Celebrity Life

As the international racing community prepares for the return of the Formula 1 Grand Prix weekend in Austin, Texas, November 15 to 17, enthusiasts are also anticipating the reappearance of My Yacht Group’s sophisticated nightlife club. The club is an elite ‘three night only’ Monaco-style venue  transformed within the Ballet Austin complex and best known... View Article

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Ducati will showcase the new Monster 1200 at the 71st edition of the International Motorcycle Exhibition (EICMA 2013) taking place 5-10 November in Milan. It is the third generation of the iconic Ducati Monster. The motor company will also present two other models that are part of its 2014 range at the event. The new... View Article

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Milan-based furniture and interior designers Visionnaire (funded by the Cavalli family) has given its distinctly whimsical vibe of tufted residential opulence a new home in the sky. Working with aviation firm Blu Jet Capital and a team of UK-based aviation designers, this project, dubbed Open Air, comprises the refitting of private jets in the firm’s... View Article

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Fresh from its successful debut at the recent Monaco Yacht Show (where it was certified by the Registro Italiano Navale as one of the quietest yachts ever built), the 131-foot Cacos V exudes an almost military vibe with cutting-edge décor and technology that serves as the signature of Italian yacht design firm Admiral Tecnomar. Chairman... View Article

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It seems everyone is getting into the private jet market. Emirates, the airline that first turned its first class “seats” into private cabins with Hollywood-style mirrors and much else beside, is considered by many to be the leader when it comes to luxury aboard scheduled carriers. Now it is launching Emirates Executive, a customized A319... View Article

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By Robert E. Calem While Mercedes-Benz has historically used its flagship S-Class sedan as a gorgeous canvas for presenting the latest and greatest technology from its workshops, this year’s models make particularly compelling, future-shock advances that will entice and excite new luxury car buyers. As is to be expected, the specs on the new S-Class... View Article

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French manufacturer Eurocopter’s latest product promises to set new standards in seating, range, and, in its VIP execution, comfort and style for the industry. Find out more about this twin-engine, medium-class helo’s unmatched appeal and functionality. Since its announced launch in 2008 on through its first production model flight in 2012, curious customers and next-gen... View Article

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With one of the globe’s major yacht shows, Monaco, just wrapping up, the stage is set for an unforgettable yachting season for the New Year. Here are a few top vessels from leading charter firms that really turned heads at this year’s show. Cloud 9 Burgess Yachts brought this 196- foot, 2009 CMN build to... View Article

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EYOS Expeditions and Triton Submarines have announced a ground-breaking partnership that will revolutionize the luxury superyacht and private submarine industry. Clients will now be able to reach the most remote and wild locations on the planet – and then dive over 1,000 meters below the surface – on the most luxurious superyachts and submarines ever designed. “Combining the... View Article

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Dassault Aviation yesterday unveiled the Falcon 5X, an all-new twinjet with the largest cross section and the most advanced fly-by-wire flight control system in business aviation. “With the Falcon 5X, Dassault has expanded the limits of what is possible in a business jet,” said Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation. “This new aircraft... View Article

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Embraer Executive Jets has announced, during its press conference at the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition 2013, the introduction of the Lineage 1000E executive jet. The ultra-large Lineage 1000E is Embraer’s largest executive jet and carries up to 19 passengers in five cabin zones, and is equipped with an electronic fly-by-wire flight control system.... View Article

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The Gulfstream G650 recently completed the fastest westbound, around-the-world flight for a non-supersonic aircraft. The ultra-long-range, ultra-large cabin company flagship circled the globe in 41 hours, 7 minutes, establishing a world record in the C-1.l aircraft class. The record was officially certified by the National Aeronautic Association (NAA) and the Fédération Aéronautique Internationale in September. The G650, the fastest... View Article

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