Etihad, Burj al Arab, Emirates, and Qatar – the big winners of World Travel Awards 2013 Middle East

Etihad, Burj al Arab, Emirates, Avis, Europcar, Qatar and Rotana were among the big names to emerge victorious at World Travel Awards 2013 Middle East Ceremony, held at Le Royal Meridien Resort & Spa Dubai on 5 May 2013. The industry’s elite, including CEOs and SVPs of leading travel companies, government ministers and tourist board … Read more

Jetman, the world’s first jetpowered man, at EAA Airventure 2013

Bird or plane? The world’s first jetpowered man at aviation’s biggest gathering in the world. Yves “Jetman” Rossy, the world’s first jetpowered man, will make his first public U.S. flights this summer at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh, showcasing the cutting edge of human flight at The World’s Greatest Aviation Celebration on July 29-August 4. Using a … Read more

Vivienne Westwood x Virgin Atlantic red uniform

Richard Branson announced Virgin Atlantic’s partnership with leading British designer Vivienne Westwood to redesign its iconic red uniform. For female cabin crew, the silhouette is extremely feminine to fit all shapes and sizes. For the men, Vivienne Westwood conceived a sharp Savile Row inspired three piece suit. The effect is a very traditional British look, … Read more

Virgin Galactic breaks speed of sound

Virgin Galactic, the world’s first commercial spaceline owned by Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group and Abu Dhabi’s aabar Investments PJS, completed the first rocket-powered flight of its space vehicle, SpaceShipTwo (SS2). The test officially marks Virgin Galactic’s entrance into the final phase of vehicle testing prior to commercial service from Spaceport America in New Mexico. … Read more

Top Marques Monaco 2013 – First impressions

Supecars, superboats and superwatches. Monaco has focused for the 10th time on creme de la creme in terms of horsepower, jewelry and toys for grown-ups at Top Marques Monaco 2013, a high-end event coincided with 2013 Monte-Carlo Rolex Masters. The Monegasque Principality is comprised of a state filled with adrenaline and curiosity. Paparazzi lurk at … Read more

Not a pilot? Not a problem.Video interview with Cirrus founders

Not a pilot? Not a problem. Cirrus Aircraft, one of the recognized leader in general aviation, wants to remove the barriers of ‘What if I am not a pilot’ or ‘My schedule is too busy’ by introducing the Cirrus On Demand program, a program that offers experienced, certified Cirrus pilots for the new Cirrus Aircraft … Read more