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functional and regulatory requirements. Digital 3D models enable all parties to assess and fine-tune the proposed interior, after which precisely scaled drawings and detailed technical specifications ensure that the design can be accurately realised within budget and timescale. Once all of the required systems, finishes, and performance standards have been agreed, final revisions are made before the design is formally signed-off and the construction and installation begins. Some private jet owners may want to go further and customise their interiors with works of art, in which case they may enlist the help of an art consultancy such as British company Artelier, which specialises in aviation certified art and regularly work with executive aviation users, operators and manufacturers. Among its bespoke art projects is a
stunning integrated mural for a Bombardier Global 5000, created in collaboration with Winch Design. Painted directly onto the aft bulkhead, the artwork was part of an ambitious business jet refit that transformed a standard cabin into a unique statement of
personal expression. Te vibrant painting, which was commissioned from a London- based artist, took inspiration from the Japanese abstract painter Kazuo Shiraga (1924-2008). Its dynamic blend of bold colours and subtle geometries set the tone for the whole cabin and are reflected throughout, from the custom tufted carped and embossed stitched leather bulkheads to the high-quality leathers used for the seats. In terms of materials, it was necessary to work within strict aviation guidelines. Te artist used a specialised paint formula designed to be flame retardant and able to withstand significant environmental challenges, such as temperature and air pressure fluctuations. Furthermore, the whole panel needed to be sturdy enough able to withstand the forces of turbulence. While the gestural painting may appear to be a spontaneous creation, it in fact required several prototypes and rigorous safety testing before it was signed off. Te London-based Winch Design, with its
100-strong team of designers, has worked on numerous interiors for aircrafts, as well as
super yachts and luxury homes. Its personalised cabin designs exude refined luxury and comfort, elevating the onboard experience to exceptional levels. Te firm’s dedication to elegance and superior craftsmanship is reflected in BBJ aviation concepts such as Mayfair, which takes inspiration from London’s most luxurious hotels and offers an adaptable and spacious open-plan design. Its fully bespoke interior employs dark high-gloss veneers, superior leather upholstery, satin almond gold fixtures, fine linens and Loro Piana cashmere. As with Natalie Rodríguez, Winch is a company at the top of its game. And just as today’s breathtaking interiors would have been inconceivable to the first generation of private jet owners, the future promises even more innovation, particularly in the area of sustainability, greener technologies and the implementation of AI into in-flight services, further enhancing the flying experience. Te history of private aviation teaches us that what seems unimaginable today may well become reality tomorrow.
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