Category: Aviation
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Flying yachts – the aircrafts of the near future
Flying yacht: Seaplane-convertible trimaran sailing yacht The idea of combining the air transport with water vehicles is literally in the air. Seaplane-convertible yacht, sailboat airplane, honeymoon space shuttle, innovative plane propulsion system, large capacity interurban air transport. The science-fiction projects created by Octuri have a single goal – to create dream planes. The latest Octuri…
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Trends in luxury consumption in China
Chinese luxury spend Set to accelerate Asian ultra high net worth (UHNW) individuals wealth is expected to grow by 7.9% annually for the next five years with China contributing to the bulk of this growth, according to the Wealth-X World Ultra Wealth Report 2012- 2013, a provider of detailed intelligence on ultra high net worth…
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World’s biggest airport set to open in Beijing in 2017
Scheduled to open in 2017, a new Beijing mega airport will be world’s biggest,according to master plans released by Dutch Airport Consultancy firm NACO, one of the world’s leading independent airport consultancy and engineering firms. The new Beijing Daxing International Airport, a second hub for the city of Beijing, will cover 55 square kilometers, will…
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Zenith Stratos – the first watch to break the speed of sound in a near space environment
Zenith El Primero Stratos Flyback Striking 10th chronograph in the stratosphere with Felix Baumgartner Historic achievements are made with exclusive watches. While James Cameron took to the bottom of the ocean a Rolex, Felix Baumgartner was equipped with a Zenith when he successfully jumped from an altitude 128,100 feet, reaching 833,9MPH and parachuted safely on…
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Avigation Watch Type A-7
Avigation Watch Type A-7: Longines’ modern day interpretation of the 1930s aviators models Longines’ 180th anniversary is celebrated this year with important horological launches. The family of anniversary timepices, wich includes 1942 Heritage Chronograph and Monopusher Chronograph 180th Anniversary LE, is enriched with a watch inspired by 1930s models manufactured for U.S. Army aviators. Longines…
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Cathay Pacific’s new business class upgrades
Cathay Pacific’s new Regional Business Class As competition between airlines hots up, all the airlines try to offer business class upgrades and more comfort to passengers. Cathay Pacific celebrates its 66th anniversary as Hong Kong’s home carrier with a new regional business class upgrades based on customers survey. The new inflight product is the result of…