Victor Magazine Summer 2015

Summer 2015

Provençal perfection: to Nice and beyond in the Legacy 650 In tune: Victor and the music business Full throttle: from Spain to Monaco in the world’s best supercars Eat up: fine dining goes sky high Plus: St Barts • Mauritius • Singapore

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Today, whether you’re booking on our app, on our website or over the phone, chartering a jet has become easier and faster than ever before. With flat handling fees, no nasty surcharges, and access to more than 7,000 aircraft worldwide, ours is a business focused solely on you.

Four years on and the response has been overwhelming. With demand increasing year on year, the rulebook on jet charter has been well and truly rewritten – and we hope it’s helped you and your business to flourish.

As Victor continues to thrive, our magazine is growing to reflect that.

From the places we can take you to ideas that inspire you, we want to show you the world of Victor – and a world of opportunity.

With very best wishes,

Clive Jackson Founder & CEO

Watch Clive’s keynote speech on entrepreneurship: search ‘Thought Leaders Talk by Clive Jackson’ on YouTube.

WELCOME

On the cover: En route in the Embraer Legacy 650.

An entrepreneurial spirit is at the heart of everything we do, and, after meeting and listening to many of you, we know you feel the same way about your own endeavours.

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n 2011, we started Victor with one clear objective: to become the world’s first truly transparent marketplace for on-demand private jet charter. Combining leadingedge technology with exceptional customer service, we wanted to turn what had traditionally been a complicated process into a seamless transaction.

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Today, whether you’re booking on our app, on our website or over the phone, chartering a jet has become easier and faster than ever before. With flat handling fees, no nasty surcharges, and access to more than 7,000 aircraft worldwide, ours is a business focused solely on you.

Four years on and the response has been overwhelming. With demand increasing year on year, the rulebook on jet charter has been well and truly rewritten – and we hope it’s helped you and your business to flourish.

As Victor continues to thrive, our magazine is growing to reflect that.

From the places we can take you to ideas that inspire you, we want to show you the world of Victor – and a world of opportunity.

With very best wishes,

Clive Jackson Founder & CEO

Watch Clive’s keynote speech on entrepreneurship: search ‘Thought Leaders Talk by Clive Jackson’ on YouTube. (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16ZIsiaVSSY)

WELCOME

On the cover: En route in the Embraer Legacy 650.

An entrepreneurial spirit is at the heart of everything we do, and, after meeting and listening to many of you, we know you feel the same way about your own endeavours.

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n 2011, we started Victor with one clear objective: to become the world’s first truly transparent marketplace for on-demand private jet charter. Combining leadingedge technology with exceptional customer service, we wanted to turn what had traditionally been a complicated process into a seamless transaction.

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CONTENTS Some of the places we’ve been and the people we’ve met to bring you this issue

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6 Way to go How chartering a jet with Victor works – and how it could work for you.

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8 Seasonal selection From boats to bottles and the ultimate carry-on, these are our picks for the summer.

12 Letter from St Barts | caribbean Tradewind Aviation President Eric Zipkin reports on tropical life and explains why he’ll miss Caribbean croissants.

16 K eep on running | monaco This year’s supercar Run to Monaco started in Spain before heading across Europe to watch the famous Grand Prix.

Its founder Chris Welch reveals how he keeps the show on the road.

26 Notes from a small island | mauritius ​Le Touessrok’s new General Manager Gabriele Lombardo describes what makes Shangri-La’s Mauritian outpost​ ​ so special.

28 Head for heights How the Victor network measures up.

30 All in good taste | london How on Air Dining’s Daniel Hulme creates culinary masterpieces from an aircraft hangar at London Stansted.

35 A pug’s life Travelling on four paws doesn’t have to be a dog’s dinner.

36 Music in the air | santa barbara David Young is Victor’s Senior Vice President, North America.

He tells us how the music industry prepared him for life in the sky.

42 Executive decision Why Victor makes good business sense.

44 Speed of flight Victor’s Client Services Director June Sebley takes off for France: from app to air in three hours.

46 French fancy | provence Victor takes a Legacy 650 (and a helicopter) on a quick trip to the five-star Terre Blanche resort in the South of France.

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53 Get a clear view What to expect when you fly with us – guaranteed.

54 Eastern promise | singapore Fly to the island city-state with Victor and start your Asian adventure in style.

56 Air ways From turbo prop to head of state (and all the jets in between), we’ve got you covered.

Victor Magazine is published four times a year by Victor, 522 Fulham Road, London, SW6 5NR Editor Phil Thomas phil.thomas@flyvictor.com Design and artwork Rose Bircham roseatwork.com

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CONTRIBUTORS Philippe Jourdin The French chef says that everything you see on his menu is inspired by the countryside that surrounds him.

Travel, p46

Chris Welch A man who knows his supercars, Welch opts for the Mercedes SLS AMG every time.

Pursuits, p16

David Young A love of music and an entrepreneurial spirit led Victor’s man on the West Coast to set up his first company in his early 20s.

Business, p36

Eric Zipkin According to Tradewind Aviation’s Zipkin, life back in New York comes with many pleasures – but the breakfast muffin is not one of them.

Letter, p12

Puggy Sue A frequent flyer, Sue thinks you’d have to be barking not to go private.

Furs Class, p35

WORLD OF VICTOR

Gabriele Lombardo Sicilian by birth, Lombardo believes that growing up on an island stands him in good stead for life in Mauritius.

Q&A, p26

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Victor has stormed the world of private aviation in Europe, offering a game-changing platform on which to book private jets. It has offices in London and Munich, and has recently launched in the US. With a new membersonly app that puts access to over 7,000 aircraft at your fingertips, the rulebook of on-demand private jet charter has been well and truly rewritten

DARE TO CHALLENGE Victor puts the widest choice of jets, times, routes and prices at your fingertips, with no hidden costs or unexpected surcharges. Cutting out the brokers and the middlemen, now anyone can access a form of travel that was once the preserve of the rich and famous. And you get complete transparency: we share operator and actual aircraft details before you book.

GET A QUOTE AND BOOK 24/7 Victor shows you pricing and availability from hundreds of leading private jet operators to give you the best choice. Pick from 40,000 airports worldwide and fly on over 7,000 aircraft. Membership is free: simply register online and then request quotes on our website or with our app.

IN THE AIR IN UNDER 3 HOURS You’ll get your quotes within the hour – and you won’t have seen anything like it before. That’s because our quotes show a simple comparison of the all-inclusive price with details about the actual aircraft you are booking, including tail numbers and real photographs. Book online right away or speak to our industry-leading Flight Planning Team to get help and advice 24/7. And if you need to make a lastminute booking, we can get you from quote to take-off in under three hours.

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THE DETAIL Victor gives you complete control throughout booking, so you get exactly the jet and the route you want – and you get it at a competitive price. It’s pay as you go rather than pay in advance, so you’re not committed to pre-paid jet cards or tied to one supplier. Frequent flyers can opt for prior-agreed credit, making the booking process even more effortless than ever.

Tim Richards, CEO and founder of Vue Entertainment

VICTOR AT A GLANCE

TIME TO FLY SMARTER The new Victor booking app updates members and their passengers with up-to-the-minute alerts and information on aircraft, crew, departures and landing slots. You can also receive empty leg alerts on preferred routes, review charter quotes, book and pay all in one go. It really is the way to Fly Smarter.

I love booking private flights with Victor because they offer easy online access, flexibility and a huge choice of destinations and planes, all for considerably better value than others. Their customer service team is on hand 24 hours a day from quote to landing, recommending the right aircraft and the best operators – they really put the customer first

Summer selection The things that get Victor’s seal of approval this season

CRYSTAL PALACE Louis XIII cognac

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From the royal courts of Europe to the Orient-Express, via Concorde and the grand hotels of Paris, Rémy Martin’s Louis XIII cognac has been tickling taste buds since 1874. A product of the chalky-soiled Grande Champagne cru (the greatest of the six vintages of France’s Cognac region), the eaux-de-vie are aged in rare, centuries-old oak casks before being blended to perfection.

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Named Louis XIII in honour of the king who encouraged the cultivation of eaux-de-vie at the start of the 17th century, today the cognac comes in a crystal carafe fit for any palace sideboard. Not for nothing is it known as the cognac of kings – and the king of cognacs. harrods.com

SHIP OUT AND SHAPE UP Grace E yacht Available for cruising in Europe this summer, the Grace E can do wonders for your health. Unveiled by the legendary Italian boat-builder Picchiotti in 2014, the 73 metre superyacht boasts a wellness centre with massage room, dry and steam saunas, a full gym, a treatment room with a hydrotherapy bath, and a retreat room that’s perfect for meditation – or a lie down. A beauty treatment salon is located on the upper deck, and a 3.5 metre exercise pool with adjustable resistance currents can be found on the main deck.

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Of course, if all that exercise makes you feel in need of a holiday, a jacuzzi, sun loungers and a circular bar await in the aft. With five decks and a crew of 20, the Grace E sleeps 12 guests and boasts eco-technology that allows it to cruise in ecologically vulnerable locations like coral reefs without damaging the environment. With features like that, it’s no wonder she was named 2015’s Yacht of the Year. burgessyachts.com

DISPATCHES

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JUST WATCH ME Portugieser Minute Repeater timepiece With only 500 of these 18-carat red-gold beauties in existence, this rare version of IWC Schaffhausen’s Portugieser series is a favourite of the company’s UK Brand Director Simon Chambers. “I love the fact it has a clear and uncomplicated appearance and yet, within the case, the traditional hand-wound movement features such a complex minute repeater mechanism with over 200 individual parts,” he says.

It takes a master watchmaker (and 50,000 hours) to build something like this, so it’s no surprise the sapphire case back allows a full view of the movement – workmanship this intricate is a thing of beauty after all. Flip the watch over and the warmth of the case and numerals contrast perfectly with the clear silver dial, proving that the Minute Repeater is as lovely on the outside as it is on the inside. iwc.com

VINTAGE STYLE Mareuil four-bottle case To celebrate its 25th anniversary, the wine specialist AWC has commissioned an item of luggage that is fast becoming the carry-on of choice for discerning oenophiles. Dedicated to the classic Bordeaux 1990 vintage (you do the math), the Mareuil four-bottle case contains one each of Château Margaux, Château Montrose, Château Lafite-Rothschild and Château d’Yquem.

The limited-edition case is handmade by Alexandre Mareuil, a master craftsman whose dedication to artisanal techniques over the past 40 years has earned his workshops the distinction of “living heritage” from the French government. It’s a first-class case for first-class wine. awc-wine.com

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Letter from St Barts

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s President of Tradewind Aviation, my family and I have been lucky enough to call this slice of Caribbean paradise home for a year now. Since our business is split between the New York area and the Caribbean, I used to spend at least half the year here anyway – so it made sense for us to have a base in the sun, and who was I to disagree?

The best thing about St Barts is the freedom: it becomes onerous to be in a car for more than 10 minutes, because everything you need is so close at hand.

My mother is French and I grew up speaking French, so it’s great to be able to pass that tradition on to my own kids. They’re taught in French at a local school – it’s a small group of families, so everyone knows each other. It’s a great place to bring up kids – and come on holiday – because it’s so safe. There are no gated communities, and I have no qualms about letting my 10-year-old go to the beach with his friends.

have already started shivering. The weather in St Barts doesn’t change much, and we’ve all got used to living life in 30-degree sunshine. It’s not the temperature I’ll miss most though, it’s the bakery. If there’s one thing the French do better than anyone else, it’s baking. The breakfast muffin is no match for fresh croissants in the morning – so I’ll just have to come back.

You can eat anything and everything in St Barts, from traditional Caribbean Creole food to Thai and Vietnamese.

The only thing you can’t get is curry.

For that you have to go 30 miles away to Nevis, where there’s a British (and Indian) influence. But you can’t have a bad meal on St Barts: the concentration of toplevel restaurants is like being in the city.

Eric Zipkin is President of Tradewind Aviation, which flies direct to St Barts from Antigua in 20 minutes and from Puerto Rico in 45 minutes.

It also serves Anguilla, Nevis and St Thomas, among other Caribbean, New England and upstate New York destinations. Contact Victor to find out how we can get you to wherever you want to go faster and more comfortably than anyone else.

The island itself is also on the small scale, and it’s easy to get around too.

We’re going back to New York in time for the next school year, and the kids

flytradewind.com flyvictor.com

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We ended up on this particular island because about 80 percent of our clients who come to the Caribbean come to St Barts. They wanted a service that provided fast, quiet aircraft – which is not always available round these parts – and the Pilatus PC-12 delivers that in spades: configured to seat eight in luxurious leather captain’s chairs, it’s air conditioned and very safe. You need to have the right tools for the job, and the PC-12 is the perfect short takeoff and landing aircraft – the runway here is only 700 metres long.

LETTER

THE LEGEND AMONG ICONS.

Portugieser Perpetual Calendar. Ref. 5034: Real icons have a special story to tell. And what was true of the great Portuguese seafarers also applies to IWC’s own Portugieser. After all, the history of its genesis bears the stamp of courageous innovation and watchmaking expertise at its best. Seventy-five years ago, two Portuguese businessmen approached IWC requesting a wristwatch with the precision of a marine chronometer. In response, IWC’s watchmakers took the unprecedented step of housing a hunter pocket watch movement in a wristwatch case. In so d o i n g, th ey fo u n d e d a watc h f a m i l y w h o s e ti m e l e s s elegance, sophisticated technology and unmatched complexity have been a source of wonderment ever since. The

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movement itself is visible through a transparent sapphire glass back cover that provides an unimpeded view of the IWC-manufactured 52000 calibre’s impressive precision.

The watch’s complexity is eloquently expressed by the perpetual calendar, whose functions can all be adjusted simply by turning the crown. And just as observing the star-studded heavens can guide a ship safely to harbour, a glance at the perpetual calendar and the moon phase display navigate the wearer safely through the complexities of time. This, in a nutshell, is how 75 years of watch making history became an icon of haute horlogerie. And how, thanks to its unique blend of perfection and timeless elegance, it has become a legend I WC . E N G I N E E R E D FO R M E N . in its own time.

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PURSUITS

For a few magical days in late spring, the Mediterranean plays host to the most refined touring event in the world when 35 of the best supercars on the planet descend on the Côte d’Azur. Now in its fifth year, Chris Welch tells Victor how he keeps The Run to Monaco on the road

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ith 35 cars and 70 entrants covering 930 miles, two countries and one principality, The Run to Monaco is a road trip like no other.

Encompassing some of Europe’s most breathtaking scenery, it begins in Spain’s Rioja Alavesa region – a designated area of natural beauty – then crosses up into the foothills of the Pyrenees. After that it’s east into France and towards the Riviera, all in time for the world’s most glamorous Grand Prix.

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Along the way, guests can expect to sample the continent’s finest wines, Michelin-starred food, and best hotels – plus the sort of imaginative experiences you’d be hard-pressed to find anywhere else. Even a roadside picnic becomes spectacular: “We shut down a little mountain hut overlooking a valley in the Pyrenees, with choristers singing nearby,” says Chris Welch, who set up the event in 2011. And then there was the bullring in Elciego: taking months to source and a week to build, it played host to a 30-minute display by recortadores, Spain’s fearless bull-jumpers.

Alongside all this, of course, are the cars.

This year’s line-up included the Porsche 918, the Lamborghini Aventador, and another Italian creation called LaFerrari.

Capable of 217mph, only 499 of them exist – which makes it one of the rarest vehicles on the road today. “We’re very much a holiday for lovers of travel and amazing experiences,” Welch explains – but who would say no to a beautiful drive in a beautiful car on beautiful roads?

Ultimately, he says, his goal is “to make people smile”.

Chris Welch, co-founder of The Run to Monaco.

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The Italian manufacturer’s most ambitious supercar yet, the LaFerrari takes centre stage outside the Frank Gehry-designed Marqués de Riscal hotel in Elciego.

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Perfect pair As exclusive aviation partner, it was Victor’s job to get guests from London to Spain’s Vitoria Airport and the start of the run. Given that the Marqués de Riscal, a five-star boutique hotel designed by Frank Gehry and the first stop on the itinerary, lies deep in the Basque country, flying privately allowed guests to minimise travel time and land as close to their start point as possible.

Indeed, drivers were able to step from the plane and pick their cars up just off the runway. “Victor made the whole trip so much easier,” says Welch – and helped to break the ice from the very first canapé in the Harrods private lounge at Luton.

“The experience was so special. By the time we arrived in Spain, everyone knew each other.”

Another reason for chartering a jet was the chance to get everybody together in one place, rather than have them flying in from all over the world and at different times. “Victor worked with us in securing the plane, and then organising the whole flight and the journey – it was one of the highlights of the trip,” he adds. “Without them, we wouldn’t have been able to start in such a spectacular way. Victor made it absolutely seamless.”

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“ The experience was so special. By the time we arrived in Spain, everyone knew each other”

Seamless service is something Welch knows all about, from the right roads for driving to the right wine for dinner.

He and his business partner, Christo Thompson, mastermind the whole event down to the last detail. “We do a recce every year as though we were guests,” he says, adding that The Run to Monaco is months in the planning.

Even though just three weeks have passed since this year’s event, the pair has already begun thinking about next year’s – which is likely to start in Italy.

It’s this kind of meticulous attention to detail that makes it so special.

Thompson spent his former years driving around South America, so he understands the importance of a wellchosen route (this alone can take up to two months to perfect). For his part, Welch brings a wealth of experience – and a bulging contacts book – from

a background in F1, where he worked in sponsorship. Together they’re able to offer experiences like nobody else: “In 2013, we had 82 laps of the F1 track during the Grand Prix weekend. In fact, one of our guests got stuck behind the drivers’ parade – just before the race started,” says Welch.

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People person The event attracts an interesting crowd from all walks of life: entrepreneurs and musicians, pilots and racing drivers, plus the odd Olympic gold medallist. The unifying theme is that each guest has excelled in their field, which makes for fascinating dinner conversation when you’re gathered in the banqueting hall at the end of the day. “That for me is one of the most interesting parts – the people,” says Welch. “You learn so much just by being around them.” Late nights and early mornings are part and parcel of an event like this, but the collective energy and thrill of seeing what’s around the corner get you through. Going hoarse is a small price to pay: “My wife hates me by the end of the trip because I can’t speak,” he says with a grin.

What happens if you break down?

“We have a Porsche Panamera that we use as a follow car,” says Welch, which transports you to the next stage of

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the route and a new set of wheels.

Although uncommon, driving a supercar through Europe’s twists and turns does sometimes come with a few “bumps and bruises”, as he delicately puts it. But even in the case of the McLaren that ended up with its radiator on the asphalt, a guest misses at most an hour of what amounts to around 20 hours of good solid driving en route to Monaco, the Friday night F1 party, and a boat party to end them all on board the infamous Run to yacht.

And they’re off!

One of the drawbacks with an event like the Monaco Grand Prix is that everyone wants to be there on the weekend but, come Monday morning, everyone wants to be somewhere else – which can make getting out of the principality seem harder than piloting a supercar round a high-altitude hairpin. With an expert team skilled at the ins and outs of jet charter, it’s another chance to let Victor take the strain and get guests up, away

and onto their next port-of-call, whether that’s home, work or another party.

In the end, what it all comes down to – for both Victor and The Run to Monaco – is freedom. It’s the freedom to do things on your own timescale, and to discover the best the world has to offer.

“Because Victor understands its own customers so well, they also understand our customers,” Welch says. “It’s an amazing service, and it helps people get from A to B in an easier, more comfortable way. I look forward to using Victor again.”

Victor is the exclusive aviation partner for The Run to Monaco. therunto.com flyvictor.com

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Behind the wheel: Victor investor Andrew Pisker tells us what it’s like as a first-time driver on The Run to Monaco

Technology makes a big difference.

The Victor app gave us directions straight to the aircraft, and flying privately meant we were able to land almost literally at the start line, since our cars were ready and waiting just off the runway.

The directions had been preprogrammed into our cars’ navigation systems, to ensure we took the most beautiful, most scenic routes that Spain and France had to offer. It’s better than using traditional road books because it kept our eyes fixed on the stunning surroundings.

The other great thing about the trip was meeting people from all four corners of the globe – all of whom shared a passion for cars. The accommodation, level of service, and facility to watch and enjoy the Monaco Grand Prix from The Run to yacht were simply unparalleled compared to any other automotive experience.

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The Run to Monaco is the first modern supercar rally I’ve done. Normally I do historic rallies and tours like the Mille Miglia and Tour de France.

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Victor speaks to Gabriele Lombardo, the General Manager of Shangri-La’s recently acquired Le Touessrok Resort & Spa in Mauritius Hello Gabriele, how are you settling in?

I have been in Mauritius for six weeks now and I already feel at home. My colleagues and the local community have really welcomed me into their family. It helps that I can speak French, admittedly, but I am extremely grateful for how easy they’ve made it. I should mention too that I’m Sicilian, so we definitely understand each other as “islanders”!

What does the Shangri-La legend bring to a property?

Shangri-La is renowned for doing hospitality from the heart. We are extremely proud of being a leader in our industry and to unveil Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, which will combine five-star heritage and service with the dynamism this property has come to be known for.

What makes Le Touessrok so special?

Without question it’s the staff: some of them have worked at Le Touessrok for over 20 years. Every single employee you talk to has hundreds of stories to tell you, from how they handled a special request made by a celebrity or repeat guest, to how big the lobsters used to be. Everyone is extremely proud of the legacy of Le Touessrok – and why not? They’ve played a part in it becoming the greatest heritage property on the island.

What’s the best lesson being a GM has taught you?

Be a good listener and think twice before speaking. Value your colleagues.

What are your management tips for running a successful resort?

It is important to be a firm and decisive leader, able to make decisions in a timely manner. Do not compromise on quality and show empathy in all your engagements.

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What’s the greatest thing about living and working in Mauritius?

The quality of life in Mauritius is exceptional. After four years in Hong Kong and three in Taipei, I almost forgot the sound of the birds that wake you up in the morning. It is so refreshing to see a little olive white-eye hopping on your table while you have breakfast. Before I arrived, I had lost that connection with nature, so I feel lucky to be able to enjoy it again.

What do you like to do when you get a day off?

To spend time with my wife, 12-year-old daughter and nine-year-old son.

The best way to explore the beautiful sugar-caned landscapes is very simple: by bicycle. We do a lot of that.

Tell us something about Mauritius we don’t know.

It’s one of the most harmoniously multicultural and spiritual places in the world. Hindu temples are side by side with churches and mosques; Mauritians are united in this and respectful of one another. It’s even reflected in the food, which has Creole, Indian and Chinese influences. Mark Twain called it “paradise” for good reason.

As someone whose job it is to make sure guests enjoy their dream holiday, what’s your dream holiday?

Service from the heart goes a long way, even over and above the fivestar amenities. There’s something incomparable about a property taking the time to find out your likes and dislikes, blending comfort with convenience and sophistication with discretion. The biggest luxury most people – me included – have is time, so my dream holiday is anywhere that goes above and beyond to help you switch off and kick back. I’m biased perhaps, but I do believe Shangri-La does that well.

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How do you get the best out of your colleagues?

Make them aware of their strengths and foster pride in what they have achieved.

It is crucial that they are aware of their importance within the organisation, and the contribution they can still make to its continued success.

The new-look Touessrok opens in November. Contact Victor’s expert Flight Planning Team on +44 20 7384 8550 to find the perfect jet to take you there. shangri-la.com flyvictor.com

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Just like us, aircraft come in all shapes and sizes. From the number of seats to the number of bags, use our guide to the Victor network and find your perfect fit

Cessna Citation XLS

Hawker 900XP

PASSENGERS: 7–8 RANGE: 3h 30m

PASSENGERS: 8 RANGE: 5h 30m

Height: 5 '9" / 1.75m

x4

Height: 5'7" / 1.70m

x10

Width: 5'5" / 1.65m

*Figure in diagram is 5'10" / 1.78cm

Width: 6' / 1.83m

Flight attendant on aircraft

Embraer Legacy 600/650

Bombardier Challenger 300/350

PASSENGERS: 13 RANGE: 7h

PASSENGERS: 8–9 RANGE: 6h 15m

Height: 6 '1" / 1.86m

x12

Height: 6 ' / 1.83m

x30

Width: 6'11" / 2.11m

Width: 7'2" / 2.18m

Bombardier Challenger 604/605

Dassault Falcon 2000

PASSENGERS: 9–12 RANGE: 7h 20m

PASSENGERS: 10–13 RANGE: 7h

Width: 7’11” / 2.41m

Width: 7'7" / 2.31m

Bombardier Global 6000

PASSENGERS: 14–18 RANGE: 13h

PASSENGERS: 13 RANGE: 13h

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Height: 6 '2" / 1.88m

Width: 7'11" / 2.41m

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Height: 6 ’2” / 1.88m

Gulfstream G550

Width: 7'4" / 2.24m

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Height: 6 ’2” / 1.88m

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All in good taste

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How do you make food that tastes as good in the air as it does on the ground? Daniel Hulme, the pioneering chef behind elite culinary service On Air Dining, reveals (almost) all

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FOOD

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On Air Dining’s Daniel Hulme.

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ave you ever used a water bath in an aircraft hangar?

It’s a question not many of us can answer in the affirmative, but for Daniel Hulme it’s everyday working life. Based deep in the Essex countryside on the outskirts of Stansted Airport, Hulme creates some of the best food you can enjoy at 40,000 feet.

“The pressure up there makes the air very dry, so the salt that would bring out the flavour on the ground has to be replaced by something else,” he says. “Umami plays a big part.” His other tricks are top secret but modish techniques like sous vide, dehydration, and the aforementioned water bath are also involved. He’s not trend-driven, however: his mantra is whatever works.

“Slow cooking beef cheeks and lamb shanks for 24 hours is ideal for dining at altitude because all the fat from the meat breaks down and adds to the taste,” he reveals.

Hulme began his working life after leaving school at 16. Cooking for families in their homes led to cooking on yachts in the South of France, after which he set up a company in Valencia to supply the America’s Cup. When he realised his product was ideally suited

Hulme creates some of the best food you can enjoy at 40,000 feet to the private aviation industry, On Air Dining was born. Today, he employs a team of Michelin-star-level chefs who he keeps busy by changing the menu every six months – his is the only company of its kind in the world to do so.

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For many frequent flyers, “It’s not what you eat, it’s how you like to eat it,” says the chef. Europeans tend to go for a more formal

knives-and-forks set-up, whereas passengers from a mezze culture like to see just that. Hulme sees himself as a culinary concierge service rather than a catering company, happy to source the best as well as make it. Sushi is a favourite, and On Air Dining works with some of London’s top Japanese restaurants to adapt their menus to life in the sky. Cantonese food is supplied

by China Tang at The Dorchester, and South Asian meals are from Tamarind of Mayfair – the first Indian restaurant in the world to be awarded a Michelin star. Each cuisine is collected in a refrigerated van, then blast-chilled and repackaged in On Air’s bespoke packaging so that it’s in perfect condition for the flight attendant to prepare up in the clouds.

Of course, what a person likes to eat is a very personal choice, and oftentimes it’s about what brings you the most comfort – some of the regular requests range from carrot cake and

crab claws all the way to Nando’s. But whether it’s sweet or savoury, quality of produce is what counts: Hulme says he spends “a lot of time, money and energy to find suppliers all over world”, no matter what’s on the menu.

So what does a five-star chef have for lunch, Victor wants to know? There’s a pause before Hulme reveals he is in fact queuing up outside a McDonald’s Drive-Thru, waiting for a Big n’ Tasty with barbecue sauce. “We all have our vices,” he laughs.

To enjoy On Air Dining on your next Victor flight, just let us know in the requirements box on the Victor app or flyvictor.com, or call our Flight Planning Team on +44 20 7384 8550 and we’ll do the rest. onairdining.com

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All of On Air Dining’s dishes are paired with wine, which can prove tricky in the wrong hands. Subtle flavours tend to get lost in a pressurized cabin, so the grapes and varieties Hulme selects tend to be powerful or distinctive (the lamb shank is matched with a Château Latour 2001). Always thinking ahead, he offers clients the option to buy wine by the case to keep on the ground instead of on their plane – that way, it avoids being damaged by the change in air pressure from taking off and landing all the time.

Champagne also works well in the air: Hulme’s company has recently inked an exclusive deal with a producer that comes highly recommended – it’s the only thing the vineyard owner will drink on his own private jet.

A PUG’S LIFE

Pugs on a rug: when they’re not stretching their legs, each pug gets their own dedicated doggie seat on this flight.

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I Paws for thought: before you go 1 Ensure your pet’s passport is up-to-date with all the routine health checks.

2 Bring ID bearing the date of your pet’s microchip.

3 C onfirm your pet received a rabies vaccination three weeks before flying.

4 Confirm your pet received tapeworm treatment one to five days before flying.

Flying commercially when you’ve got four legs is a real drag. You have to go through a so-called pet travel agent (some of them don’t even like dogs), fill in countless forms (especially hard when you don’t have opposable thumbs), pay extra fees on top of my ticket (it’s not like I take up much space) – and after all that I’m stuffed into a crate in the hold. It’s barking mad!

With Victor, my owner just scans my passport, pays online and that’s it.

We arrive at the private lounge half an hour before takeoff and, while our passports are checked, we go for a quick walk before trotting straight onto the aircraft for a bowl of water and a doggie treat.

Sometimes I’m not the only pug on the plane. It’s fun travelling with friends and family: we swap passports to see if anyone notices but, as long as they count the same number of us onto the aircraft at departure as they do at arrival, no one seems to mind.

They say dogs pick their owner, and I’m glad I picked mine because she knows that flying privately is the only sensible option for a pug like me. The Latin phrase “multum in parvo”, which means “much in little”, is used to describe my breed, and I think it should be used to describe the service Victor provides for me too. After all, it’s often the little things that make a big difference.

Pet-approved airports in the UK: Biggin Hill, Blackpool, Bristol, Cambridge, Doncaster, Edinburgh, Farnborough, Gatwick, Glasgow, Heathrow, Leeds, Manchester, Oxford, Stansted

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5 Check the latest information at gov.uk/pet-travel-informationfor-pet-owners

travel quite a lot for work and leisure: my owner likes to take me with her when she goes away on business and on holiday, so I’m used to flying privately. People always think it’s complicated to be a dog on an aircraft but it’s pretty simple really – and it’s even simpler with Victor. It’s just a question of remembering my pet passport and my microchip, and we’re off – with my own seat in the cabin.

VICTO R M AGA ZIN E A P U G’ S LIFE

This well-travelled pooch explains why she always flies with Victor

Music in the air

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David Young with his wife, the entertainment industry consultant Healey Young.

David Young explains how a background in the music business serves him well as Victor’s new Senior Vice President, North America

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BUSINESS

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or David Young, 15-hour days are a way of life. Straight out of college, his career began in the promotional department at MCA Records when a band’s demo tape found its way into his hands. Growing up as a drummer since the age of seven, he “thought they had raw talent, but needed help” and got in touch. From there, he wrote a business plan “on the back of a cocktail napkin at a Mexican restaurant”, developed the group’s sound and image, got a deal with A&M Records – and ended up with the most-played song of 1996.

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It’s this sort of dedication to the cause that has followed Young throughout his professional life. After a decade in the music business he set up Environmental Vehicle Outfitters (EVO for short), which became Hollywood’s choice of limo for the eco-conscious movie star. At the time, the environment was not much on the agenda of the big manufacturers like Ford and GM – so he retrofitted their SUVs himself in a bid to produce 90 percent fewer tailpipe emissions than regular petrol vehicles. Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz became not only fans but also advocates, to the extent that the actress would hand out EVO flyers at parties.

Suddenly, the eco-car company with the A-list client roster became another milestone in an already extraordinary career.

It was at this point that Young ran into a friend from school who had become a Gulfstream pilot. He suggested that Young’s background in music, grip on complex logistics, and easy manner would make him the perfect candidate for running a private jet business.

“I opened up the LA office and started

going through my Rolodex,” he says simply. “VIP client services are at the core of everything I’ve done, and working for a private jet company seemed like the perfect calling for the next chapter in my career.”

These days, Young is firmly rooted along with his wife and children in Santa Barbara where he grew up, which he calls “an amazing storybook place to live”. Also known as “the American Riviera”, it’s perfect for his role at Victor since it’s only “a short drive to the entertainment capital of Los Angeles” – and the music business is still part of his life. Among many superstar world tours, his company YoungJets was responsible for Rihanna’s 777 Tour in 2012, which saw the singer perform seven shows in seven days in seven countries on a Boeing 777 – a feat never before attempted. “I don’t think we had a proper hotel until day three when we got to Stockholm, with Los Angeles, Mexico City and Toronto behind us,” Young says, but that’s all part of the fun when you’re experiencing the ride with a good group of people: “Her management and record label were spectacular to work with.”

What sounds like a logistical nightmare to some is clearly what makes Young tick, and he admits to being a bit of an adrenaline junkie.

Right now, he has two tours in Europe and clients all over the States to contend with, a trip to the Electronic Dance Music (EDM) conference in Las Vegas in the offing, a board meeting in London after that and, finally, a wellearned break sailing the Dalmatian Islands in Croatia. EDM and Las Vegas are having a big moment together right now, and Young’s expertise and

unique skill set have certainly come in handy: “We have a lot of EDM clients,” he says. “They can do a DJ set at 9pm in one city and then another set at 1am in a different city.”

When he gives you the typical itinerary of one EDM artist he’s accompanied, it becomes clear that

He got out of the music industry completely in 2002. At the time, it was the rise of Napster when record companies were slashing their rosters in preparation for the digital revolution. So is digital going to kill the business or save it? Young thinks we’re about to enter another exciting period as streaming reaches a critical

“ Time is the ultimate luxury, and a private jet is the closest you get to a time machine” mass, though he’s happy to watch and concentrate on his role at Victor this time round: “I don’t know too many people who’ve gotten out of the music industry when I started in it who’d do it all again,” he says with a laugh.

But his experience certainly helps in his current role: “I can talk to a band member or tour manager as someone who’s been through that.”

Music aside, he says that corporate road shows – where the CEO of a company has to be in three cities in

Rock tour or road show, there are more similarities than there are differences between the two: “They’re both very demanding precise operations,” Young says. Either way, this is a man who thrives on the unpredictable nature of business, and the all-consuming nature of being an entrepreneur. He remembers driving down Sunset Boulevard in his early 20s and seeing a massive billboard of an album cover: he not only designed the cover but also managed the band it belonged to – for him, it was the perfect combination of art and commerce. “At heart,” he says, “I’m a music guy.”

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For more information, to make a booking or to include Victor in the planning of your next tour, you can email David at david.young@flyvictor.com or call the US office on +1 877 275 9336.

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the pace at which Young lives is normal for him. Speaking of a recent tour, he says: “Our clients began the day in Italy, did a DJ set in Russia, did a 1am set in Serbia, and then went to France the next morning.” It’s the type of trip that might qualify for what he calls the “coat-hanger tour” – how the routing would look if you put a stack of coat-hangers one on top of the other and photocopied the result.

“It’s something one could only achieve via a private jet and expert logistical assistance,” he says.

a day, for example – can be equally if not more challenging than a rock tour. As an entrepreneur himself, Young understands the unique circumstances for why such a client needs to fly privately: “Time is the ultimate luxury,” he says, “and a private jet is the closest you get to a time machine.”

EXECUTIVE DECISION Chartering a private jet puts you in complete control of when and where you do business, with the flexibility and freedom you need to make the most of every minute of your day

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Whether you’re a CEO, an executive assistant or a corporate travel manager, Victor’s smart technology and expert Flight Planning Team are always on hand and ready to meet your exact travel requirements.

According to Business Travel News, one in five corporate travel managers now organises business jets and charter flights.

If you would like to know more about how corporates are taking advantage of the on-demand economy, contact Victor’s Chief Operating Officer Steffen Fries by emailing corporatetravel@flyvictor.com

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VICTOR FOR BUSINESS

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Price estimates 30 seconds

>> COMPARE

Receive actual quotes 60 minutes

2 Book 60 seconds

>> BOOK

Share 30 seconds

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“ The app is great for quick research because I can request quotes and receive price estimates all in the space of 40 seconds.”

“ I’m able to compare the widest choice of jets and prices at a glance.” “ Then, if I want to go ahead with a booking, I simply tap through.”

“ The booking itself only takes a minute to do and, if I need to speak to someone at any point, I can be through to flight services in one touch.” “ I can also share the itinerary – including the aircraft’s tail number and even the name of the captain – with the other passengers, which is great when there’s a group of you involved.

All I need is email addresses.”

Victor’s Client Services Director June Sebley explains why the new Victor app is the perfect tool for jet charter, especially when you’re organising a trip for multiple passengers. Learn how it’s possible to be in the air within three hours of booking – and turn the page to see where the app can take you

3 Arrive at the airport

>> FLY

Fly

Feedback

Airport transfer

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“ On landing, the app asks you to review your flight in case there’s anything Victor can improve on.”

THE VICTOR APP

“ The app gives directions straight to the VIP terminal and also updates passengers with any changes.”

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VICTO R M AGA ZIN E FRENC H FANCY

French fancy

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Just a short flight from a private London terminal (and a quick hop on a helicopter from Nice), the Terre Blanche resort in Provence makes for the ideal weekend away

TRAVEL

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ometimes, all it takes is 48 hours and a change of scenery to recharge your batteries. But the thought of spending too many of those hours in an airport, jostling alongside everyone else with the same idea of getting away from it all, can make you think you’re not getting anywhere soon.

That’s why chartering your own jet makes sense: with no delays and no hassle, it’s time well spent.

Flying privately means flying without restrictions, so there are no queues and no worries if, for example, one of your party finds themselves the wrong way round the gyratory system en route. It just means an opportunity for a glass of champagne in the private lounge before heading airside through your own streamlined security channel, which is handily located alongside. When Victor makes the trip, it’s on an Embraer Legacy 650 – a beautifully appointed aircraft that’s only six months old. With everyone on board, the two Rolls-Royce engines roar into action and 9,020 pounds of thrust launch us into the air – we’re off, from arrival to departure within half an hour.

After a lunch of poached salmon and white wine provided by On Air Dining (read an interview with its chef and founder on p30), we start making our descent towards Nice and the promise of Terre Blanche. A member of the Leading Hotels of the World and a European Tour Destination, the resort is hidden deep in the Provençal countryside. Despite this, it’s still only half an hour from Cannes and the Riviera by car – or 10 minutes by helicopter. As we dip over the Gorges du Verdon, the rotor blades cast long shadows over the cypress trees, lavender fields and vineyards unfolding on the horizon, and the grey skies of London are forgotten.

With two 18-hole golf courses, four restaurants (including one for the kids, or les pitchouns as the locals call them), a spa housed in a 35,000sq ft bastide, and 115 suites and villas (plus the option

to buy your own), there’s really no need to leave the premises during your stay.

The 750-acre resort is a self-contained village, where it’s entirely possible to forget about the outside world.

Golf is taken seriously here. It’s where the European Tour Performance Institute is located, and where the French national team can often be found too. With a full suite of the latest analytical tools, your swing can be number-crunched down to – well, a tee – by a team of friendly experts, whether you’re pro, amateur or somewhere in between. Samuel Bernard is himself a professional player, having started his sporting career at 15. Like many of those who work here, he sees it as a way of life rather than a job: “My house is just over that hill,” he says pointing, “so I can see the driving range from my window.”

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Provençal picks: the only French phrases you’ll need to know Champs de lavande Vignobles Où est la piscine?

Un autre verre de vin serait magnifique Où est-ce que je peux acheter ce lit?

Lavender fields Vineyards Which way is the pool?

Another glass of wine would be lovely Where can I buy this bed?*

* Trust Victor on this one – once you lie down, you won’t want to get up.

Mouths watering, the Victor party waits for dinner... ... as prepared by Terre Blanche’s Michelin-starred Executive Chef Philippe Jourdin.

Golf pro Samuel Bernard shows how it’s done.

To be under the sun is to be truly alive A healthy shade of bronze himself, this is Jourdin’s second stint at Terre Blanche: he was lured back by “the Mediterranean culture, the flavours, the weather”. Sitting on the terrace as the sun beats down, his motivation

is easy to understand. “To make good dishes, the most essential thing is to have good produce – and here you can find very good produce,” he says. This is something he finds in abundance at the Provençal market in Nice, where he’s always on the lookout for new producers to add to his list of local suppliers. It’s a simple philosophy that, combined with an expert understanding of how to transform the best ingredients into the best dishes, has earned him two Michelin stars and the Meilleurs Ouvriers de France for gastronomy.

Jourdin isn’t the only member of staff to come highly recommended. Head concierge Grégory Vacca is one of just 450 members of Les Clefs d’Or, also known as the Association of Hotel Concierges, which is limited to the very best of the profession. It would be hard to find someone who appears more relaxed than Vacca, who explains that the one characteristic a good concierge needs is the ability to remain calm no matter what. “If a guest has a problem,” he says, mimicking taking a heavy burden from Victor’s hands, “I say give your problem to me.”

Over the course of his career, this has included finding a particular brand of cigar on an island that didn’t sell them.

A few phone calls, a lot of charm and one speedboat later, he got that cigar.

Of course, nothing is too much trouble

at a place like Terre Blanche, and that goes for its sunny attitude too. The combination of the best of everything, delivered in a relaxed, unfussy style could be the dictionary definition of what Provençal luxury stands for.

Over a glass of locally made pastis later in the day, Jourdin expands on the produce that finds its way onto his tables: “Everything comes from the area,” he says with a smile. It’s an observation that could easily apply to Terre Blanche as a whole, from the people who work here to the atmosphere created by the region’s natural blessings. This is a resort deeply rooted in its surroundings and – for 48 hours anyway – we are too.

Fly the Embraer Legacy 650 from London Stansted to Nice Côte d’Azur in 1h 50m, then a helicopter direct to Terre Blanche in 10m. flyvictor.com heliairmonaco.com terre-blanche.com Terre Blanche Hotel Spa Golf Resort, 3100 route de Bagnols-en-Forêt, 83440 Tourettes, France +33 4 94 39 90 00

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At Terre Blanche, the natural environment is as much inspiration for the cooking as it is for the golfing: the executive chef proudly uses local ingredients and suppliers whenever possible. With a career that has taken him to Paris, Geneva and Marrakech – via some of the world’s most famous restaurants – Philippe Jourdin is a convert to the southern way of life.

Having grown up in Normandy in northern France, he explains the pull of Provence in typically French fashion: “Quand vous êtes bronzés, c’est que vous avez pris la foudre.” It means that to be under the sun is to be truly alive.

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n 29th September 2015, start your Oriental adventure at the Raffles Singapore Hotel before spending six nights on board South East Asia’s most luxurious train en route to Bangkok.

The ‘Fables of the Peninsula’ tour, with stops in Kuala Lumpur, the Cameron Highlands, Penang and Huay Yan, is just one example of an itinerary that showcases the rural landscapes, temples, tea plantations, colonial cities, ancient villages and historic monuments of Asia. Drink it all in from the comfort of Belmond’s beautifully appointed Eastern & Oriental Express, which is limited to just 60 guests.

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Flying in a Challenger 605, Hong Kong is only 3h 40m away from the Singapore departure point – and another world. But with access to over 7,000 jets around the globe, Victor can get you from wherever you are to wherever you need to be (and back again).

Contact our expert Flight Planning Team to discuss your travel requirements, and let the adventure begin. flyvictor.com +44 20 7384 8550 belmond.com +44 845 077 2222

CLOSING SHOT

AIR WAYS

With over 7,000 aircraft ready for charter around the globe, we can fly your entire boardroom non-stop from New York to Moscow or your family as close to the door of your Tuscan villa as it’s possible to get. Wherever you are in the world, flying with Victor keeps your options open

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Ultra Long Range

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AIRBUS CORPORATE JET, BOEING BUSINESS JET, BOEING 757, BOEING 767

FALCON 7X, GLOBAL EXPRESS, GULFSTREAM G550, GULFSTREAM 650, GLOBAL 5000, GLOBAL 6000, GULFSTREAM V

CHALLENGER 604, CHALLENGER 605, CHALLENGER 850, FALCON 900, FALCON 2000, GULFSTREAM 300, GULFSTREAM G450, GULFSTREAM III, GULFSTREAM IV, LEGACY 600, LEGACY 650

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CHALLENGER 300, CHALLENGER 350, CITATION SOVEREIGN, CITATION X, FALCON 50, GULFSTREAM 280, GULFSTREAM G200, HAWKER 1000, HAWKER 4000

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Turbo Prop

BEECHJET 400A, CITATION BRAVO, CITATION ENCORE, CITATION CJ2, CITATION CJ3, CITATION CJ4, CITATION II, CITATION V, HAWKER 400XP, LEARJET 35A, NEXTANT 400, PIAGGIO AVANTI, PREMIER I

CITATION CJ1, CITATION MUSTANG, CITATION M2, PHENOM 100

ATR 42, ATR 72-500, DIAMOND DA42, EMBRAER 120, KING AIR 90, KING AIR 200, KING AIR 350, PILATUS PC-12,** SENECA V

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Operators who have qualified for third party due diligence safety check provided by AR/GUS are highlighted at flyvictor.com/aircraft-operators ** St Barts commuter flights CERTIFICATION NOTE Victor is licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority for ATOL Licence 10378 and is a member of BACA (Baltic Air Charter Association) and EBAA (European Business Aviation Association).

AIR WAYS

With over 7,000 aircraft ready for charter around the globe, we can fly your entire boardroom non-stop from New York to Moscow or your family as close to the door of your Tuscan villa as it’s possible to get. Wherever you are in the world, flying with Victor keeps your options open

Head of State

Ultra Long Range

Long Range

AIRBUS CORPORATE JET, BOEING BUSINESS JET, BOEING 757, BOEING 767

FALCON 7X, GLOBAL EXPRESS, GULFSTREAM G550, GULFSTREAM 650, GLOBAL 5000, GLOBAL 6000, GULFSTREAM V

CHALLENGER 604, CHALLENGER 605, CHALLENGER 850, FALCON 900, FALCON 2000, GULFSTREAM 300, GULFSTREAM G450, GULFSTREAM III, GULFSTREAM IV, LEGACY 600, LEGACY 650

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Mid Size

Super Light

CHALLENGER 300, CHALLENGER 350, CITATION SOVEREIGN, CITATION X, FALCON 50, GULFSTREAM 280, GULFSTREAM G200, HAWKER 1000, HAWKER 4000

LEARJET 55, LEARJET 60, HAWKER 750, HAWKER 850, HAWKER 900

CITATION EXCEL, CITATION XLS, CITATION III, LEARJET 45, PHENOM 300

Light

Very Light

Turbo Prop

BEECHJET 400A, CITATION BRAVO, CITATION ENCORE, CITATION CJ2, CITATION CJ3, CITATION CJ4, CITATION II, CITATION V, HAWKER 400XP, LEARJET 35A, NEXTANT 400, PIAGGIO AVANTI, PREMIER I

CITATION CJ1, CITATION MUSTANG, CITATION M2, PHENOM 100

ATR 42, ATR 72-500, DIAMOND DA42, EMBRAER 120, KING AIR 90, KING AIR 200, KING AIR 350, PILATUS PC-12,** SENECA V

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Operators who have qualified for third party due diligence safety check provided by AR/GUS are highlighted at flyvictor.com/aircraft-operators ** St Barts commuter flights CERTIFICATION NOTE Victor is licensed by the Civil Aviation Authority for ATOL Licence 10378 and is a member of BACA (Baltic Air Charter Association) and EBAA (European Business Aviation Association).

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