name like F-List doing all over aviation parlance?,” I said to myself, while eating a stick of Vienna sausage. How does a List (with an F in front), linger around in the obscurity of our collective consciousness – and then come rocketing onto the scene as one of the world’s top aviation interior powerhouses - in little more than a decade?
It was time for Rick to educate himself a bit. Not only did I uncover who and what F/List was, but I even learned the story behind the quirky handle – its founder, a legendary Austrian-born innovator by the name of Franz List, Sr. No wonder it made little sense to my narrow Americanized sensibilities. After all, over on this side of the pond, our surnames are like Williams and Smith. A ‘List’ is something my wife makes me for the grocery run.
THE GENESIS OF AN IDEA...THE REALIZATION OF GREATNESS
But this piece is not really about quirky names or my failed misconceptions - or even specifically about the rise and success of F-List. It’s about inspiration…about being exposed to something truly extraordinary [as a welcome change] and realizing what is possible given the right environment and culture.
The truth about our industry, and in fact most industries, is that truly remarkable innovations come few and far apart. If we’re honest, we all know that despite all our best intentions and the marketing hype and fanfare we push out there, much of what we actually release to our customers within a given year is ‘incremental’ - small improvements or refinements on prior successes. Are they innovations? Maybe, sometimes…but more often than not, we focus on creating small enhancements to existing ‘proven’ product lines.
Colleagues, friends, professionals, dreamers, doers.
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What I took away from my visit to F-List was something entirely different. Here in this tiny corner of picturesque Austria is a company that churns out significant innovations, game-changing components and products, at a pace that’s hard to get your head around at first. How do they do it? It’s a question I might have asked if I had more time with Katharina or her department heads. And the fact is, part of the answer came in her welcoming speech on the morning of our visit. Casually dropped In the middle of her remarks… “everything we do at F-List is custom.” Why was that important? Because, as we all know, ‘custom anything’ necessitates innovation. Custom’s definition literally means something for which there is no existing precedent – something never done before. So, within that environment, innovations aren’t merely a goal; they’re a necessity.
But the bigger part of the answer is that F-List has literally built a well-nurtured machine that churns out innovation. It’s a culture and a company-wide manifesto that leaps over incremental and goes straight for BIG! They think big, they set their goals on big, and at the end of the day, they turn out big things…things that leave us wondering at times “how did they even think that was possible”. In fact, that’s precisely what jumped in my head as we visited their product innovation labs. And I know I’m not alone.
F-List indeed has trained a spotlight on itself in the last ten years and believe me, it’s no smoke and mirrors. The OEM’s, Completion Centers and Designers that have turned to F-List to bring their projects to a higher level, have themselves been able to tout new advanced aircraft and interior completions, largely because they entrusted F-List to bring them there.
Where were we all before the internet arrived – or AI now for that matter? It’s hard to even think back and imagine how we survived without these things. It’s the same with all game-changing innovations. They show up. We all bathe in the wondrous marvel of it all for a time – and then it simply becomes the standard – until the next big thing.
But that was then, and now is now.
Nowadays, since my job (literally) is to write about companies that bring value to our industry, I dropped them a line via one of those “fill this out and we’ll get back to you” portals. A few weeks later, not only did I get an email back, but I wound up sharing a rubber chicken sandwich and a ginger ale with the company’s CEO, one Katharina List-Nagl, at last year’s NBAA/BACE in Las Vegas. Not that she doesn’t have a few dozen other people that could have met with me, mind you - but it speaks to who this company is and how incredibly personal its leadership is. As most of us know by now, F-List is a family-owned and operated company, Kathahrina having been passed the septor from her father, Franz List, before his death in 2017. By anyone who knows Ms. List-Nagl, she is inarguably a CEO with remarkable talents and enviable leadership qualities. Yet unless you’ve met her, you can’t know the warmth and personability she manages to weave into everything she does. And it all seems to have spread across the entirety of their culture, as a company.
Today, F-List is to custom aircraft interior components what Barlotti Buffalo Mozzarella is to Italian pizza. They have become a completely indispensable force in the global aviation interiors space with innovations that, at times, feel more like a magic trick than reality.
But I assure you, they are NOT. As a participant in this year’s RedCabin Interior Innovation Summit in Vienna, I was invited to visit F-List’s headquarters. Ok, to be honest, 150 other attendees and delegates were also invited. We all loaded onto buses and field-tripped it from Vienna to F-List’s headquarters in Thomasberg, Lower Austria – or as Ms. List-Nagel put it…”the middle of nowhere”. What we all found there, apart from its breathtaking location in the Austrian countryside, was a warm ‘family’ of approximately 250 craftspeople, artisans, innovators and execs spread across a multi-building complex spanning an alpine river and verdant landscape.
Great ideas generally manifest themselves in the dissipating wake of such events – where the hubbub is gone and the clarity of thought and inspiration take over.
But what I realized (or was reminded) on this trip was that true game-changing innovations don’t come by playing it safe OR by focusing on incremental gains. And although I may draw some fire here…it doesn’t come by standing around with drinks and hors d’oeuvres, espousing how if we get our heads together, we can change the industry. It’s a great notion and Red Cabin is to be vigorously commended for what they’ve started. They have provided a catalyst – the likes of which our industry hasn’t really seen.
Yet, the moments in which greatness are born are usually in the days, weeks or months that follow such forums. They generally manifest themselves in the dissipating wake of such events – where all the hubbub is gone and the clarity of thought and inspiration take over. They rise to the surface somewhere over the Atlantic perhaps, or lying in the stillness of your living room, or maybe during your morning commute to the office. Although there are exceptions, the genesis of most game-changing ideas is usually born quietly in an individual’s head, with little fanfare or interaction with colleagues. But when ideas become the ‘Next Big Thing’, somewhere back there, it began by clearing your desk…about NOT letting the moment pass. It’s about having the courage of your convictions and forgetting about ‘safe’ or perceived constraints. It’s about amassing the talents in your orbit and moving heaven and earth until you’re left holding it in your hand – ready to offer it to the world.
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Another first for JCF Magazine. THE CENTERS is a brand new permanent resource with its own dedicated page. A comprehensive listing of the top completion centers - worldwide - plus additional independent completion management resources to help owner / opearators and private flight departments make iformed decisons.
Unrestrained Ideas That Don’t Shrink at Impasse.
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Amazing ideas require little more than a sharp pencil and good coffee.
Getting them prototyped, manufactured, certified and onto an aircraft . . . well, you know.
For me, RedCabin’s field trip to F-List left me filled with enthusiasm and inspiration – which most certainly was the idea. But we need to keep in mind that the talents, qualities, and initiatives that have made F-List great, exist everywhere, in all of us – just as complacency does.
Moving our companies, and indeed our industry, forward begins with BIG ideas, unrestrained ideas that never shrink at impasse.
Or, as my Dad liked to put it…
”It’s a good idea boy. Now what are you gonna do with it?”
This article is OPINION editorial. Its content reflects the opinions of the author, and the author alone.. In no way does the above represent the views or opinions of outside parties, or the industry at large.
As DECONEL's Division Leader and Creative Director, Nichole Kalogridis is "Gettin' it Done"! As she put's it..."My driving passion since the beginning, was to bring art into the cabin".
With vibrant designs and whimsical themes, she's changing how we think about vertical
interior surfaces.
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There has been much talk recently about creating an aircraft interior with a more homey feel. By using aerospace-grade materials or adding additional flammability treatments, we are able to achieve the same residential look, certified to fly. I have always wanted to fit fine art into the aircraft; why not mimic what our customers love in their homes? We can create soft, sound-absorbing sculptures, using firmer foams only where necessary, and print artwork on fabric or canvas, which can be applied to Deconel resulting in
a sound-absorbing art piece.
We are truly a custom manufacturing and design house. With our experience in residential, commercial, and private/commercial aerospace combined, we have the experience in materials, techniques, and flammability to truly turn any custom idea into reality. Designers must only provide requirements and a reference (verbal, sketch, photos, renderings) and we will take care of the rest. Through my new “Naturaleza Collection” I hope to show the market what can be done to accomplish this.
Kalogridis was started by my father many years ago. He’s a fantastic artist and that’s how this business started. I love looking through old project photos- aerial views of people’s farms, sea creatures, beautiful colorful florals- they were all art pieces. Before his first warehouse, he was selling from sketches, dying yarn in pots and the washing machine at home. He started selling to homes, offices, then landed his first aircraft job.
Nichole
Q: Nichole, why do you always seem so Happy?
A: Look around. This is what I do, all day long, every day. It's not a job if you love what you do, right?
When you open the door to the Lou Hansell Bespoke studio, the possibilities begin. Our artisans and designers have selected a palette of exquisite materials, with 51 shades of ltalian leathers, five metal and inner trim pairings, and personalization options. Driven by their boundless creativity, they combine their talents and craftsmanship to create pieces you’ll cherish forever.
Then, everything went purely aircraft and a change happened; our designs became more commercial based on the industry’s assumed needs. We stopped showing things we felt were too expensive or creative. Through that process, designers no longer understood our full capabilities. Not only does this limit our creativity and experience, but the designers’ as well, and that is the opposite what we both need.
To designers: Don’t be afraid to bring us something wild, over the top, and very challenging. These are our favorite projects and we want to bring your visions to life, without compromise.
I am intent on bringing back my father’s motto “Carpet and Deconel as art”. So, we will be focusing on bigger and better show pieces, more colors, lots of fiber optics- we are going to get fine art back into the aircraft. I’m an artist after all, and I enjoy working alongside my staff more than sitting behind a desk- It’s time to do some art!
From Farmers to Artisans
It’s always amazed me where creativity and, more specifically I suppose, artists, come from. An excellent case in point is my own family – and by extension, me.
My mother grew up in Aberdeen, South Dakota, where her father raised award-winning Hampshire pigs. When she was 9, her brother returned from the service with a camera as a gift for her. Instantly enamored, she began doing dress-up photoshoots with her friends. To keep herself busy in her free time at night, she painted, eventually earning her to a scholarship at Stephen’s college. From there, she got into fashion and magazine photography, mixed media, and later jewelry design.
My father grew up in Sarasota Florida, spending his earlier years working the orange groves. He first began sketching when he discovered some of his uncle’s sandpaper while he was working on a construction project. After spending some time doing medical illustrations, he eventually ended up in the world of carpets, quickly deciding to make his own, selling from sketches and dyeing small batches of yarn in my childhood home’s kitchen.
After graduating college, I began working at the company full time while researching “what I really wanted to do”. That’s been some years ago- I never left.
One of the shortcomings of STYLE, if there is such a thing at all, is that it's often fleeting. Here for a season or a few and then replaced by the next thing. Yet one thing that is unquestionably timeless, is time itself. From the very earliest forms of timekeeping to today's chronographs, whose movements can maintain accuracy within +/- one second a year, the art of timekeeping is well in hand. And that of course, only leaves the wrapper it comes in.
In this segment of PERSŌNALUX, Ms Soans takes us on a little tour of two of the top Swiss watchmakers where it's ALL about style!
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WINCH Design's "REVERIE" ( 80 Metre / 262.5 Ft.)
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A M a s t e r p i e c e o f O c e a n g o i n g A r t b y W i n c h D e s i g n
M O T O R Y A C H T R E V E R I E
by: Winch Design
Year: 2024 Length: 80m Yard: Oceanco Guests: 14 Cabins 7
Inspired by the profound beauty of daydreams and the tranquil elegance of nature, Project Reverie is a concept meticulously crafted by Winch Design for Oceanco’s Simply Custom 80m initiative. Reverie is a testament to the harmonious fusion of smooth, sweeping lines, an arrestingly pure hull, and the delicate sculpting of simplicity itself. This union results in the sheer elegance that defines Reverie. The concept seamlessly blends interior and exterior living spaces, catering perfectly to the dynamic lifestyle of a discerning owner.
A highlight is the innovative 3-deck ‘beach and wellness’ experience, where an expansive lower deck spa, gym, and waterside access connects with a shaded aft pool and bar. Inside, the owner is treated to panoramic views from the forward-facing master suite, complete with a serene pool terrace. Or, in an alternative layout, an aft master suite offers private access to an owner’s lounge and the expansive sun deck. Guests can be comfortably accommodated in combination bedroom/sitting room suites, with a dedicated lounge on the forward upper deck
REVERIE moored at harbor - evening
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PROFILE VIEW - The Muldeves
SUPERYACHT "PLECTRUM" ( 74 M Hydrofoil Concept)
n the world of cabin design and completion, there are the 'Stars' and then there's the unsung stagehands behind the scenes. The usual 'A listers' that take center-stage are; Design, replete with all its seductive 3D renderings and CMF boards, the impressive Engineering Package and technical drawings, that make it all real! And finally of course, the never-boring, often theatrical PDR/CDRs - dozens of people swarming around from every camp, eating donuts, slugging back cappuccinos and getting the whole production ready for showtime!
Yet lurking in the background of every project, large or small, is the Specification Document - that boring little prelim script that nobody wants to read and whose stage value barely ranks a yawn. Read the full article here.
Tamae Satsu is an award-winning aircraft interior and CMF designer with a career spanning Japan and the United States. She began her professional journey in Japan as an architectural designer, cultivating a deep understanding of spatial planning, materials, and attention to detail. Seeking broader horizons, she moved to the U.S., where she expanded her expertise into hospitality design before focusing on aviation and transportation interiors.
We welcome Ms. Satsu to the world of "independent" designers - but don't let the newbie status fool you. This talented designer has almost two decades of project experience. Check out the full article.
Tamae Satsu
113 M "REVIVAL" by designer Issac Burroughs
Project "REVEAL" A joint project by Winch Design & OCEANCO
Reymond-Langton Design
Established in 2001 by the talented design duo of Pascale Reymond and Andrew Langton, both of whom already had over a decade’s experience in the superyacht industry, we are committed to creating designs that are as beautiful as they are functional whilst, at the same time, ensuring our clients’ expectations are not only met but exceeded, with projects being delivered on time and on budget. I
n 2002, Jason Macaree joined the team as a director. Coming from different creative backgrounds – Pascale gained a Master’s degree in Art History from La Sorbonne, Paris before moving to London to study Interior Design while Andrew and Jason graduated with a BA (Hons) in Transport Design – the team’s individual blend of skills and professional expertise are complementary, resulting in a remarkable and much sought after design team delivering unquestionable quality with superb attention to detail
This aerial view shows off the sculptural, almost biologic form of this yacht
WINCH Design is a multidisciplinary design group based in London.
Winch Design is a globally leading multi-disciplinary studio, specialising in the bespoke design of superyachts, residential and commercial properties and private jets. The studio was founded in 1986 by Andrew Winch and his wife, Jane, and now comprises of over 150 talented individuals who have designed and delivered some of the most iconic designs of the 21st century. Winch Design prides itself on having brought to life the dreams of its clients for the last 39 years;
creating bespoke homes on land, in the air and at sea.
For more information or to get in touch:
https://winchdesign.com/contact
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2024 - BUILT BY OCEANCO
When the Monaco Yacht Show first launched in 1991, it was conceived as a pure celebration of maritime luxury. The event was designed to showcase the world's most magnificent superyachts in the glamorous setting of Monte Carlo, attracting the globe's wealthiest individuals who could afford these floating palaces. For its first decade, the show remained focused entirely on nautical pursuits, with exhibitors limited to yacht builders, designers, brokers, and marine equipment suppliers. But sometime in the early 2000s, a lightbulb moment occurred in the boardrooms of major aircraft manufacturers. Someone realized that the same ultra-high-net-worth individuals shopping for $50 million yachts were precisely the demographic they needed to reach for their most expensive private aircraft. The crossover wasn't just logical – it was inevitable.
The luxury cabin amenities market has quite a few players - all very good at what they do, yet in todays' world it's hard to find an old school independent that offers one-on-one personalized service to each of its customers. Rozanna Gonzalez and her company, The Rosanna Lee Group represent the classic definition of a boutique firm. Run entirely by a staff of three, Ms Gonzalez and her team generally work with only one or two clients at once. It's the way she likes it and it's the way her stable of repeat clients likle it.
"Having a close personal working collaboration with my clients is the only way I've ever worked," says Ms Gonzalez "and I can't imagine doing it any other way". We sat down with Ms Gonzalez and discovere
The name DECONEL, a division of Kalogridis International, has been around for a while now. But perhaps you aren't aware of the creative force behind all that amazing product. Nichole Kalogridis has had a burning desire for years now to "bring art inside the cabin" - bold creations that aren't confined by a frame - but rather designs 3-dimensional designs that fill an entire bulkhead or sidewall.
DECONEL has been extremely succesful in this way and the creations represent a real departure from other more traditional options out there. In this piece we show off Ms Kalogridis's work and take you through the process that ultimately leads to these dramatic, full certified interior "art" treatments.
The Jet Business is the world's first and only street-level aviation showroom for the marketing and acquisition of corporate jet aircraft. Headed by Steve Varsano and based in London, The Jet Business represents its clients throughout the aircraft acquisition process, offering the most up-to-date product information, global market data, extensive industry relationships
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The Continental GT, Flying Spur and Bentayga are the very definition of a modern Bentley line-up, all built with the words of the founder, W.O Bentley ringing in the air: “I want to build a fast car, a good car, the best car in its class.”
