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Live Unconventionally

EMBRAER QUARTERLY

VOL 6 2019

Exploring Patagonia The awe-inspiring majesty of Mother Nature

Embraer Praetor 600 Praetor 600 granted its Type Certificate by EASA and the FAA

Water.Shapes.Earth Milan Radisics makes art from our water-shaped planet

DIFFERENT BY DESIGN. DISRUPTIVE BY CHOICE. Unprecedented performance. Industry-leading technology. Exceptional comfort.

Introducing the new midsize Praetor 500 and the super-midsize Praetor 600 – the world’s most disruptive and technologically advanced business jets.

A record-breaking best-in-class range.

Enviable performance in challenging airports.

Full fly-by-wire with active turbulence reduction.

Unparalleled comfort in a six-foot-tall, flat-floor cabin. Ka-band home-like connectivity.

Power the future. Take command. Lead the way.

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CONTENTS EMBRAER 4 Perspective 6 News 8 Leading Edge 30 Customer Profile 44 Company Profile 60 Making A Difference 69 Fleet 70 Global Presence 72 Events

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Philanthropy Saving The World Cool Earth’s work on rainforests

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Progress The Rise Of The Modern Community Pioneers changing the way we live

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Innovation Space Race 2.0 Aiming beyond our world

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Portrait A Heart For Adventure Interview with Levison Wood

Uncharted Lost In The Wild Exploring Patagonia

Expeditions Travel Gems Exciting new experiences

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Art Made In LA The next great art city

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Escape Jewel Of The Caribbean Weekend getaway in St. Barts

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Epicurean Bubbling With Excellence History of Charles Heidsieck

Pursuit Engineered For Speed How to become a professional driver

Future of Travel Influencing The Future Travel-inspiring connections

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LIFESTYLE

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City Guide Scenic Sydney Insider tips from the coastal city

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Design Where Tradition Meets Singularity Inspiring Moroccan architecture

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Photography Water.Shapes.Earth Water-shaped planet

Patagonia, Argentina – One of the last great frontiers, the stunning vistas and sweeping views in the region draw travelers with a sense of adventure. Located in one of its most remote regions, the luxury lodge EOLO serves as the perfect base to explore the wonders of Los Glaciares National Park.

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PERSPECTIVE

Dear Friends, Welcome to the sixth issue of Advantage magazine.

With this being Embraer’s Golden Jubilee year—a Journey of Wonder, celebrating 50 years of innovation—we are focusing our vision on what we have achieved to be here today, how we can deliver more value tomorrow and why we are so determined to innovate and offer disruptive solutions in the future.

Fueled by challenges and guided by dreams, today we deliver exciting, outperforming business jets that reflect our journey. The Phenom 300 series is the most successful business jet of the decade, having reached 500 deliveries earlier this year—an accomplishment that no other model of aircraft has met in the same time span. Additionally, the Praetor 600 was certified by ANAC in April 2019. In May at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland, we announced that the jet had received certification by EASA and the FAA. That’s three type certifications within six months of the announcement that we were releasing the most disruptive super-midsize jet in existence.

Just as our pioneers have built this innovative present, we are concentrating our vision on delivering value and creating a sustainable tomorrow. Our history of innovation leads us to believe we shall continue to deliver disruptive solutions, like our new sustainable interiors (which you can read about in detail later on in the magazine), how we flew our fleet to Geneva using Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel (SAJF) and how the Praetor 600 flew its first transatlantic mission from Teterboro to Farnborough fueled by SAJF. I know from speaking with our wonderful customers, our suppliers and industry colleagues that there is one word which sums up Embraer—innovation.

Of course, these are just a few efforts out of many initiatives as we strive to create better pathways for a sustainable future. All of these exciting developments and more are detailed in the vivid pages of this beautiful magazine, and I encourage you to dive in and see what we are dreaming up next.

Blue skies ahead!

All the best, Michael Amalfitano President & CEO, Embraer Executive Jets

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NEWS

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT The latest Embraer news from around the globe to keep you soaring to new heights

PRAETOR 600 RECEIVES EASA AND FAA APPROVAL Embraer announced on May 20, 2019 that the Praetor 600 was granted its Type Certificate by EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) and by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration). The announcement was made during the company’s press conference at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland.

Brazil’s Civil Aviation Authority (ANAC—Agência Nacional de Aviação Civil) awarded the new aircraft its Type Certificate on April 18 of this year. Its certification makes the jet the most disruptive and technologically advanced aircraft to enter the super-midsize category and the only one certified since 2014.

Unveiled at NBAA in October 2018, the Praetor 600 did not just meet initial expectations, it exceeded them—leading the way in performance, comfort and technology. With 4,018 nm at long-range cruise and 3,719 nm at Mach .80, this jet is the new performance leader in the segment. Additionally, it has 4,001 lb maximum payload and is the only super-midsize jet available now with a combination of six-foot-tall, flatfloor cabin and a vacuum lavatory. Its enviable takeoff field performance of 4,717 ft means access to a wider variety of airports.

“Just over six months since its launch and debut, the Praetor 600 has already been outperforming its certification goals, 8 · Advantage Vol6 2019

raising expectations of the ideal super-midsize,” said Michael Amalfitano, President & CEO of Embraer Executive Jets. “Once again, I want to thank and congratulate the entire Embraer family for bringing to market such a revolutionary aircraft, designed to create a new value experience for customers and shareholders alike.”

PRAETOR 600 MAKES FIRST TRANSATLANTIC CROSSING USING BIOFUEL Embraer’s new super-midsize business jet, the Praetor 600, completed its first transatlantic crossing. It made the voyage powered by Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel (SAJF). The aircraft arrived on May 16, 2019, in Farnborough, England, having departed from Teterboro Airport in the U.S. The first transatlantic flight of the Praetor 600—which has a certified range of over 4,000 nm at long range cruise and over 3,700 nm at M .80—carried five passengers from Teterboro to Farnborough in six hours and thirty three minutes.

With huge margins remaining at the end of its flight, the jet could foreseeably have traveled much farther into Europe.

THE BOSSA NOVA EDITION INTERIOR WINS BEST INTERIOR DESIGN AT INTERNATIONAL YACHT & AVIATION AWARDS On May 24, Embraer’s Bossa Nova edition interior won the award for Best Interior Design at the 2019 International Yacht & Aviation Awards in Venice.

Debuted with the new Praetor 600, the Bossa Nova edition represents the latest trends in aerospace interiors, embodying the elegance of Brazil’s renowned style of jazz. The custom quilted seat stitching was inspired by the famous sidewalks of Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro, while the architectural surfaces are covered in a new carbon fiber surface made from a material engineered for Formula 1 race cars (instead of the traditional veneer), which further adds to the sleekness of the special edition interior package.

The Bossa Nova edition is both sophisticated, elegant, simple and relaxing. It provides an exclamation point to the best value proposition in business aviation: the disruptive Praetor 500 and Praetor 600 that lead the way in performance, comfort and technology.

500 DELIVERED: THE MOST SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS JET OF THE DECADE Since entering the market, the Phenom 300 series has disrupted the industry as the only business jet to reach 500 deliveries in the last ten years, making it the most successful business jet of the decade.

Embraer developed a purpose built, clean-sheet design aircraft and went from a 3% market share in the light jet segment to sustaining over 50% market share in less than seven years. On average, there is one delivery of a Phenom 300 series jet per week. The platform has logged over 800,000 flight hours in less than 10 years. The recently enhanced Phenom 300E inherited the Embraer DNA Design first introduced in its larger siblings. The new interior design renders an even more spacious cabin with more personalization options and greater ease of maintainability, as well as unmatched comfort and personalization in the light jet class. The Phenom 300 series is the world’s best-selling light jet for seven years straight and holds the highest residual value in its category.

EMBRAER TAKES BUSINESS JET PORTFOLIO FLEET TO EBACE WITH BIOFUELS Embraer showcased its business jet fleet at the European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 21 to May 23. On static display was the entry-level Phenom 100EV, the Phenom 300E light jet, the midsize Praetor 500, the super-midsize Praetor 600, the large Legacy 650E and the ultra-large Lineage 1000E—all of which arrived at EBACE using Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel (SAJF).

Prior to arrival at EBACE, Embraer was a proud sponsor of “Fueling the Future,” a business aviation biofuel event held at TAG Farnborough Airport on May 18. This event marked the first anniversary of the launch of the Business Aviation Coalition for Sustainable Alternative Jet Fuel and the 10th anniversary of the Business Aviation Commitment on Climate Change. Marcelo Gonçalves, a product development engineer on Embraer’s Research & Technological Development team, contributed his insight and ideas as part of the event’s technical panel, “Demystifying SAJF.” The event gathered business aviation and civic leaders to discuss the path forward for the continued adoption of SAJF in business aviation in order to fulfill the coalition’s goal of reducing emissions through investments and innovation.

EMBRAER BOARD SELECTS NEW PRESIDENT AND CEO Embraer announced in April 2019 that Francisco Gomes Neto will succeed Paulo Cesar de Souza e Silva as President and CEO. With an Electrical Engineering degree, a specialization in Business Administration and an MBA in Controllership and Finance, Francisco Gomes Neto built his career in the automotive industry, holding CEO positions over the last 20 years, both in Brazil and in the United States.

Paulo Cesar de Souza e Silva took on the role of senior advisor to the Board of Directors during the onboarding of the new President and CEO. He will continue in this role throughout the segregation of assets and resources of the commercial aviation business until the completion of the partnership with Boeing.

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LEADING EDGE

THE SKIES, REDESIGNED Embraer’s new Praeterra and Bali Interior Concepts challenge what we know about technology and sustainability

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he culmination of more than 50 years of innovation

by Embraer, the new Praeterra and Bali Interior Concepts push the boundaries of aircraft interiors by leveraging the digital to create sustainable havens in the skies.

Upon entering the plane, passengers will be awestruck by the river-like carpet that transitions into a digital “root” circuitry, leading to the rear bulkhead, where it takes a 90-degree turn upwards, forming the trunk of an Art Deco tree. The tree serves as the focal point of the interior and is exemplary in Embraer’s approach towards sustainability. The veneers are made from recycled wood—which traditionally have been discarded—and have not been lacquered in an effort to reduce environmental impact and engage the senses of the passengers. Within the inlays of the trunk are Mokume—an ancient Japanese tradition of fusing various types of metal and grinding them down to create a beautiful, wood grain-like texture— metal digital circuit lines that channel the feel of a Louis XIV-style marquetry in its complexity and opulence. The metals used were taken from airplane graveyards, while the backlighting of the tree is made using plastic collected from the oceans.

The sustainable approach extends to the seating, made entirely of renewable bamboo fabric. Passengers will also find the same naturally finished veneer in the main portion of the bulkhead in the tables. The sidewalls of the interior are kept in a similar hue to the seats to help elevate and lighten the interior, while the floor and headliner are kept in shades of blue, simulating the water below and the sky above. Thousands of fiberoptic strands, made from recycled polymers, are gently illuminated as dusk gives way to night in symphony with the bulkhead tree, creating an ethereal and enchanting display.

While the Praeterra Concept redefines sustainability in a luxury context, the Bali Interior Concept takes it a step further by incorporating a full spa in the rear cabin of the Lineage aircraft. Using a similar approach to the Praeterra Concept, the Bali interiors are inspired by a modern Balinese spa in its design language, materials and colors. Starting with the long, horizontal, recycled open-pore teak slats on the sidewalls, the cabin is elongated visually, providing the look and feel of a spa by creating a beautifully designed cast-shadow onto the massage tables and the floor. Behind

the teakwood are floor-to-ceiling organic lightemitting diode screens (OLED, for short) that take the interior from the confines of a cabin into an open-air, borderless setting mirroring the world outside the plane, or displaying whichever environ the passengers desire.

The spa cabin is divided into a massage area and a bathroom with a shower in the rear. The massage tables are constructed with recycled bamboo and sheets made from recycled plastic bottles, while the floor is made of an open-pore stone with onyx that illuminates when activated. The cement waterfall at the bar table and the infinity sink remind passengers of the water fixtures often seen at modern Balinese resorts, contrasted by light and dark wood. The two-person shower rounds out the concept, exemplary in aircraft design.

Both concepts are representative of Embraer’s pioneering spirit and elevate aircraft interior design to a new level of sophistication. As with each endeavor, the team behind both concepts has gone above and beyond, redefining the way we envision life in the skies.

Left page The Praeterra Concept features a river-like carpet that transitions into a digital “root” circuitry Right page The Bali Interior Concept incorporates a full spa in the rear cabin of the Lineage aircraft

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© Villa Marie – Saint-Barth / L. Benoit, L. Di Orio

Exploring Patagonia New Experiences Inspiring Connections Saint BarthĂŠlemy Sydney City Guide

TRAVEL

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I pictured a low timber house with a shingled roof, caulked against storms, with blazing log fires inside and the walls lined with all the best books, somewhere to live when the rest of the world blew up.

Bruce Chatwin, “In Patagonia”

Awasi Patagonia is located in an isolated, bucolic setting with beautiful vistas

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LOST IN THE WILD One of the world’s greatest expanses of wilderness, Patagonia’s towering summits, open plains and untouched nature make it one of the last frontiers for aspiring explorers

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WORDS Nora Walsh, IMAGE © Awasi

or centuries, Patagonia’s windswept peaks, glacial fjords and primeval forests have served as a lodestar for trailblazing explorers from Magellan to Darwin, and its allure has only grown stronger with time. Today, this remote South American region tops the bucket lists of travelers around the world, and for good reason: The vast, untamed landscapes offer a staggering array of inspiring adventures that unfailingly stir the soul.

Stretching across the southernmost reaches of Chile and Argentina, Patagonia encompasses nearly 400,000 square miles from the Pacific to Atlantic coasts, with the indomitable Andes mountains tracing a division between the two countries. When visiting this far-flung region, combining the iconic terrain of Torres del Paine National Park, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in Chile, and Argentina’s famed Los Glaciares National Park is a must. Travel designer Maita Barrenechea, owner of the Buenos Aires-based travel outfitter Mai 10, recommends starting Patagonian expeditions on the Chilean side to take advantage of direct flights from Santiago to Puerto Natales—a colorful port city that serves as a gateway to Torres del Paine National Park and its adjoining allinclusive luxury lodges. The South American summer is the warmest and most popular season to visit Patagonia (December through February). However, Upscape travel specialist Jorge Swett suggests avoiding the crowds and strong winds by visiting in the spring when animals are giving birth (September through late October) or autumn to enjoy the spectacular foliage (late March through April).

To explore the park in style, travelers can check into Awasi Patagonia, a premier Relais & Châteaux lodge set on nearly 1,500 acres of dense native forest overlooking the commanding granite towers of Paine Massif and the glistening Lago Sarmiento. Each of the property’s 14 luxury villas comes with its own private guide and a 4x4 vehicle, allowing for wholly flexible itineraries based on a guest’s fitness level and varied interests like high-intensity trekking, birdwatching or photography. An extensive Embraer Quarterly · 15

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menu of full and half-day excursions, many exclusive to Awasi, takes guests off the beaten track to behold Patagonia’s breathtaking vistas in solitary bliss, cruise among shimmering glaciers and trek through ancient forests to summit jagged peaks. Back at the lodge, guests unwind over gourmet meals and in spacious villas featuring wood-burning stoves and hot tubs with front-row views of the rugged landscape.

Its most recent addition, the Awasi Puma Foundation, was founded by converting an 8,000-acre sheep farm neighboring the hotel into a private reserve to safeguard the endangered puma population. For years, pumas have been hunted by local ranchers to protect their livestock, pushing the species towards extinction. Guests of Awasi have the opportunity to roam the property’s expanded reserve in search of the elusive cats, as well as a large range of indigenous fauna including herds of guanacos, foxes, ñandus and soaring condors.

An hour drive south of Awasi Patagonia sits Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa, a high-design hotel on the shores of Lago Sarmiento, crafted to mimic a weathered fossil blending into the plains. The 40-room property carved out of 16 · Advantage Vol6 2019

beautiful blond lenga wood gazes onto the sparkling lake and famous Paine Massif spires rising beyond. Inside, minimalist rooms and suites inspire solace and reflection with large picture windows framing postcard-perfect views, a sun-drenched dining room serving authentic Chilean cuisine paired with regional wines, and quiet lounge areas outfitted with handmade furnishings, woolen textiles and wicker swing chairs. Perhaps the most stunning is Tierra’s UMA spa, which houses a glass-walled indoor pool with a water massage circuit; sauna, steam and spa treatment rooms; and an outdoor Jacuzzi perfect for soaking weary muscles. The hotel subscribes to an adventure-spa philosophy, offering a wide array of activities including challenging treks to the base of Torres del Paine and its stunning cyan lagoon, kayaking the ice floes of Lago Grey and hiking along the unmarked ridge of the Cornices peak, an experience exclusive to Tierra Patagonia.

An overland crossing from Chile to Argentina is an adventure in itself, but there’s also an opportunity to traverse the monolithic Andes by helicopter or private plane if the winds aren’t too strong. Alighting in gaucho country, travelers can choose from a clutch of authentic estancias near El Calafate and Los Glaciares

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Explore Patagonia and fly from Santiago to the colorful port city of Puerto Natales in the Phenom 300E, carrying up to 10 passengers.

From there, reach Awasi Patagonia in a 1 hour 50 min drive.

Left page The Cordillera Paine is a mountain group in Torres del Paine National Park in Chilean Patagonia Above Each villa at Awasi Patagonia features hot tubs with sweeping views of the rugged landscape Left Awasi Patagonia is set on 1,400 acres of forest overlooking the Paine Massif and Lago Sarmiento

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Left Tierra Patagonia is woven into the landscape with subtle style Right EOLO is located on 10,000 acres of expansive Patagonian steppe Below Perito Moreno is an 18-mile-long ice field; a real playground for adventure seekers

National Park home to the magnificent Perito Moreno glacier. EOLO, situated on roughly 10,000 acres of sweeping Patagonian steppe, is both a basecamp and a destination. Its rolling topography is a paradise for hiking, horseback riding, cycling and bird watching. Reminiscent of a cozy Swiss chalet decorated with antique furniture and homey alcoves, this inviting 17room Relais & Châteaux lodge is the perfect place for a proverbial pause under cinematic sunsets.

Excursions take guests on immersive visits to nearby century-old rural sheep ranches including Estancia Cristina, accessible only by cruising Lago Argentino, and Nibepo Aike, where guests get hands-on wrangling experience from tried-and-true Argentine cowboys and dine on a traditionally prepared asado (barbecue). However, it is Los Glaciares National Park’s 250 impressive glaciers that steal the show in this sublime corner of Patagonia. Standouts include Upsala, Viedma and Spegazzini glaciers, which serve as a warm up to the park’s unmissable headlining act: Perito Moreno, an 18-mile-long ice field that’s a playground for adventure seekers. Travelers can strap on spiked footwear for ambitious treks atop the glacier or cruise Lago Argentino 18 · Advantage Vol6 2019

to witness massive icebergs calve and collapse with the weight of a crashing building into the channel below.

Further north, the charming village of El Chaltén, which will soon welcome the new 20-room Explora hotel, is planted in the mighty shadow of Mount Fitz Roy, which draws mountaineers from across the globe to ascend its craggy peaks. The region’s most exclusive hotel, Aguas Arriba Lodge, is a five-room retreat perched on the shores of Lago del Desierto and can only be accessed by a 15-minute boat ride or a three-hour trek through the wilderness. Upon arrival, guests are rewarded with a 2,000-acre property packed with ice-melt lakes, centenarian forests, hanging glaciers and monumental mountains. Open November through March, the lodge serves up rustic luxury with woodburning fireplaces, family recipes and a host of intrepid experiences for outdoor enthusiasts.

Fly fishers are particularly drawn to Aguas Arriba to angle prize-worthy rainbow and brown trout found teeming in the area’s freshwater lakes. And it’s precisely these types of epic wilderness adventures that galvanize a traveler’s pioneering spirit and restore a sense of awe for the majesty of Mother Nature.

IMAGES (left page) © Tierra Hotels, (right page above & below) © EOLO Patagonia

TRAVEL TIPS Top-tier Chile specialists Upscape and Landed, and leading Argentine travel outfitters Mai 10 and Lihue Expeditions, all craft bespoke itineraries that take travelers off-the-beaten-path for unforgettable adventures in the wilds of Patagonia.

upscapetravel.com, landedtravel.com, mai10.com.ar, lihue-expediciones.com.ar

HOTEL RECOMMENDATIONS Awasi Patagonia Fourteen stunning villas on a private reserve overlooking Torres del Paine National Park.

awasipatagonia.com

Tierra Patagonia Hotel & Spa Seamlessly blends into the landscape with views of magnificent mountains and Lake Sarmiento.

tierrahotels.com

EOLO Embodies the spirit of the region between the city of El Calafate and Los Glaciares National Park.

eolopatagonia.com

Explora El Chaltén A 20-room hotel for the adventurous at heart; perfect for exploring all the region has to offer.

explora.com

Aguas Arriba Lodge An intimate retreat with only five rooms, ideally located to discover Lago del Desierto and its environs. aguasarribalodge.com

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EXPEDITIONS

TRAVEL GEMS Wander the wilds of Rwanda, rediscover the serene countryside of Mallorca or indulge at the French Riviera’s finest new opening— discover our top suggestions across the globe

CHEVAL BLANC ST-TROPEZ After extensive renovations and a recent rebranding, the Cheval Blanc St-Tropez opened its doors for guests this May. Mere steps away from the charming center of St-Tropez, the new property boasts direct access to the beach and 30 exclusive rooms and suites appointed in Cheval Blanc’s signature bold style. Most rooms feature terraces or balconies with views of the Mediterranean and the scent of pine wafting throughout. The interiors were conceived by Jean-Michel Wilmotte, who prioritized comfort and charm while respecting the historical integrity of the environment and simultaneously manifesting the contemporary design and savoir vivre lifestyle embodied by Cheval Blanc. The property’s culinary concept is helmed

by Arnaud Donckele, the acclaimed chef behind La Vague d’Or—boasting three Michelin stars—who takes advantage of the extraordinary bounty of Provence and the neighboring sea with a creative and elegant menu. Locally sourced meats and farm-fresh vegetables, seafood caught just offshore, wild herbs and respect for local traditions and recipes result in an unforgettably artful experience. The property’s Guerlain spa offers customized wellness experiences in its four treatment rooms, including the Orchidée room for couples. With this new addition, as well as the Cheval Blanc Paris planned for 2020, the brand is strengthening its position as a star in luxury hospitality. chevalblanc.com 20 · Advantage Vol6 2019

SINGITA KWITONDA LODGE

WORDS Nicholas Thompson, IMAGES (left page) © V. Mati / Cheval Blanc Saint-Tropez, (right page from top) Courtesy of Finca Serena, © Singita, © Niquesa Travel

With 14 award-winning lodges and camps throughout Africa, Singita has cemented itself as a leader in conservation. This new addition in Rwanda’s Volcanoes National Park is no exception, boasting breathtaking views of the park’s exceptional natural beauty. Its eight contemporary suites and the private four-bedroom villa are adorned by local design objects and handcrafted artifacts, providing for a tranquil haven and experiential enclave offering free-flowing indoor and outdoor areas.

Singita Kwitonda Lodge provides guests with the life-changing opportunity to embark on a gorilla trek, allowing them the privilege to encounter one of the most majestic and gentle creatures of the African wild. singita.com

FINCA SERENA Surrounded by ancient groves of olive, lemon, cypress and pine, Finca Serena’s stunning estate of 25 luxuriously appointed rooms and suites are nestled into the picturesque countryside of Mallorca.

Each room follows an elegant wabi-sabi design approach and is decorated with natural fabrics, cottons, linens, stone, wood and other local materials that make for unique spaces. Rooms are flooded with daylight, many have their own terraces or are set beside a garden. Each room has views overlooking the estate, olive groves or countryside. Finca Serena has access to its own generous kitchen gardens, ensuring the freshest ingredients. Traditional local recipes are created in a modern fresh culinary style by master Chef Cristian Peguero. fincaserenamallorca.com

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PELORUS

With multiple itineraries showcasing some of the world’s most incredible landscapes and most impressive automobiles, Niquesa Travel’s impressive black book of contacts provides its guests with insider access to some of the most exclusive and impressive experiences available. Whether driving the Pacific Coast Highway in a convertible or embarking on a luxurious jaunt around the Scottish Highlands in a Rolls Royce, each journey is intended to evoke an emotive feeling or experience for a lasting impact. The firm’s founder, Mark Allvey, boasts more than three decades of experience in luxury hospitality, working with some of the best brands in the industry. niquesatravel.com

A luxuriously fascinating expedition through the Sea of Cortez, Pelorus provides its guests with the chance of experiencing one of the most bio-diverse coastal regions known. Famously described

by Jacques Cousteau as “the world’s aquarium,” the strong currents of the sea maintain a permanent population of pelagic fish, drawing in whales, sharks, dolphins and a host of other marine life throughout the year.

As part of an extensive itinerary filled with marine experiences, guests will take flight and embark on a journey aboard a luxury yacht from Guerrero Negro via Loreto, La Paz, Las Animas and San Jose, discovering the bounty of the sea, including the majestic grey whale. The abundance of marine life makes this journey one that will leave nature lovers awestruck and starving for more. pelorusx.com Embraer Quarterly · 21

FUTURE OF TRAVEL

INFLUENCING THE FUTURE In an age in which we are always connected and on the go, people are searching for ways to find wonder and slow down while traveling

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ur world is changing at a seemingly breakneck pace, with new technologies revolutionizing the way we live and interact faster than most of us can keep up. Our society is faced with completely unfamiliar opportunities and challenges in this uncharted territory, and some of the world’s leading visionaries are searching for new ways to challenge the status quo and utilize our shared values to further the greater good by searching for ways to disconnect in our hyper-connected world.

It is no secret that social media has played a tremendous role in shaping the way that people travel in the 21st century. Travelers no longer rely exclusively on guidebooks and their travel agents to plan their trips for them, instead taking a much more hands-on approach, utilizing resources online to find travel inspiration. Crowd-sourced rating platforms like TripAdvisor and Google provide for one such resource, but many travelers, especially active social media users, look to apps such as Instagram and Facebook to plan their trips. As a visual-based platform that users utilize to share their photography, Instagram in particular has reshaped how many of us travel. The app surpassed 1 billion users in 2018, and more than half of its users say they use the app to search for travel inspiration.

Many travel brands have caught on, with more and more hotels creating offerings that cater especially to active Instagram users. Nairobi’s Giraffe Manor has been made famous by countless influencers who have promoted their visits on Instagram. The real draw, of course, are the giraffes, whom guests are encouraged to feed as they stick their heads into the breakfast room in the morning. Many properties have benefitted from the rise of social media without even needing to put much effort into creating exclusive offerings, profiting from being particularly photogenic.

As much as social media may play a role in the way people plan their journeys, there is a counter movement happening in travel that recognized the substantial increase in demand for experiences that provide respite from technology, instead seeking to build authentic connections that extend beyond the realm of social media. Swedish-Italian entrepreneur Daniele Kihlgren 22 · Advantage Vol6 2019

Rothschild’s giraffe poking their necks into the windows at Giraffe Manor in Namibia

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FUTURE OF TRAVEL

Left Matera, home of Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita, was declared the European Capital of Culture for 2019 Right Summit connects and fosters a global community of today’s brightest creators Below Summit is able to curate unprecedented group safari experiences

is a trailblazer in this field, drumming up international interest for borghi fantasma—derelict villages, especially in the mountainous areas of southern Italy whose populations have been decimated by waves of emigration.

Kihlgren is credited with advancing Italy’s albergo diffuso movement, essentially creating a hotel comprised of disparate structures scattered throughout his treasured villages. He has successfully given a new lease on life to two historic towns: Santo Stefano di Sessanio, northeast of Rome in the middle of Abruzzo, the home of Sextantio Albergo Diffuso, and Matera, home of Sextantio Le Grotte della Civita, which was declared the European Capital of Culture for 2019. Both of his properties in these two locations have been meticulously restored using local materials and striving for historical accuracy.

“Once you clean it too much, you lose the character. You lose the soul of the house, the souls of the people who lived there,” he describes in an interview with The New York Times. “The poor, historical villages of Italy were never thought to be worthy of saving,” he continued. “But to preserve the history is very important. There are 2,000 abandoned villages in Italy. We are not competitive with the Silicon Valley or the mass production of China, but we are rich in this history. It could be a model for us: to preserve our heritage.”

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better by utilizing innovation and collective thinking in new and exciting ways. Summit Series is a roving thinktank that brings together young entrepreneurs, artists and activists to gatherings in global hotspots like Downtown LA, Tulum, and even to safaris in Kenya and a cruise from Miami to the Bahamas. The organization focuses on building a community in which attendees support and inspire each other to achieve personal, professional and altruistic goals, with a strong focus on philanthropy.

Some of the world’s best-known thought-leaders speak at the summit, like Quentin Tarantino, Herbie Hancock, Jeff Bezos and Malcolm Gladwell, while attendees have included the likes of Bill Clinton, Ted Turner and Peter Thiel. The organization’s plans extend beyond one-off gatherings, however. In 2013, Summiters bought land on Powder Mountain (with a sizable investment from Sir Richard Branson), high in the peaks of Utah between Eden and Paradise, to create a type of utopian community where their network can live and work while aiming to come up with solutions to the world’s most pressing problems. Some 500 homes are planned on the mountain, as well as a village, a recording studio, conference lodge, startup incubator and an innovation laboratory.

IMAGES (left page above) © Sextantio / www.sextantio.it, (right page & below) © Summit Series

There is no doubt that our society is progressing towards a world that is more connected than ever before, but this comes with its own set of challenges. It will take the minds of thought-leaders and visionaries to find a sustainable approach to how we handle the effects of these new and sometimes unknown methods. As we continue to strive for greatness, there is little doubt that the brilliance of mankind will help us reach new heights.

EMBRAER TIP

Travel from Johannesburg to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Nairobi in a Legacy 450, carrying up to 9 passengers in 3 hours 45 min.

From there, reach Giraffe Manor in a 45 min-drive.

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ESCAPE

JEWEL OF THE CARIBBEAN The tiny island of Saint Barthélemy is a tropical paradise with endless charm

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t just under 10 square miles in size, the island of Saint Barthélemy, better known as St. Barts, is a mere speck on the map. Despite its small size, however, this French territory has long attracted visitors from all corners of the globe. The most notable of these was Christopher Columbus, who landed here during his second voyage of discovery in 1493 and named the island after his brother, Bartholomeo. It had previously been a popular stop for the indigenous Carib people, and over the following centuries, Saint Barthélemy would serve as a home to French settlers, a refuge for pirates, a target for British invaders, an outpost for the Swedish empire and a destination for vacationing celebrities.

So why would so many people come from so far away to drop anchor as this tiny dot in the Caribbean? The answer lies not just in the warm azure waters, white sand beaches and lush green hills, but in the island’s restaurants, galleries and festivals, where Saint Barthélemy surprises and seduces at every turn.

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Accommodations on St. Barts are as diverse as its history and as luxurious as the megayachts floating in its harbor. The stately Le Sereno serenohotels.com attracts guests with its spectacular ocean views and 600 feet of secluded beachfront. The hotel’s 39 suites and three private villas—several of which feature private plunge pools—are all decorated in a soothing palette of clean white and natural wood tones, making it the ultimate place to relax and refresh. For a more intimate experience, the boutique hotel Villa Marie saint-barth.villamarie.fr offers a handful of rooms and villas overlooking the dazzling Flamands Beach. Outfitted with vintage rattan furniture, colorful upholstery and a flock of carved wooden birds soaring over the shaded veranda, the décor is a cheerful mix of colonial, West Indian and modern influences.

The culinary scene on St. Barts reflects its diverse history, combining influences of European and West Indian cuisines with

Above Gustavia Harbor welcomes travelers and boats all year round Right page (top) Overlooking Flamands Beach, Villa Marie SaintBarth boasts a tropical, chic atmosphere Right page (below) The amazing views of Grand Cul de Sac make Le Sereno the pinnacle of St. Barts’ hotels

WORDS Jeremy Freed, IMAGES (clockwise from left page) © Guirec POULIQUEN / CTTSB / St Barthélemy Tourism Board, © Villa Marie – Saint-Barth / L. Benoit, L. Di Orio, © Patricia Parinejad / Le Sereno

spectacular results. At Tamarin tamarinstbarth.com, chef Charley Bouhier serves up a broad menu of French, Italian and South Asian fare built around fresh local ingredients in a dreamy, garden-like setting. For a historical perspective, one of the oldest restaurants on the island is Santa Fe facebook.com/santafestbarth, whose French-Creole cuisine offers a window to the island’s colonial roots. As the sun sets, those in the know head for Bonito bonitosbh.com, where bartenders mix some of the island’s most innovative cocktails. With a selection of fresh Peruvian ceviches and sweeping harbor views, it’s the perfect place to toast the end of another day in paradise.

The cultural calendar in St. Barts always has something on offer, from the annual music festival and French carnival to the St. Barts Art Week artistsofstbarth.org, which highlights the talent of the island’s best artists. An island getaway would be nothing without beaches, of course, and St. Barts has some of the Caribbean’s finest. Gouverneur Beach is among the island’s most scenic, thanks to its white sand and crystal-clear water, while Shell Beach is renowned for its diverse assortment of seashells brought in by the tides. For an unforgettable experience, take the island’s only hiking trail (or a quick boat ride) to Colombier Beach, a hidden gem with panoramic views and some of the island’s best snorkeling. It’s one of the countless things to be discovered on Saint Barthélemy, a tiny island with more than its share of tropical charm.

EMBRAER TIP

Travel from San Juan, Puerto Rico to Princess Juliana International Airport, Sint Maarten in a Phenom 100EV, carrying up to 7 passengers in 30 min. From there, get a quick 15 min local flight to Saint Barthelemy. Hotel Villa Marie is located 2km away from the airport.

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CITY GUIDE

Dishes at Automata are packed with fresh flavors

SYDNEY With landmarks from the Harbour Bridge to the instantly recognizable Opera House, nothing quite beats Sydney’s visual wow factor. Throw in the sun-kissed sands of Bondi and Manly Beaches, windswept coastal walks, streets lined with pretty Victorian architecture, a thriving food scene, a collection of hip neighborhoods brimming with fashionable boutiques, art galleries, humming cafés and all of that yearround sunshine—Sydney is a good-vibe city that will have you never wanting to leave.

HOTELS

Spicers Potts Point is set in a trio of Victorian townhouses

EMBRAER TIP

Fly from Singapore to Sydney Airport in a Praetor 600, carrying up to 12 passengers in 7 hours and 45 min. From there, reach Spicers Potts Point in a 25 min-drive.

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While Sydney is certainly not short of hotels with jawdropping views of its glittering harbor, it’s often the smaller neighborhood boltholes that show off the best of the city’s heritage and culture. Spicers spicersretreats.com, in the affluent Potts Point neighborhood, for example, is ideal for those looking to dive into Sydney’s culinary scene, with five of the top local restaurants even offering room service. The Old Clare Hotel theoldclarehotel. com.au—housed in the former Carlton United Breweries building—is not only crowned by the city’s coolest rooftop pool, but it has three of its hottest restaurants, including an offering from British chef Jason Atherton. At the old headquarters for Paramount Picture Studios in the hip Surry Hills neighborhood, Paramount House Hotel paramounthousehotel.com has a buzzing ground-floor coffee joint, a cinema, a chic co-working area, a rooftop wellness space and a curb-side restaurant from the team behind one of the city’s most popular restaurants, Ester.

And if you are after a view, Sofitel Darling Harbour sofitelsydneydarlingharbour.com.au—the first newlybuilt luxury hotel to open in over two decades—sits on prime waterfront territory, with wraparound Darling Harbour views. Make sure to plump for a room with access to the top-floor Club Millesime Lounge, where light snacks and canapés are served throughout the day to a backdrop of city vistas.

WORDS Lauren Ho, IMAGES (clockwise from left page) © Spicer Potts Point, © Nikki To / Automata, © Terence Chin / In Bed, © Nikki To / Quay

RESTAURANTS Sydney’s heaving culinary scene has no doubt reaped the benefits of its multicultural society, resulting in a lineup of hip, inventive restaurants that cover all basis from Japanese to Modern Australian. At Ester ester-restaurant. com.au, chef Mat Lindsay has gone back to the basics, with a simple, honest menu of charred meats and fermented vegetables almost all cooked in the wood-fired oven. A short five-minute stroll down the road, Automata automata. com.au has propelled chef Clayton Wells to the top of the food game, thanks to his pretty dishes that are packed with his signature fresh, fermented flavors. At Mercado mercadorestaurant.com.au, ex-Nomad chef Nathan Sassi churns out an unabashed meat-heavy Spanish menu of dishes such as pork empanada with fresh chimichurri and yield-to-the-fork suckling pig. Meanwhile, for something a little more special, Quay quay.com.au, one of Sydney’s most celebrated restaurants, has recently emerged from a makeover with a slick new look and a menu to match, which has made it even harder to get a table than before.

Don’t miss out on the 10-course tasting menu, where chef Peter Gilmore serves up dishes such as smoked pig jowl topped with shaved abalone and sea cucumber crackling.

ART SCENE The former workplace and home of Australian artist Brett Whiteley, the Brett Whiteley Studio, is one of Sydney’s best kept secrets, on display is a selection of the artist’s work, set amongst sketchbooks, photographs and personal memorabilia, which gives a fascinating glimpse into his private life. Since opening a decade ago, the White Rabbit Gallery whiterabbitcollection.org has made a name for itself with one of the world’s largest and most significant collections of Chinese contemporary art, which today includes about 2,500 works by about 500 different artists. Make a day of it and visit the theater, library and Teahouse, serving a wide array of Chinese teas. Housed in the former Art Deco-style Maritime Services building, the Museum of Contemporary Art Australia (MCA) mca.com.au is your one-stop spot to clue yourself up on contemporary art from across Australia and around the world. Make sure also to stop by the MCA Store to stock up on some one-off gifts and international art and culture publications. Similarly, the Artspace artspace.org.au is a residency-based contemporary art center that has been a hotspot since it opened in 1992 in Woolloomooloo’s historic Gunnery Building, while the Art Gallery of NSW artgallery.nsw.gov.au covers all bases—from colonial and 19th-century Australian works and European old masters to modern pieces—and is the leading public art gallery in the country.

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SHOPS Championing all things local, Koskela koskela.com.au sells the largest range of Australian-made, ethically produced homeware, furniture, lighting and art from a century-old warehouse in the charming neighborhood of Rosebery. A brand with a conscience, it has teamed up with Australia’s indigenous artists and artisans to create new contemporary design products to boot. For personalized leather goods and accessories, head to The Daily Edited thedailyedited.com, a store that started out in Sydney that has now transformed into a global brand with outposts in New York and Singapore. At In Bed inbedstore.com, you’re pretty much getting what’s on the tin: luxury bed linen, along with a selection of dreamy sleepwear and must-have kitchen textiles made from the highest quality natural fibers and fabrics from linen to cotton and cashmere.

To complete the look, the cult Bondi store and go-to for Sydney’s fashion elite Tuchuzy tuchuzy.com showcases both international and interesting local labels from Alexander Wang to its house brand, Chosen.

Quay Restaurant with a view of the Sydney Opera House

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Lance Mortensen Cool Earth Community Creators Space Race Levison Wood

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PEOPLE & INNOVATION

CUSTOMER PROFILE

TAKE TO THE SKIES At age 66, Lance Mortensen proves with his global journey in a Phenom 300 that age is little more than a number

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t’s never too late to begin pursuing your dreams, and Lance Mortensen is a prime example of this belief. At the age of 54, he set out to realize his life-long dream of flying aircraft, and today, at 66, he has embarked on an epic journey across the globe, flying an Embraer Phenom 300.

“I started flying at 54 with just the goal of flying from San Francisco to Jackson, WY and now I’m setting out to fly across the world as a single pilot, something I never thought would be achievable,” says Mortensen. “But through a combination of good training and a great product with the Phenom 300, I’m making this into my reality.”

Mortensen’s family has been involved with aviation for generations. Both his father and grandfather served as pilots in the United

States military. His family’s pioneering aviation spirit served as an example throughout his professional career, an ethos he hopes to pass on to future generations. “If you set your goals, you can achieve anything,” he says. Though both his father and grandfather passed before he learned how to fly, Lance has always believed that his interest in aviation is deeply rooted in his family history.

On May 15, 2019, Lance set out on his epic journey across the globe, embarking on an 83hour flight route that will take him across the Atlantic, Europe, Asia and the Pacific Ocean.

He will be accompanied by his girlfriend Natasha Hawkins for the duration of the trip.

Lance received his pilot license in 2007, after extensive training in Florida and now has close to 4,000 hours.

Left page Felipe Alfaia, Marketing Director of Embraer Executive Jets, with Lance Mortensen in Melbourne, Florida Right page Stephen Friedrich, COO; Michael Amalfitano, President & CEO; Lance Mortensen; Natasha Hawkins; Jason Marrone, CFO; David Armstrong, Senior Vice President of Sales Northwestern United States

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Such a remarkable journey requires extensive planning and top-of-the-line equipment, and Embraer was proud to provide Mortensen with the fastest, most efficient and longest-range single-pilot aircraft on the market—the Phenom 300. “The Phenom 300 is the only plane I trust to make a journey like this. I’ve owned over 100 aircraft, and when I purchased my first Phenom 300, I became a part of a family that I’ve grown to trust substantially.”

The Phenom 300 is the only plane I trust to make a journey like this. I’ve owned over 100 aircraft, and when I purchased my first Phenom 300, I became a part of a family that I’ve grown to trust substantially.

Mortensen’s journey began in Wyoming, crossing Canada before braving the transatlantic crossing. He will be traveling more than 25,000 miles by the time he reaches his end point back in the United States. His trip will take him across Europe and the Middle East, through India and Southeast Asia before he will cross the Bering Strait from Russia to Alaska. Mortensen stresses the importance of spending time at the destinations on his itinerary as opposed to simply jetting through.

Though certainly not the first individual to circumnavigate the globe as a single-pilot, Lance will be the first to have done so in an Embraer aircraft, and he believes this is only possible due to Embraer being “the best private, executive aircraft manufacturer out there.” His story proves that, with enough willpower and self-determination, dreams are achievable at any age, no matter how late one thinks they are to the game. “You only get 32 hours a day,” he jokes.

“There’s no doubt that I would not be capable of running my business without having access to the technology that Embraer has provided.”

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PHILANTHROPY

SAVING THE WORLD ONE RAINFOREST AT A TIME From Brazil to Borneo, the world’s rainforests are in grave peril. Deforestation and climate change have resulted in the destruction of nearly half of the world’s rainforests in the past 40 years alone, and it’s now more clear than ever before that action must be taken to curb the destruction of one of the planet’s most valuable resources. We sit down with Matthew Owen, director of Cool Earth, an organization that has set out to protect the world’s most biodiverse places.

Tell us about Cool Earth and your team’s mission.

Cool Earth is a non-profit organization that works alongside rainforest communities to reduce deforestation and the impact of climate change by putting local people back in control of their rainforest. We provide them with the resources they need to strengthen their livelihoods, enabling more sustainable choices to be made regarding forest protection as communities become self-funding.

We believe that people who have lived in the forest for generations are the best custodians for sustainable forest conservation.

It sometimes seems as if the Earth’s rainforests are threatened more today than ever before. Is the situation really so dire?

The news often portrays our rainforests to be in a dire position, and it would be naïve to say otherwise— they are still being cut down at an alarming rate. What the tabloids fail to communicate is that this is an opportunity. We’re in a unique position to make a real difference. In Cool Earth’s partnerships, threats have shifted from large-scale deforestation for agriculture and plantations to small-scale illegal extraction, making community-level conservation a priority.

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Left page Asháninka woman with traditional achiote face markings Right page Child from Cool Earth’s Gadaisu partnership, Papua New Guinea

What are some of the greatest challenges you have faced in your conservation efforts?

What are some ways people can get involved beyond making a donation?

The very remoteness of the world’s rainforests make them difficult to protect. The development of AI and surveillance technology can help charities like Cool Earth to see where local communities need to be supported to fight corruption and illegal logging. As a charity, we’re working with universities and research groups to invest in the latest satellite and forest-monitoring technology.

Collective action in the daily choices we make can have a huge impact.

Consumers have done a great job in demanding products free of rainforest soya, beef, minerals and timber.

We have seen industry respond to consumer demand, and soon this becomes the norm. So aside from supporting Cool Earth, I’d say being super-vigilant about palm oil. It’s an extraordinary and ubiquitous product that you’ll find in just about half of all supermarket products, but it’s also a terrifying driver of industrial deforestation.

WORDS Nicholas Thompson, IMAGES © Lewis Gillingham / Cool Earth

As you see it, why are rainforests so vital to our planet?

I can’t emphasise enough how vital rainforests are in the coming years to help mitigate climate breakdown through reducing our carbon emissions. Not only are they our lifeline in the impending climate crash; the social benefits are inextricable from communities worldwide. Over 350 million people live in the rainforest and over 1.6 billion rely on them for their livelihoods. Storing carbon, releasing oxygen, homing species and supporting communities, rainforests provide manifold essential services at the global level. Even if we never see them, rainforests have the greatest impact in our daily lives and need our protection.

What are some of the most meaningful projects helmed by Cool Earth that you have been a part of in the past?

Cool Earth is dedicated to helping communities become self-sufficient so that, after a few years of support, they are no longer dependent on the charity. In the past, this has ranged from encouraging them to introduce sustainable agriculture to helping them to set up networks for selfexport.

alleys with small trees called Inga trees can provide shelter for crops to be grown without the need to cut and burn large areas of forest. The “alleyways” are sustainable and can be re-planted year after year. This was a hugely meaningful partnership, from knowledge-sharing between communities to an exemplary method of agroforestry.

What are some of your plans for the future?

The future challenges are incredibly varied, from small-scale subsistence farming to increasing threat from palm plantations. Cool Earth is all about collaboration to meet these challenges head on, and 2019 is all about scaling up our work with indigenous people and local charities.

We’re very keen on ensuring that we don’t adopt the white savior mentality, just arriving there on the forest floor with a whole bunch of solutions for everyone’s problems, which will never work. This year, we will work to share best-practice knowledge between indigenous communities; building links from Peru to Honduras and Cambodia to Cameroon.

For more information, visit coolearth.org

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THE RISE OF THE MODERN COMMUNITY The rise of digital nomadism and remote working presents both new opportunities and challenges, and some pioneers are blurring the lines between the places we work, play and live

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espite its salubrious surroundings and top-tier postcode, The Conduit in Mayfair is not your usual private club. Members are more likely to be preparing for their next TED talk or discussing renewable energy in Southeast Asia than sipping cocktails and bagging the hottest theater tickets in town. An air of hushed thoughtfulness pervades; no one is shouting into mobile phones, tapping loudly on keyboards and checking out each other’s shoes; they might be working the room for contacts though, since the club’s raison d’être is to bring together like-minded folks who share a social conscience.

The first London club with such a mandate, The Conduit was set up by Paul van Zyl, founder of the International Center for Transitional Justice in New York and ethical fashion label Maiyet, Rowan Finnegan, who owns a USbased impact fund that focuses on sustainability, and Nick Hamilton of sustainability-focused Laurasia Capital Management. All three wanted to create a hub where high flyers, who meet briefly at seminars all over the world, could network at a slower pace and have the time to discuss ideas more deeply. “Instead of serendipitously bumping into each other when they traveled and networking frenetically at one event, the founders saw the need for a space where members can together face to face and go deeper,” explains Jo Sparber, the club’s membership and program director.

The club’s 2,000 members range from budding socially conscious entrepreneurs to seasoned human rights activists. Everyone is assigned a community manager who advises them on who to meet, how and when, and events range from community drinks to structured networking sessions, seminars and lectures touching on topics like climate change to child obesity. And if all this sounds like work away from work, there are dinners with guests chefs, a Michelin-starred restaurant run by Merlin LabronJohnson and live music in the Speakeasy until 3am.

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Above The Conduit co-founders from left to right: Paul van Zyl, Rowan Finnegan and Nick Hamilton Below ONDA believes in connecting visionaries in extraordinary locations

When it comes to private members clubs, egalitarianism is an oxymoron (The Conduit’s annual membership starts at GBP 450 for students and rises to GBP 1,800) but it does try to practice what it preaches; all eight floors of the neoclassical building are fitted with sustainable materials such as hemp, hydroponic walls and hand-dyed carpets from Africa, and furniture with a minimal, mid-century feel is by Sitting Firm, a group of craftspeople working with British woodland. Organic, biodynamic food and drink come from carefully researched sources.

It’s no coincidence that The Conduit’s zeitgeisty, socially responsible community is born in an era where we are bombarded with (often dubiously sourced) information all of the time.

“It’s a space in which we can foster human connection in a digital age where we are increasingly isolated from each other and polarized by prejudice,” says Sparber.

WORDS Emma O’Kelly, IMAGES (from top) © Steven Joyce / The Conduit, © ONDA Life

For Luca Del Bono, founder of new members club ONDA, “the digital environment is not necessarily healthy and people are becoming increasingly lonely.” For GBP 80 a month, ONDA members can access 120 fashionable hotspots all over the world, from London’s Chess Club to cool co-working spaces in Mumbai, to The Clubhouse in Buenos Aires.

“We aren’t one club or one place, ONDA is just the connector,” says Del Bono, who founded the concierge network Quintessentially in 2000 as well as London’s South Kensington Club and knows exactly where wellheeled, well-traveled millennials like to hang out. “Our network is based on shared values. It’s not about money, but about what you can bring to the community.”

Prospective patrons must show they have an interest in making the world a better place either through sharing an interest in sustainability, well-being, travel or discovery.

Patrons are typically between the ages of 25 and 34 involved in projects such as plant-based protein startups or aquaculture (Del Bono himself helms the Aeolian Islands Preservation Fund that recently earned him an award from Italy’s Environment Minister).

“The main reason our members give for wanting to join ONDA is the need to feel a part of something. We are losing sense of the human touch,” explains Del Bono.

“ONDA members (who are 68 percent female) want creative, comfortable environments where they feel safe.

No one wants to have to sit in a hotel lobby in New York or Mumbai to work.” The more social and seductive the space, the more likely we are to disconnect from our tech.

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PROGRESS

Left page Manhattan Loft Gardens’ unique architectural composition delivers spaces to connect Right page (above) On the 36th floor, the Japanese Garden is set against the backdrop of the London skyline Right page (below) Manhattan Loft Gardens is a 42-storey skyscraper made of expansive living spaces

In Stratford in East London, property developer Harry Handlesman is developing a new community in a 42-storey high-rise—a mode of living that, in London at least, has witnessed more failures than successes. As the man who brought loft living to the city almost 25 years ago and as creator of nightspots such as the Chiltern Firehouse, if anyone can do it, Handelsman can. Manhattan Loft Gardens consists of 248 apartments, ranging from GBP 15 million penthouses, GBP 495,000 studio flats and furnished lofts and the seven-storey Stratford Hotel.

Overseen by a crack team of architects, interior designers, artists and chefs, Manhattan Loft Gardens also features the destination restaurant Allegra, 24-hour room service, private catering and concierge services, three gardens, a variety of clubs, bars, a gym, yoga studios and classes.

It’s a new type of “hybrid” space that blends home and hotel under one roof and is sure to bring the young, the creative and the connected to this once-overlooked corner of the capital and spark urban regeneration.

IMAGES © Luke Hayes

“I’m going back to the fundamentals of interaction,” explains Handlesman. “With so many people today working remotely and the convenience of immediate deliveries, services and everything in between, it’s hardly necessary to leave your home anymore. Offering welcoming physical spaces is essential to detract from potentially insular behavior.”

All three communities know that to thrive they must offer more than just a pretty space. Handlesman says: “The challenge is to remind people of the benefits of face-toface social interaction. No one can deny the importance of social media, but having direct contact with one’s neighbors, especially in a building where there should be a commonality amongst occupants, that is something that can’t be replaced.”

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INNOVATION

SPACE RACE 2.0 An ever-growing number of privately-funded companies are seeking to expand beyond our world

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o human has set foot on the moon in 42 years, but enthusiasm for space research has arguably never been higher. Many major governmental space agencies have seen their funding cut or had significant technologies like the Space Shuttle retired with no replacement, yet spacefaring technology is improving rapidly. Space has been opened up; no longer the sole domain of national one-upping and squabbling, the stars are now a playground for enthusiastic investors with money and drive.

It’s called “NewSpace”: a movement of private aerospace companies, independent of governments, looking to develop faster, better and cheaper access to space and spaceflight technologies, with the socioeconomic drivers of the past replaced by commercial ends. Late last year, Morgan Stanley execs stated that 2019 could be “the year for space”; companies with big-name investors like SpaceX (backed by Elon Musk), Blue Origin ( Jeff Bezos) and Virgin Galactic (Richard Branson) hog the headlines, but there are many others pushing skyward to solve new problems.

Take Planet Labs, for instance. The San Francisco company’s mission is to image the entire earth every day from a network of orbiting satellite cameras, known internally as doves, which it develops and manufactures

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in-house. Planet Labs started four years ago with a fleet of 26 doves; the company now gathers over 1.2 million images daily from a network of over 300 satellites, each of which orbits the earth once every 90 minutes, to sell to interested agencies. Planet Labs, hitching a ride on other launches, put up over 120 satellites last year—by comparison, the US government is thought to operate just three earth imagers of its own.

Planet Labs’ ambitious goal has vastly accelerated the usual timeframe for space development, as it uses off-the-shelf components (many of which can be found in modern smartphones) to reduce both the cost and size of its tiny satellites. “The way that I grew up at NASA,” Planet Labs founder Robbie Schingler told CBS 60 Minutes, “is we would spend about five to ten years to build one satellite.” Now the company’s time to develop is measured in months; in the future, it may be days.

without wires. Orbital ATK, recently purchased

by Northrop Grumman in a USD 9.2 billion deal, is a major contractor for the US defense department and the primary contractor on the James Webb Space Telescope, to be used to explore the origins of the universe.

There are more frivolous experiments ongoing: Californian company Made In Space has put a 3-D printer aboard the International Space Station, and its Archinaut plan aims to one day turn asteroids into functional spacecraft; Bigelow Aerospace is working on inflatable space habitats, some of which could potentially hold up to 25 crew; Lasermotive is working on beaming power through free space using lasers. There are even two companies, Elysium Space and Celestis, offering space burials— Celestis’ Luna service, starting at USD 12,500, offers to place cremated remains or DNA on the surface of the moon “creating a permanent memorial on a distant, but constantly viewable world.”

Left page (above) Planet Labs’ satellites “line scan” the Earth to map its surface daily Left page (below) Planet Labs designs, builds and launches satellites faster than any company or government Right page Planet Labs launches new satellites into orbit every three or four months

© Planet Labs Inc. 2019 - NASA

WORDS Alex Cox, IMAGES (left page from top) © Planet Labs Inc. 2019, © Carter Dow Photography 2015

Planet Labs is far from the only private company making its mark in space. Satellite broadband pioneers like Mu Space and OneWeb are creating networks that connect those in rural areas to high-speed internet

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INNOVATION

Above Virgin Galactic’s WhiteKnightTwo carrier aircraft, VMS Eve on tarmac at Spaceport America

OUT OF THIS WORLD In 2018, 114 orbital launches took place—the most since 1988.

The NewSpace boom could not have happened at a better time. Spacebound projects and private launch vehicles seem to be growing in tandem with each other. Increased market competition means prices are falling—the cost of launching SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket has already fallen from USD 69 million to 50 million—and newer rockets are capable of carrying increasingly larger payloads.

Certainly, it will never be easy to put payload into orbit, and demand for launches still far outstrips supply. But with the global space economy hitting some USD 345 billion in 2016, there is no doubt that this demand will one day be met. In the coming years there will be more launches, more profit and, most importantly, more opportunities for private companies to push the human race forward.

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171 orbital launches are planned for 2019; the previous record was 139 in 1967.

Nine new orbital launchers are due to enter operation in 2019.

2019 could see space tourism finally reaching market viability; Space Tourism Guide predicts three new companies will enter the market alongside Virgin Galactic and Blue Origin.

As of January 2019, the United Nations Office for Outer Space Affairs (UNOOSA) has recorded 4,987 satellites orbiting the planet, 40% of which are currently active.

The UK Government predicts 2,000 new satellites will enter Earth orbit by 2030.

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Private funding is also driving innovation in space.

The Google Lunar XPrize—which challenged teams to launch and place a new robot on the moon—may have reached its deadline with no winner, but it has helped to launch several private companies still striving to achieve that goal. One entrant, Moon Express, has now been contracted by NASA to bid on science and technology payloads for future launches; another, SpaceIL, launched its own moon mission in February this year aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket. The ANA Avatar XPrize, currently active and designed to foster development of telepresence technology, could potentially generate technology that allows us to virtually visit other worlds.

PORTRAIT

A HEART FOR ADVENTURE Explorer Levison Wood shares stories from his recent adventures in the Arabian peninsula

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evison Wood is a bestselling author, explorer and photographer who has been documenting stories and events across the globe for 15 years. In 2014, he walked the length of the Nile from source to sea, which was documented in a critically acclaimed series and accompanying book. Since then, Levison has brought out four more travelogues, including the awardwinning “Walking the Himalayas,” three popular TV series and two UK-wide live theater tours. He has recently returned from a five month circumnavigation of the Arabian peninsula, which inspired his latest book “Arabia” and an upcoming documentary series.

What has been your most challenging expedition to date?

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more than 5,000 miles and it took me to 13 Middle Eastern countries across deserts and war zones. But I wanted to show audiences a side of places like Iraq and Syria beyond the usual media narrative of bombs and bullets.

Few people are aware that there’s a monsoon in the jungles of Oman or that you can ski in Lebanon—but of course, traveling in these places is not without its challenges. What people sometimes don’t realize is just how many months of planning goes into these expeditions, and when neighboring countries don’t get along with each other or have closed borders, it’s an even harder task to get around.

So where did your love of adventure and this interest in the Middle East begin?

I loved reading about the region, even when I was a very young boy, and I grew up fascinated by the adventures of Lawrence of Arabia and Wilfred Thesiger. Then I went on to study

history. I was always interested in the Bedouin, the hardy nomads of the desert, and the original Arabs who had wandered across the lands of the Middle East before modern borders existed, and I had piqued my interest in the region by visiting in my early 20s. This expedition was a chance to follow in the footsteps of the great explorers and see what the Middle East is really like now, beyond the tales of old and the news bulletins. I’ll actually be releasing an illustrated children’s book titled “Incredible Journeys” this summer, which includes the epic and impressive voyages throughout history, in the hope that I can inspire the next generation to be as curious as I was.

What are the travel essentials that you never leave home without?

I take great pleasure in traveling light, and carrying no more than a day sack, but I don’t go anywhere without my Leica SL and the espadrilles that I

designed with Oliver Sweeney, which are super light and a welcome relief from boots at the end of the day. I also tend to carry a smart white linen shirt, as you never know when you might need to dress up to meet a dignitary.

What’s the strangest place that you’ve ever slept?

The list of unusual places is endless to be honest. When I was 22, I hitchhiked from England to India on a budget of just GBP 500, and on that trip, I slept in all sorts of unorthodox places, including the middle of a roundabout!

On all of these challenging and adventurous expeditions, has there ever been a time when you’ve wanted to give up?

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To be honest, it’s actually cars that have posed the biggest threat to me over the years. When I was walking the length of the Himalayas, from Afghanistan to Bhutan, I was caught up in a Maoist strike in Nepal and was forced to get in a taxi to get to safety

in the dark. Monsoon had hit, so the roads were lethal and as we went round a mountain bend, the brakes failed and our driver lost control so we went tearing over the edge of the cliff. The car rolled down into the valley and pretty much the whole thing is a blur. We were rescued by some nearby villagers who heard us yelling and came out to save us. When I had recovered, I went back to the site of the crash with my guide who had also been in the accident, and we made the steep climb down to the bottom of the valley.

The car had plummeted down more than 500 feet and was a terrifying sight. After that I did think pretty seriously about my lifestyle choices, but those doubts didn’t last long.

a bustling civilization. It was a truly inspiring city and it’s remarkable that it’s still standing after years of war. You can hear mortar shells going off in the distance but the bars and cafes are still open—everyone is just trying to get on with their lives.

“Arabia” is published by Hodder & Stoughton and available to buy now in bookshops and online and “Incredible Journeys” is published by Wren & Rook, and was released June 13.

Do you have a favorite place?

I have many, but on this recent Arabian adventure, Damascus was a favorite. There are so many layers of history; it’s an ancient site of learning where mosques and ancient Roman temples stand side by side. I’m in awe of its resilience; it’s one of the oldest cities in the world and it’s still

Left page Levison Wood traveled and worked in over 100 countries worldwide Right page Wood’s photography took him to the streets of Baghdad in 2003

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COMPANY PROFILE

PASSION FOR THE SKIES After announcing John Owen as the new CEO in 2018, Airshare has set out to conquer the skies with its fleet of Embraer Phenom aircraft

What drew you to the aviation industry?

It was actually very fortuitous. I was originally hired by Airshare as a consultant to help find their next CFO. After several discussions with the executive team and the new ownership group, I was impressed with the business and felt the company had tremendous potential. I had previous experience within the transportation industry, having served as CFO for a trucking company, and felt the financial aspects were very similar.

Both are capital-intensive logistics businesses with similar terminology, so it was a natural fit. I’ve since fallen in love with aviation, and even plan to one day earn my pilot’s license.

After two years as CFO, you were promoted to President and CEO in 2018. What drove

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you to pursue a larger role with Airshare?

During my tenure as CFO, I was able to review all aspects of the business.

It was apparent to me that what the business needed to unlock its true potential was a simplified fleet (less aircraft types) to generate greater efficiencies and provide a more consistent customer experience. I was also surprised by how few people knew we existed. All we needed to really grow this business was a more efficient fleet and a more sophisticated marketing engine to expand our presence in the marketplace. We are also continually refining our internal and external customer experience, which has always been the foundation of what Airshare does very well.

When the opportunity arose, I was excited to take all the knowledge I garnered analyzing and observing the business and use it to steer Airshare into the future. I was fortunate

enough to take the interim role and the rest is history. Private aviation is an exciting industry, and Airshare’s potential to become a major player within it was extremely appealing. I was lucky to inherit a business that had spent almost 20 years delivering an unparalleled customer experience.

Our customers genuinely love us. Once they experience the level of service we provide, along with the value our program brings, they don’t leave us.

We work hard to treat all of them like family. It’s the best culture I’ve been around, and I’m excited to help carry on its legacy as we continue to build upon an already fantastic business.

How is Airshare’s approach different than others?

The fundamental difference is we sell days rather than hours. But that’s just the beginning. Because we sell days, we allow our customers to use as many

hours in a day as they need and the airplane and pilots stay with them the entire time. This allows our customers to be extremely efficient when they are going out and back within a day or two, or need to hit multiple stops during the course of their trip. We have customers with a single share that use up to 80 hours, which is the equivalent of almost two shares in a competing program. The flexibility we offer provides the freedom for customers to come and go as they please. The airplane and pilots are on their schedule not ours, so we can accommodate any last minute requests if plans change.

We also have a whole aircraft management business to complement our fractional side. We have several customers who started out as fractional and now own their own aircraft that we manage. In comparison, many of our managed customers have purchased fractional shares for supplemental lift. Our fractional customers can also charter aircraft in our managed fleet when they prefer something larger or need the additional range to travel overseas.

The marriage of the two businesses creates a holistic private aviation solution designed to serve customers with varying needs throughout their lifecycle.

Can you tell us a bit about Airshare’s different programs and how they serve your clients?

We have two business units: fractional and whole aircraft management.

Between the two we operate approximately 50 aircraft. Within our fractional program, customers can either own or lease a share. Both options start at 20 days per year, which is the equivalent to a 1/16th share. Customers pay a monthly shared expense that covers their portion of costs such as pilots, flight operations, insurance and all the other fixed costs of the program.

They then pay an hourly rate based on usage of the aircraft. We also offer an EMBARK card, which is an annual

10-day membership that is an efficient alternative for those who need less than 20 days per year. Both programs include one-way pricing similar to our competitors. However, Airshare customers have access to round-trip pricing, which is a 40 percent discount off our one-way rates. We also highly encourage interchange between aircraft types. If you’re a customer that owns in a Phenom 300 but needs a Phenom 100 for a shorter trip with less passengers, our hourly rates are as low as $1,590. This is where our customers see tremendous value in our program.

And if you’re a Phenom 100 customer but need a larger airplane with more range, they can easily upgrade to the Phenom 300.

Airshare’s fleet is comprised exclusively of Embraer aircraft. In your eyes, what makes Embraer such a great partner for your company?

The relationship between the two companies goes back over a decade.

Airshare began ordering Phenoms back in 2007. We were the launch customer for the Phenom 100 in March 2009, and the following year we became the first fractional program to offer the Phenom 300. Historically we have a lot of experience owning and operating Embraer aircraft and our pilots love flying them. We are an Authorized Embraer Service Center and our respective maintenance teams have collaborated for several years. We also manage a wide range of Embraer aircraft in our whole aircraft management division. Our customers love the overall comfort of the Phenom fleet. The oval tube provides for a roomy experience, which is not something you can always find in the light jet market. We’ve owned several aircraft types over the years, but the Embraer aircraft have been extremely reliable, efficient and perform well, so a year ago, when we decided to consolidate fleet types, it was an easy decision to move exclusively to Phenoms. Embraer has been a great partner and we look forward to many more years working with them.

What do you think it takes to run a successful company within the aviation sector today?

A key for us is recruiting a talented mix of individuals across the business, featuring both lifelong aviation experts along with professionals with proven experience from several other industries. This balance provides us with a fresh perspective to the industry and helps foster a spirit of innovation within Airshare. Our team has been able to mesh all this knowledge together to determine the long-term strategy for the business. Although we come from different backgrounds, we respect each other’s opinions and collaborate well to ensure we’re intelligently expanding. Collectively, we stay true to ourselves and our customers, with a constant focus on delivering what we believe is the best value in private aviation.

Where do you see Airshare headed in the future?

The sky is the limit! We have been very successful in the markets we serve and feel our program, consolidated fleet and customer experience position us well to execute our growth strategy.

We are going to be aggressive in expanding the regions we serve, including our move into the upper Midwest this summer. Our analysis has shown us there is considerable demand for our program in this area, which includes Chicago, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Milwaukee and all points in between. We strive to pass on savings to our customers through aspects of our program such as roundtrip pricing and interchange capabilities, so we are always careful to ensure we stay true to the vision of our company. This is an incredibly exciting time for us at Airshare, and I’m thrilled to be a part of it!

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Charles Heidsieck

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Art in the City of Stars Professional Driving Moroccan Architecture Kitchen Garden

LIFESTYLE

EPICUREAN

BUBBLING WITH EXCELLENCE Charles Heidsieck Champagne boasts a storied history that is mirrored in the superiority of the Maison’s finest vintages

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here are few libations that can rival the exclusivity and luxury of champagne. Its international prestige makes it the drink of choice for celebrations across the globe. The sparkling wine has a fascinating history, but there is one house in particular with a colorful tale.

The son of a merchant who gained notoriety for riding into Moscow upon a white horse ahead of Napoleon’s army with cases of champagne to celebrate with whichever side would win, Charles-Camille Heidsieck, was seemingly destined to work with champagne. His eponymous firm was founded in 1851 in Reims, when he was just 29 years old. He quickly gained a reputation as a rebellious yet distinguished entrepreneur, one whose wines would go on to be revered across the globe.

The champagne industry in Europe was already well established, with political and economic relations between royal and imperial courts dominated by the leading houses in Reims. An ambitious young man, Charles set his sights on the New World, largely neglected by the French powerhouses due to the high risk involved. As he wrote to his wife in a letter: “The more familiar I become with

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WORDS Nicholas Thompson, IMAGES (left page below) © Archives Charles Heidsieck, (left page above & right page) © Charles Heidsieck

this country, the more convinced I am that nowhere else could you make your fortune so easily as long as you have something to sell that catches people’s fancy and that you sell it at a high price...but it is impossible to respect any rule of business.”

Charles would become a national personality during his many trips to the United States, known endearingly as “Champagne Charlie.”

Throughout social circles from New York to Washington, bon vivants would be overheard ordering bottles of “Charles.” His wild success in the States would not last, however, with the threat of the Civil War looming. Charles’s ambitions would bring him to the South, where he would get entangled in the complex political web of American politics. His business would eventually be forced to declare bankruptcy due to outstanding debts as a result of the war, and he would be imprisoned by the Confederate government, held as a political prisoner in Fort Pickens, Florida. He came free in 1863 and returned to France, never again braving the voyage across the Atlantic.

Upon his return, Charles decided to focus his attention on expanding his business throughout Europe. He purchased cellars dating back to the third century, a labyrinth of underground galleries with ideal humidity for aging wine.

The cellars are now part of the historical sites of the UNESCO World Heritage list. The bottled wines were stored in a series of 47 cellars some 65 feet underground, where the temperature hovers at a constant 50 ºF/10 ºC—considered the ideal temperature for the aging of champagne. Each vintage is given a minimum of ten years to age in the bottle, when the law requires three. The resulting beverage boasts

aromas of warm bread and sweet spices and experiences a wealth of light, rounded with glints of gold. Sipping Charles Heidsieck’s Brut Réserve is like meandering through an orchard at the peak of summer, where sun-drenched fruit like apricots, peaches and mirabelles perfume the air. As the wines age, they embrace their complexity, gaining subtle aromas of roasted nuts, aged rum and vanilla. 60 percent of the wine is from each year’s harvest, with equal proportions of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Neunier blended in. The remaining 40 percent of the blend comes from old reserve wines, which provide the defining character of Charles Heidsieck champagnes, ensuring a delicate balance of complexity, depth and smoothness.

Left page (above) The oenothèque, 65 feet below ground, where the last bottles of exceptionnal vintages continue to rest and age Left page (below) Founded in Reims in 1851, Charles Heidsieck has been a regular supplier for royal courts Right page Charles Heidsieck founded his company at the age of 29 and would become the legendary “Champagne Charlie”

The Maison has maintained Charles’s original commitment to excellence in each of its endeavors, which has contributed to its ongoing success as one of the leading champagne houses globally. Today, Charles Heidsieck champagne continues to be served amongst the most exclusive circles around the world, a true testament to the tried and true individualism and heritage that the house’s founder carefully established more than 150 years ago.

Admiring the movements of the wine through the glass is like being carried by the rhythm of a Viennese waltz.

Cyril Brun, Cellar Master, Charles Heidsieck

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ART

MADE IN LA Los Angeles is undeniably the next great art city to have its moment and is becoming America’s hottest cultural destination

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he splashy, star-studded West Coast premiere of Frieze has got the city and the world buzzing. The crush of new galleries, museums, public installations and pop-ups occupying every corner of Los Angeles adds to its blossoming status as an art capital set to rival New York, London and Paris. It’s the city’s definingly experimental and laid-back spirit that is fueling its eclectic and diverse scene.

Artists are drawn to the Southern Californian city because of the light and space, and at the center of the ever-reinventing LA art world are the Haas Brothers.

“I always looked to LA as freedom, the place I could go and live the way I want to and be successful at it,” says Nikolai Haas, part of the sibling artist-design duo known for their surreal, bestial furniture with carved horns

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and cloven feet and collaborations with the likes of Lady Gaga and Donatella Versace.

The twin brothers attribute their success to the West Coast’s forward-thinking culture, where nothing is too weird. “California’s alienness, openness and landscape have taught us that fantasy and reality can be merged,” says Simon of the pair’s playful furry, wild-thing creations that pushed them into the global stratosphere since their scene-stealing show at Art Basel five years ago.

LA’s art scene is vast, broken down by the sprawl of lively, colorful neighborhoods—from the newly minted downtown Arts District, which has gone from being a ghost town after dark, to its up-and-coming blocks in Culver City and Miracle Mile, as well as the museumrow stretch along mid-Wilshire—that are redefining the landscape.

Above The Broad is housed in a hive-like building designed by architecture firm Diller Scofidio + Renfro Right page (above) “Urban Light” is one of several works by Chris Burden (1946–2015) in LACMA’s collection Right page (below) The Haas Brothers have made a name for themselves with eccentric furnishings and sculptures

WORDS Britt Collins, IMAGES (left page) © Mike Kelly, (right page) Courtesy of Joe Kramm / R & Company

Legacy 500, carrying up to 12 passengers-one of the smoothest rides possible thanks to the aircraft's active turbulence reduction.

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EMBRAER TIP

Travel to Los Angeles International Airport in a

The Broad, a gleaming contemporary art museum, is wondrous and hugely popular with the younger crowd.

Billionaire philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad built it to showcase their art collection of over 2,000 works, including pieces by Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Designed by architects Diller Scofidio + Renfro, the futuristic white, honeycomb-like shell proved to be monumental when it opened to the public in Downtown LA in 2015 because of its bold, sophisticated design and free admission. The Otium Bistro, a luminous box nestled beside the museum, is itself a work of art and great post-gallery pit-stop, with green vines growing across an interior wall, panels of glass raindrops on the ceiling and a Damien Hirst mural of fish swimming across the back of the building.

The similarly glamorous LACMA (Los Angeles County Museum of Art) on Wilshire Boulevard is the place to go if you can only visit one museum. The beloved LA institution houses all kinds of treasures, from ancient Greek ceramics and American vanguard paintings to Robert Rauschenberg’s quarter-mile-long mural and Chris Burden’s “Urban Light” installation, a collection of street lamps outside the space, now an iconic landmark.

LACMA also runs Tuesday matinees showing cool retroflicks like “Beyond the Valley of the Dolls,” and on Fridays in summer, near the “Urban Light” sculpture, it hosts jazz nights, where music lovers can unwind to sounds from emerging talent and jazz luminaries.

An intimate, unpretentious modern art space in West Hollywood, M+B is one of the most inventive galleries in LA. After decamping from Paris, Frenchman Benjamin Trigano founded what was originally a photography gallery that splits into M+B Art, which includes paintings and drawings, and M+B Photo, regularly showcasing retrospectives by superstar photographers like JeanBaptiste Mondino and Norm Clasen. Trigano has a knack for discovering rising stars and was the first to show the work of ’60s surf photography pioneer LeRoy Grannis, as well as the work of Gonzo journalist Hunter S. Thompson.

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Left The Sheats-Goldstein Residence is a home designed and built between 1961 and 1963

ART ITINERARY

LA’s architectural reference points are as diverse as its art, built by dreamers who moved out West. The city’s love affair with mid-century modern design endures, thanks to its desire to reconvene with nature and pioneering greats like Ray and Charles Eames, Richard Neutra and Frank Lloyd Wright. Among the most spectacular examples of these modernist gems, with its slanting lines and glassand-steel structures, is the fabulous John Lautner-designed Sheats-Goldstein Residence high up in the hills of Bel-Air. If it feels familiar, this architectural masterpiece, one of the most photographed houses in the world, owned by possibly one of the most enigmatic men in the world, has been immortalized in films like the Big Lebowski and countless fashion shoots by legends Herb Ritts and Helmut Newton. Its owner millionaire mega-collector James Goldstein recently gifted his home, along with its contents, surrounding estate and sub-tropical gardens, to LACMA, ensuring that it will inspire generations to come.

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The Haas Brothers Abstract sculptures and high-concept installations bound to amaze. thehaasbrothers.com

The Broad Museum One of the most impressive private art collections on display in the city, with focus on the 1950s to present. thebroad.org

LACMA The largest art museum on the West Coast, with some 140,000 objects spanning six millennia.

lacma.org

M+B A minimalist interior to put the impressive artwork by many leading contemporary artists front and center. mbart.com

The Night Gallery An artist-run contemporary gallery with somewhat unconventional operating hours.

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Sheats-Goldstein Residence An exemplary model of contemporary American architecture by John Lautner, now part of LACMA.

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IMAGE © Derek Swalwell / Sheats-Goldstein Residence

The Night Gallery, named for the 10pm–2am opening hours that the original gallery kept in a strip mall, still remains the go-to destination for cutting-edge shows. The artist-run space, set in a 6,200-square-foot warehouse in Downtown LA, is a hip reflection of its owner photographer and NYC transplant Davida Nemeroff. Seeing art at night created a different perspective and inevitably turned the gallery into an after-hours social hub, with a varied network of artists regularly gathering in the lounge and spilling out into the pavement during openings.

PURSUIT

ENGINEERED FOR SPEED From first steps to a full sprint, the art and science of race driving

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o the casual observer, driving a race car must seem a relatively simple task: Gather all the courage one can, take the steering wheel in a death grip and press down hard on the accelerator. But the truth is, the more one experiences driving at speed, the more one realizes it’s an incredibly demanding pursuit—mentally, physically and technically.

For the quick thrills of driving a race car, that’s easy, like riding a roller coaster. But to become a properly competitive race driver—that’s more of a challenge.

loftiest of ambitions—and two of the very few are Ferrari and Porsche.

For an experienced track driver who has decided to pursue racing, there are countless options available, but not all of equal caliber. A key recommendation is to adopt a tabula rasa mindset: forgetting all previous knowledge and assumptions about racing—which may include improper instruction and bad habits picked up along the way—then starting anew with the very best information available.

The final stages of the Corso Pilota system involve driving the Ferrari 488 Challenge race car for two consecutive days. This format provides the time needed to absorb all the new information gathered in the track sessions.

First off, a driving coach rides in the passenger seat the entire time: He’s there to analyze every move. The 488 Challenge is also fitted with onboard video and data recording equipment— so if the coach happens to miss some fault in the pilot’s driving, there’s nowhere to hide.

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The former offers training under the “Corso Pilota” banner that follows a common structure—the same steps, instructors, exercises and race equipment—regardless of where the courses may take place. Whenever possible, the Ferrari approach also sees individual students paired with the same coaches as they progress from one level to the next on tracks around the world.

When not driving on the track, time is devoted to debriefing sessions with a coach, where drivers study video recordings and peruse the graphs created by the data recorder. Driving a race car is an exceedingly physical activity,

Left page The Porsche Racing Experience guides amateurs looking to progress to professionallevel drivers Right page The Porsche Track Experience provides different tiers of training depending on the level of skill

but it’s also one that requires brainpower to generate gains. The body needs to be strong enough to maintain baseline performance, while the brain takes in feedback and searches for areas of improvement. Once all the Corso Pilota levels are completed, drivers qualify for a race license and can then compete in the Ferrari Challenge, a championship in which everybody pilots the same 488 Challenge race car.

WORDS Mark Hacking, IMAGES (left page) © Sebastian Kubatz, (right page) © DNA Photographers

The approach taken to race driver training by Porsche is similar; this stands to reason, as these two supercar manufacturers were the first to create such ladder systems. The legendary German carmaker has offered various track and race training courses for decades at the Porsche Track Experience, where drivers can improve their driving skills across different training levels, building upon prior training.

In late 2017, the Porsche Racing Experience was added to the company’s program, bridging the gap between high-end track experiences and professional motor sports. This arriveand-drive program takes ambitious drivers through a holistic development regimen tailored to transform amateurs into fine-tuned professionals.

Over the course of three stages, students learn everything necessary to drive quickly and race competitively. The program goes far beyond regular track exercises to encompass working with physiotherapists, psychological trainers and vehicle engineers to extract every possible ounce of performance from the driver. In some cases, participants are sent VR headsets in advance of track sessions to help in learning the myriad controls found in the cockpit of the Porsche 911 GT3 Cup.

Once the students arrive at the track—courses are offered at various top facilities around Europe—there’s a keen focus on establishing personal goals. If a student wants to increase speed but doesn’t want to race against others, that’s a possibility. For those who view getting faster as just the next step towards real racing, that’s the ultimate goal. But drivers first need to prove they have the ability and are capable of withstanding the pressure. While participants are granted an international racing license at the end of Level 1, not every driver progresses to Level 2 or from there to Level 3. The programs are tailored to each driver’s individual goals.

While some drivers hope to progress to one of Porsche’s many international professional race series, others prefer to hone their skills at exclusive track events. For this, Porsche has developed additional programs, like the GT Racecar Experience and the GT Track Day Experience, which will be launched in Portimão at the end of 2019.

For the nascent race driver, the entire process starts with the correct mindset, a genuine thirst for learning and access to the highest quality information. It is important to take the time to select the best instructors, the most advanced training methods and the best equipment—this way, drivers greatly increase their chances of crossing the finish line first.

Ferrari Corso Pilota: auto.ferrari.com Porsche Track Experience: porsche.com/trackexperience Porsche Racing Experience: porsche.com/racing-experience

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DESIGN

AGE-OLD TRADITION MEETS SINGULARITY Sensuous luxury and aesthetic simplicity make Morocco a stylish destination steeped in tradition and opulence that is simply breathtaking

WORDS Nicholas Thompson, IMAGES (left page) © Raul Cacho Oses, (right page) Courtesy of Virgin Limited Edition

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here are few places on the globe that provide such a sensory overload than Morocco. The bustling souks, its tranquil riads and a rich blend of culture and tradition rarely seen elsewhere, its breakspeed pace can put even the most seasoned traveler in a daze. The dusty, rust-colored medinas are bustling with a unique energy that’s intoxicating, whether you’re watching the glow of the sunrise over Marrakech, venturing into the desert or navigating the maze of threadlike streets and alleyways in Fez. Author Edith Wharton captures the essence of the Arab-Berber country in her 1920 book “In Morocco”: “Nothing endures in Islam, except what human inertia has left standing and its own solidity has preserved from the elements.” The diverse but harmonious blend of architectural and design styles, influenced throughout the centuries by Berber, African, Arab and Persian settlers has a palimpsestic quality. “Or rather, nothing remains intact, and nothing wholly perishes, but the architecture, like all else, lingers on half-ruined and half-unchanged,” continues Wharton. Islam has greatly influenced the architectural style of Morocco, with elegant features found everywhere from the ornately decorative zellige tiling to fountains and mosques.

There is perhaps no building more quintessentially Moroccan than the riad. Built around a tranquil central courtyard, these multi-level homes serve as a welcome retreat from the hubbub of city life. Today, many of these traditional dwellings have been transformed into accommodations for those in transient. Though they can be found scattered throughout the country, Morocco’s most impressive riads can be found in the glamourous medina of Marrakech. Take Riad de Tarabel, a stunning colonial-inspired mansion with a distinctly French sense for aesthetics. That’s no coincidence, given the property is furnished with heirlooms from the owner’s family château. Its tree-lined patios and candle-lit terraces are dotted with rattan furnishings, Moroccan tadelakt tiling and locally-sourced antiques. In the picturesque Bab Doukkala quarter, just ten minutes by foot from the square of Jemaa el Fna, Riad Les Yeux Bleus offers an updated approach to the typical medina house, trading traditional

Left page Door at Hassan Tower, the minaret of an incomplete mosque in Rabat, Morocco Right page Kasbah Tamadot was the former home of Luciano Tempo, the renowned antique dealer and interior designer

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DESIGN

EMBRAER TIP

Travel from Paris to Marrakech Menara Airport in the new Praetor 500, carrying up to 9 passengers.

From there, a driver takes you to Riad de Tarabel in 15 min.

décor for a modern, almost graphic look. The jigsaw of rooms, courtyards, galleries and roof terraces provide for a deeply intimate and romantic atmosphere, with a deep sense of privacy throughout. For those with a flair for the extravagant, El Fenn is a seductive lair of pink, crimson and topaz-colored walls. The brainchild of Vanessa Branson (Sir Richard Branson’s sister), this romantic oasis is refreshingly unexpected, if not at times eclectic.

For even more respite from the Red City, the nearby Atlas Mountains provide a breathtaking place to unwind. Just an hour from Marrakech, Sir Richard Branson’s Kasbah Tamadot is nothing short of spectacular. Following a seven-year renovation of the crumbling hillside fortress, the structure has been transformed into a luxurious palace, where guests can choose between decadent mountain-view suites or sumptuous Berber tents with private decks and open-air hot tubs. The rooms are rich in exoticism and decadence, furnished with the findings of former owner Luciano Tempo, a renowned antiques dealer who filled the halls with a range of items he collected from India, Indonesia and North Africa.

Outside of the sanctuary provided by the riads, there is something totally foreign about the clamor of the medina. From the labyrinthine streets (where one is likely to experience déjà vu more than once), the call to prayer echoes over loudspeakers from the many mosques.

Towering minarets provide a visible reminder of God. AlQarawiyyin in Fez is one of the oldest and most impressive in the country, serving as both a religious center and the world’s oldest continuously operating university. A key spiritual and educational center of the Muslim world, the mosque is the result of a long historical evolution over the course of more than 1,000 years and was once the largest on the African continent. That title now belongs to the Hassan II Mosque in Casablanca, which can hold up to 105,000 worshippers for prayer. Completed in 1993, the mosque is one of the most ornate and impressive worldwide and boasts the tallest minaret in the world, standing at 689 feet. A center of Islamic culture, Moroccan caliphs have long aspired to construct some of the most 60 · Advantage Vol6 2019

impressive structures in the Muslim world, such as the Hassan Tower, a minaret of an incomplete mosque in Rabat. Commissioned by Caliph Abu Yusuf Yaqub alMansur, the tower’s vast marble floor and surviving walls hint at the colossal dimensions of the unfinished mosque.

The tower is adorned with some of the most magnificent Islamic calligraphy of the times.

Much like mosques, madrasas also serve as a testament to the country’s Islamic heritage. As educational institutions, these places stood out as centers of Islamic scholarly arts, with teachings ranging from calligraphy and intellectual science to spirituality and mathematics. The Madrasa Bou Inania in Fez served both as an institute of education and as a congregational mosque and is the only madrasa in Fez with a minaret. It became one of Morocco’s most important religious institutions, eventually gaining status of Grand Mosque. In Marrakech, the Ben Youssef Madrasa was once one of the largest learning centers in North Africa. It operated as a college until 1960, when it was refurbished and reopened to the public as a historical site in 1982. Both of these are exemplary of the style of the Marinid Islamic dynasty, reflected in the intricate architectural design details and elaborate stuccoes, tilework, carved ceilings and doors.

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If there’s one thing that’s certain, it’s that those who visit Morocco are left spellbound by its beauty and energy. It’s a place that after visiting once, you’ll want to come again and again, if not for the sights, then the vibrancy of its cities or simply the mysticism of the desert.

Above Kasbah Tamadot is Sir Richard Branson’s retreat in Morocco’s Atlas Mountains Right El Fenn hotel combines grandeur and historic architecture with terraces and gardens Left The Ben Youssef Madrasa is an Islamic college functioning today as a historic site in Marrakech

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MAKING A DIFFERENCE

A GARDEN FOR THE COMMUNITY Embraer’s new Kitchen Garden brings together the company’s green thumbs to combat hunger and homelessness in Brevard County

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n the spirit of giving back, Embraer has launched a new Kitchen Garden to help feed families in need within the local community of Melbourne, Florida, partnering together with Daily Bread, Brevard County’s largest outreach program for the homeless.

The initiative is part of Embraer’s greater commitment to helping the communities that make the company’s work around the globe possible. The idea stems from Engineering Manager Henrique Gallafrio, who has worked with Embraer for over 16 years. His inspiration for the project came from a friend who works for one of Embraer’s trusted suppliers, Collins Aerospace, a company that set out to serve a local non-profit organization that supports the homeless community, donating produce grown on-site to a local charity.

There are many benefits to the new Kitchen Garden, both to Embraer employees and the local community. “First and foremost, growing

produce and feeding those in need is a great way of engaging and supporting our local community,” says Gallafrio. “This is part of Embraer’s commitment to giving back and a part of our core values. We build a sustainable future.” By bringing people from the community together, Embraer hopes to raise awareness for homelessness and encourage other businesses to contribute as well.

Gallafrio sees the new Kitchen Garden as an excellent resource for Embraer to positively impact employee engagement, commitment and performance, all while providing the community with much-needed assistance.

“The program improves our employees’ project management skills, assists with team building, raises environmental awareness, and teaches our volunteers how to build a home and design a water-efficient irrigation system,” he explains.

Left page Embraer’s new Kitchen Garden will help serve meals to the local homeless population Right page Embraer employees have demonstrated some real gardening talent

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Carolyn Turner assists in day-to-day operations, managing the project to ensure a smooth transition from farm-to-donation. “I was a member of the Embraer Foundation’s committee when we voted to support our local communities,” she says. The project was stalled for a time, until Turner reached out to Gallafrio, launching a new committee in which Turner led the completion efforts. After months of hard work and a dedicated team working around the clock, the garden launched successfully. “Embraer’s new Kitchen Garden will help us to serve both nutritious and delicious meals to our hungry neighbors,” says Jeffrey Njus, executive director of Daily Bread.

“Our mission is to ensure that no one faces the challenge of hunger or homelessness alone.

The help of the business community, including Embraer’s vital contribution, ensures our hungry and homeless neighbors that they have the support of our wider community.”

far removed from nature, and yet it is right on our doorstep,” explains Turner. “The garden gives us an opportunity to do our part for a sustainable environment, to develop an important connection with the local community and to sustain our Embraer family connections through shared volunteer work.” Long-term, Turner envisions a sign-up schedule for those interested in volunteering their time in the garden, with essential tasks ranging from weeding, pest management, harvesting and delivering produce as well as planting new seeds. “We have discovered some real gardening talent among the employees here in Melbourne, and they have been very willing to share their expertise as we created the first beds for the garden,” she continues.

“I have no doubt that they will continue to foster an interest in gardening among all our employees, and that the garden will thrive under their care.”

Sustainability also plays a key role in the new garden. “We work in a high-tech environment

To find out more about Embraer’s new Kitchen Garden, please visit embraerfoundation.org.

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PHOTOGRAPHY

Sand Reef on Atlantic Coast, La Palmyre, Les Mathes, France

WATER. SHAPES. EARTH The art of our water-shaped planet

Earth is known as the Blue Planet for good reason: Some 71 percent of the surface of our home is covered in water. Without it, there would be no life, our world little more than a rock orbiting the sun. Water has been fundamental in shaping our planet for billions of years, forming dramatic coastlines, aweinspiring landscapes and unseen worlds yet to be discovered.

Photographer Milan Radisics set out to capture the beauty of meandering waterways across the globe, creating spectacular visuals that transcends the borders of abstraction and documentation. His work stimulates with its beauty, providing the viewer with a visual story told across several chapters, provoking our thoughts on the importance of water and how we, as human beings, influence it.

From melting ice caps to drying estuaries, snaking rivers and brackish lagoons, each chapter explores beauty, pleasure, coexistence, pollution and struggle, opening our eyes to the threat of climate change and mankind’s destructive tendencies.

The aerial viewpoint of each photograph reveals the character of the landscapes displayed: Coastal plains and tidal zones become abstract masterpieces. Lagoons create surreal shapes made from the ebb and flow of the sea.

Radisics’s goal with Water.Shapes.Earth project is to awaken our awareness of the importance of this finite resource, alerting us to the danger of its disappearance while sharing stories, revealing new viewpoints and shaping opinion.

Budapest-based Milan Radisics is a photographer and multidisciplinary visual storyteller. He is most intrigued by the interaction between humans, nature and the consequences of this interaction. Whether documentation or abstraction, his goal is to make us rethink our everyday world, to change our approach to our planet and highlight the importance of water in the age of climate change.

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Above Estuary of River Dragonja, border between Croatia and Slovenia Left Galešnjak Island, Croatia, Turany Right Lava Flow and Sea, Southern Iceland, near the town of Stokkseyri

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PHOTOGRAPHY

From the air, landscapes tell us about their natural history and reveal their real character.

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Above Sandy Islands, Skaftá River, Katla Geopark, Iceland Left Estuary of River Affall, Landeyjar area, Southern Iceland

Fine art prints are available for purchase on the artist’s website: water.shapes.earth

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EVENTS

EMBRAER HIGHLIGHTS 50 Year History and Most Innovative Aircraft at Paris Air Show Embraer celebrates its remarkable Golden Jubilee during the Paris Air Show 2019. The company displays the most innovative aircraft on the market along with a series of celebrations at the show. Through a historical and interactive exhibition, the company demonstrates its trajectory, considered one of the most fascinating in the global aviation industry.

Beyond recalling the milestones that garnered the company its position as a top aviation manufacturer in the commercial, defense and business industries, Embraer will be showcasing the Praetor 600, the world’s most disruptive and technologically advanced super-midsize business jet.

From its Defense portfolio, Embraer presents the KC-390 multi-mission aircraft, capable of search and rescue, transportation and launch of loads and troops, firefighting, in-flight refueling and medical evacuation.

The company also exhibits the E195-E2, the largest commercial aircraft in its portfolio, capable of operating with lower noise and emissions and longer maintenance intervals than the rest of single-aisle aircraft market.

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