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Source :AINonline / This article is reproduced for archival purposes. All the 12s: Brabus launches in the Middle East MEBA CONVENTION NEWS » DECEMBER 13, 2012 by DAVID DONALD December 12, 2012, 1:35 PM Brabus Private Aviation, which was revealed at EBACE in Geneva last May as a new luxury design, completion and management venture, was “launched” here at MEBA 2012 yesterday, coincidentally at 12 past 12 on 12/12/12. The new venture brings together four respected names from the automotive and aviation worlds: Brabus, with 35 years experience in the luxury outfitting and customization of automobiles, particularly those of Mercedes Benz; PrivatAir; RUAG Aviation; and Happy Design Studio, led by Didier Wolff. Heading the new partnership is Constantin Buschmann, CEO of Brabus. Pictured celebrating the launch at the show are (from left) Constantin Buschmann; Didier Wolff (CEO, Happy Design Studio); Ulrich-Joachim Gauffrés (executive v-p development & production, Brabus); Christian Hatje (senior vp business aviation, PrivatAir) and Dennis Göppel (manager aircraft management & sales, PrivatAir).

ARTICLE N° 179 / AIN ONLINE

 DÉCEMBRE 2012

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SOURCE / ALTITUDES ARABIA / This article is reproduced for archival purposes. Happy Design Studio — Taylor made liveries. Founded by Didier Wolff in 2010 in Strasbourg, France, Happy Design Studio has become a reference in original livery designs on any type of aircraft. The small, dedicated team shares the same passion for a job well done. Ultimately, their aim is to be as proud of the livery as the aircraft’s owner. “I work from 3D models, extremely detailed, in order to take in the livery design from all angles. Then it must be checked with aeronautical engineers in order to make sure it can be done.” Personal approach to the job is a determining factor, explains Wolff. “Some people are highly professional, and others are less so. Not necessarily within the biggest organizations will you find someone on the floor able to manage his team so that the result is exactly what we were looking for. There is a great motivation that needs to be transmitted to everyone involved. Some smaller organizations might believe in this approach, even if they are not the best equipped, while larger ones may simply not have it.” And Didier adds: “It’s just like cooking, if you prepare a meal without loving doing it, it will never taste as good!” According to the aircraft’s location and the timeframe during which the painting is scheduled, Happy Design Studio will assist the customer in selecting the most appropriate paint shop among its handpicked network of professionals. The Studio will also help getting the best prices and slots. Around 50% of the activity has been dedicated to private jet projects, the rest is balanced between military and airlines. “From now on, the private aviation sector is expected to grow more significantly as the response from this segment of the market to the Studio’s designs is highly encouraging,” says Wolff. Dealing with aircraft manufacturers’ marketing departments is often more frustrating than creating a custom design for a private owner. Business aviation is more accessible with direct contact with the owner or the owner’s representative. This makes for more enriching relationships. However, adds Wolff, “often our customers have only a faint idea of what it is exactly that they want… A design approach for the aircraft’s exterior can reveal so much more of the owner’s identity. It brings soul and feelings to the graceful ballet in the sky.” FRANÇAIS Didier Wolff est un artiste touche-à-tout, ayant sévi dans des domaines aussi variés que l’écriture, la sculpture et la photographie. Il a écrit pour le cinéma et pour le théâtre, avec un certain succès, mais ses premières amours sont le dessin et la peinture. C’est en passant son brevet de pilote qu’il a approché le monde de l’aviation. Le dénominateur commun de ses expériences précédentes est une recherche constante de la beauté. Il ne reconnaît aucune limite dans sa création, aucune couleur n’est interdite. Il faut cependant respecter les contrastes permettant d’identifier visuellement les portes et les marquages techniques. Wolff supervise personnellement le travail durant toute la phase d’application de la peinture. « Sans limite, je peux laisser libre cours à mon imagination tout en gardant la confiance de mes clients pour les emmener jusqu’au bout de mes projets », dit-il. La moitié du chiffre d’affaires est réalisée dans l’aviation privée, le reste vient de l’aviation militaire et des compagnies aériennes. РУССКИЙ Дидье Вольф — художник очень разносторонний, пробовавший силы в разных видах искусства, таких как драматургия, скульптура и фотография. Он писал сценарии для кино и театра, причем довольно успешно, но его первая любовь — рисунок и живопись. Получив диплом пилота, он сблизился с миром авиации. Общим знаменателем его предыдущих опытов был постоянный поиск красоты. Он не признает никаких ограничений в творчестве, ни одного запрещенного цвета. В то же время нужно соблюдать контрасты, обеспечивающие визуальную идентификацию дверей и технической маркировки. Вольф лично контролирует выполнение работ в течение всего процесса нанесения краски. «Я могу давать безграничную волю своему воображению, сохраняя при этом доверие клиентов и доводя проекты до конца», — говорит он. Половина торгового оборота приходится на частную авиацию, остальная часть — на военные самолеты и авиакомпании. 中文（简体） 迪迪埃·沃尔夫是一位多才多艺的艺术家，涉足写作、雕塑和摄影等多个领域。他曾为电影和戏剧创作剧本并取得一定成功，但他最初的热爱是绘画。获得飞行员执照后，他进入了航空领域。他过往经历的共同点是对美的持续追求。他在创作中不设限制，没有任何被禁止的颜色。然而，为了确保舱门和技术标识的可视识别，必须保持对比。沃尔夫在整个喷漆过程中亲自监督工作。“我可以让我的想象力自由发挥，同时保持客户的信任，将项目完成到最后，”他说。公司一半的营业额来自私人航空，其余来自军用航空和航空公司。

ARTICLE N° 178 / ALTITUDES RUSSIA

 DÉCEMBRE 2012

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SOURCE / BUSINESS JET INTERIORS / This article is reproduced for archival purposes. SPEAKER SPOTLIGHT Didier Wolff, owner and designer at Happy Design Studio, will present a new, creative approach to business jet livery. 2:00pm, Wednesday 20 March 2013 the start on precise 3D models, to consider the design from all angles. We verify its full compatibility with aeronautical engineers and supervise the painting process with the selected paint shop. What trends are affecting livery? Owners usually go with the constructor’s catalogue (the usual two or three lines or latest designs), they add a logo or a personal fantasy, without considering it as a specific design matter. It is often because they have not been properly informed that it can be changed, or considered the benefits of designing something special for the exterior. The line, though, is starting to move: it is then a matter of taste and technicality. Why is a distinctive livery important for business jets? It is exactly like asking why all birds are not white. The aircraft by itself is an artwork. It is such a wonderful object to personalise, from extremely discreet but intense details to a beautiful expression of its owner’s personality. A design approach for the exterior can add even more spirit and feeling; do justice to what is already a beautiful object. How does your approach differ? I give the same attention to an exterior design as any other designer or studio would give to the interior. It requires strong technical knowledge and a very specific design approach. We work from Who needs to attend your presentation? Anyone who wants to see our design approach and how it can, to some extent, shuffle the cards in the aeronautical industry.

ARTICLE N° 177 / BUSINESS JET INTERIORS

 NOVEMBRE 2012

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Source : ULTIMATE JET MAGAZINE This article is reproduced for archival purposes. BRABUS — FROM THE AUTOMOBILE DREAM TO BUSINESS AVIATION PERFECTION The world of the automobile and the world of aviation are once again coming closer together by the passionate effort of a new company that is combining proven strengths. After more than thirty-five years in the service of the four-wheeled, earthbound vehicle, the German car customization specialist is now conquering the next element by establishing its new BRABUS Private Aviation division, a one-stop shop for business aviation customers. Par/by: Frédéric Vergennes — © Brabus BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION — DU RÊVE AUTOMOBILE À L’AVIATION D’AFFAIRES C’est un lien étroit qui unit une nouvelle fois le monde de l’automobile à celui de l’aviation. En effet, après plus de trente-cinq années au service des quatre roues, le préparateur allemand Brabus souhaite s’affranchir de la pesanteur terrestre pour faire évoluer ses créations dans les airs au travers d’un concept clé en main pour l’aviation d’affaires. But what can we really expect from this new collaboration between an automobile car tuner and the world of business aviation? A glimpse inside reveals that it will surely be more than just slapping some “stripes” on a cabin or two. It was at EBACE that BRABUS first revealed the existence of its subsidiary BRABUS Private Aviation, and for all intents and purposes the German company has entered the aviation sector with characteristic vigor. Knowing that entering the field of business aviation required the collaboration of experienced partners, the team built its new design and completion program with three globally recognized companies: PrivatAir, RUAG Aviation and Happy Design Studio. A MEETING OF TWO WORLDS The origin of the project lies in a meeting at the Dubai Air Show 2011 between BRABUS and PrivatAir. Two worlds serving a similar clientele came together: high-end automotive and business aviation. The idea was simple: business aviation should meet the same expectations of personalization and innovation as luxury cars. While the automotive industry had already responded to this demand, aviation had not yet reached the same level of “freshness,” leading clients to turn to BRABUS. Why couldn’t design features from modern cars be integrated into aircraft cabins? The idea was straightforward but quickly encountered technical and legal constraints. However, both industries share the same requirements for quality and reliability. “Our idea was and still is to apply our decades of experience with top-of-the-range cars such as Mercedes-Benz, Maybach and Range Rover to business aviation,” explains Constantin Buschmann. “Before this project, many customers asked us to align their aircraft with their cars in terms of quality and style. BRABUS Private Aviation is our answer.” With this concept, BRABUS goes beyond branding to introduce a new interior philosophy integrating advanced communication and information technologies. To address aeronautical constraints, RUAG Aviation and Happy Design Studio were brought in. THREE VERY DISTINCT STYLES BRABUS Private Aviation offers three interior design lines: Elegance, Sportive and Essence. Elegance features light tones with beige leather, Alcantara and fine wood finishes. Essence introduces a “yachting” inspiration, including carpeting reminiscent of ocean surfaces. Sportive draws from high-performance automotive design, with darker tones, black leather, red stitching and carbon fiber elements replacing traditional wood. L’histoire récente nous a appris à reconnaître le succès du mariage entre l’automobile de luxe et l’aviation d’affaires. BRABUS, après avoir dévoilé sa filiale à EBACE, s’est lancé avec une énergie typiquement germanique, en s’entourant de partenaires de renom : PrivatAir, RUAG Aviation et Happy Design Studio (Didier WOLFF). LA RENCONTRE DE DEUX MONDES Le projet est né d’une rencontre au salon de Dubaï 2011 entre Brabus et PrivatAir. Deux univers partageant une clientèle exigeante en matière de personnalisation. Si l’automobile haut de gamme a su répondre rapidement à ces attentes, l’aviation semblait encore en retrait. Pourquoi ne pas intégrer les standards de l’automobile dans les jets privés ? Malgré des contraintes techniques et réglementaires importantes, les exigences de qualité restent similaires. CHANGING RECEIVED WISDOM On the exterior side, BRABUS Private Aviation adopts a radically different approach. It is one of the first to integrate interior and exterior design into a unified concept, treating the aircraft’s exterior with equal importance. This philosophy, inherited from automotive design, challenges the conservative norms of the aviation industry. In collaboration with Didier Wolff of Happy Design Studio, BRABUS developed bold black, grey and beige liveries for aircraft such as the Bombardier Global Express and Embraer Legacy 600. “There is a fresh and modern feel to BRABUS interiors, and the use of innovative materials like carbon fiber was highly inspiring for exterior design,” explains Wolff. Clients can choose between predefined designs or fully customized liveries. Designing a feasible yet progressive aircraft livery requires extensive research and must account for constraints across multiple aircraft types. UN INTÉRIEUR MADE IN GERMANY RUAG Aviation is responsible for cabin design and completion. All interiors are developed in close collaboration with BRABUS to translate automotive luxury into aviation. Clients can opt for new aircraft completion or refurbishment of existing jets, ranging from simple upgrades to full redesigns. Production is initially limited to two aircraft per year. According to Robin A. Freigang of RUAG Aviation, this partnership enables the delivery of one of the most exclusive design and completion packages on the market, particularly for Bombardier Global, Dassault Falcon and Embraer Legacy aircraft. AVIATION AND LUXURY MARKET KNOWLEDGE Finally, BRABUS Private Aviation partnered with PrivatAir to leverage over 35 years of expertise in aircraft management, charter and operations. This ensures a deep understanding of customer expectations. “The BRABUS Private Aviation concept perfectly matches the clientele we know,” says Christian Hatje of PrivatAir. “It is not just about interior and exterior design, but about creating a platform for next-generation technology and personalization. The potential to redefine business aviation interiors is enormous, and the BRABUS brand is perfectly positioned for it.”

ARTICLE N° 176 / ULTIMATE JET

 OCTOBRE 2012

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Source : ONLY JET ONLY EXPECTATION / This article is reproduced for archival purposes. BESPOKE DESIGN IS AN IDEAL WAY TO MAKE AN ‘IMPRESSIVE STATEMENT’ BRABUS designed by Didier WOLFF Renowned for its high-end tuning work on Mercedes-Benz cars, German firm BRABUS is joining the jet world with BRABUS Private Aviation. The company will offer bespoke fitting and design for cabins and exteriors of private jets: an ideal way to make an “impressive statement”. BRABUS has come up with a small range of signature designs, but will also happily help clients to create exactly the kind of look they want, both inside and out. brabus-aviation.com AS YOU LIKE IT: BRABUS’s signature exteriors can be moulded to clients’ wishes.

ARTICLE N° 175 / ONLY JET

 OCTOBRE 2012

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Source : HELICOPTER MAGAZINE / This article is reproduced for archival purposes. BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION Personnalisation haut de gamme de Jets Privés et d’Hélicoptères Après avoir lancé BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION lors de la dernière édition du salon EBACE à Genève sur un Bombardier Global Express et un Embraer Legacy 600 et face à l’accueil très enthousiaste du produit auprès des acheteurs potentiels, il semblait naturel pour l’audacieuse marque allemande d’étendre la gamme à l’hélicoptère, dans l’idéal entre le monde de la voiture très exclusive et celui de l’aviation privée et support optimal pour les Designers de BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION en raison des contraintes techniques limitées. « La personnalisation exclusive BRABUS appliquée au monde de l’aviation est une évolution logique de notre offre de service » explique Constantin Buschmann, Directeur Général de BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION GmbH. « Par le passé, beaucoup de nos clients nous avaient déjà demandé de personnaliser leurs Jets ou Hélicoptères de manière à retrouver dans leur/la gamme la même sensation unique de style et de qualité que dans leurs voitures BRABUS. C’est la raison pour laquelle nous avons créé cette nouvelle entité, comme une division d’affaire entièrement dédiée à embarquer notre style et notre réputation en altitude. » Pour l’intérieur, Le Design « ELEGANCE » crée une atmosphère lumineuse en combinant un cuir ivoire BRABUS couleur crème et l’alcantara avec un bois de très grande qualité. Comme c’est le cas pour tous les intérieurs BRABUS, les designers et les tapissiers de BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION apportent une attention particulière à une parfaite finition sur tous les éléments de la cabine jusqu’au plus petit détail. Cela englobe une coordination précise des couleurs de tous les composants intérieurs, notamment le design très élaboré des formes en bois et de leur finition ultra brillante. La ligne « SPORTIVE» met en uvre un contraste subtil dans l’univers de la cabine. La combinaison de cuir noir et gris, d’alcantara et de fibre carbone rende progressivement le caractère unique de ce design. La finition partielle des éléments en fibre carbone et la ligne des sièges avec un contraste de coutures rouges sont directement inspirés du design des voitures BRABUS version sport. Le système de divertissement embarqué créé par BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION permet aux passagers de communiquer et de bénéficier de tous les formats de médias actuels sur un support multimédia très haut de gamme tel que iPad ou Iphone. Des supports intégrés sur mesures et des stations de chargements dédiées assurent une intégration parfaite des différents outils dans l’espace cabine. Une fois de plus, ces technologies sont directement transposées depuis l’automobile puisqu’elles sont issues de la BRABUS 800 Business Sedan par exemple opèrent le même niveau de confort et d’intégration. A l’extérieur, le fuselage est redessiné en détail, notamment en appliquant un effet texture fibre de carbone sur certaines parties de l’appareil. Différentes versions du Design fait sur mesure pour Brabus Private Aviation sont disponibles en noir, gris ou blanc afin de convenir aux goûts de chacun. La livrerie a été certifiée ici sur un Eurocopter EC 145 qui offre un effet extrêmement moderne à l’appareil. Des spots spécifiques tels que les poignées de portes, rouges, le motif en nid d’abeilles sur les structures latérales, la combinaison des lignes judicieusement agencées créent un univers absolument unique qui exprime parfaitement le style si particulier à BRABUS. L’effet fibre carbone sur les stabilisateurs définit encore plus l’esprit de la marque. L’illumination de sol au pied des patins par un jeu de diodes, émanation naturelle des intérieurs Brabus est en test sur cet EC 145. Tout d’abord adoptée sur un Eurocopter EC 145, la conception du design sur d’autres modèles n’est aucune question de temps et de ressources, cela porte en fonction de la demande clients et des places disponibles pour ces designs de différents hélicos. Pour s’assurer de la réussite de concept, BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION a forgé une alliance avec 3 acteurs majeurs de l’industrie : PRIVATAIR, société de gestion d’avions et d’hélicoptères avec un réseau de flottes et avions privés dans le monde entier, basée à Genève, Suisse. RUAG AVIATION, société de gestion du design intérieur et de la production jets privés et hélicoptères, basée à Munich, Allemagne, et HAPPY DESIGN STUDIO, spécialiste de la création de designs extérieurs sur mesures, basé à Strasbourg, France. Tous les services offerts par BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION sont certifiés FAS et EASA. Integration of Multimedia devices into the aircraft. After landing the design on the EC 145, BRABUS Private Aviation offers the complete BRABUS 800 Business sedan, offering the same level of comfort and integration for the multimedia tools in the cabin. Every little part is taken care of and a carbon fiber design is applied onto the drift. Different versions of the design are now available for the Brabus Private Aviation customers, and the first few are available in black, white or grey to suit different tastes. The BRABUS livery certified here on Eurocopter EC 145 lends a very modern appearance. Several pure features like the door handles and specific surfaces on the airframe, such as the honeycomb patterns and specially painted, horizontally striped mass rotor blades create an absolutely unique look that together with the black body of the aircraft represents the signature BRABUS style. The effect of the composite carbon fibre once again pointing out the spirit of the brand. Furthermore BRABUS lightning concept for lighting the ground under the landing skids are yet another feature transferred from BRABUS supercars to the BRABUS helicopter design. First adapted to a Eurocopter EC145, compilation on all helicopter models is just a matter of time and resources as it all depends on customer’s requests and slots availability as all designs are based on specific aircraft models. To ensure the success of the concept, the BRABUS Group forged an alliance with three prominent partners from the aviation industry: PrivatAir, a Geneva aircraft operations and management company with a global network of aviation experts and 600 flights operations, one of the most respected companies for maintenance and completion work for both private jets and helicopters, based in Munich, Germany. HAPPY DESIGN STUDIO with its many years of experience in the development and quality execution of individual liveries for a wide variety of aircraft. All BPA services are certifiable in accordance with FAS and EASA regulations.

ARTICLE N° 174 / HELICOPTER MAGAZINE

 OCTOBER 2012

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ARTICLE N° 171 / AIRLINER WORLD

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Source : Airliner World ‘CARE BY AIR’ Programme / This article is reproduced for archival purposes. Jointly launched in November 2009 by Maximus Air Cargo, Etihad Airways and ADAC (Abu Dhabi Airports Company), the ‘Care By Air’ non-profit initiative enables airlines to donate unused belly space or cost in order to deliver relief aid to disaster-stricken areas around the world. Supporting members to the initiative include the UAE Red Crescent and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), while further partner organisations are expected to join the cause. Maximus Air Cargo’s CEO, Farhad Gamha, together with Etihad Airways CEO James Hogan and ADAC’s Director of Cargo Operations, Ahmed Al Haddabi, pledged their support as founding members by signing a memorandum of understanding. The initiative was given impetus by supporting members represented by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mubarak, Chairman of the UAE Red Crescent Authority, and Farhad Gamha, Country Director of the United Nations World Food Programme. The rationale of the ‘Care By Air’ programme – open to cargo and hybrid airlines as well as to airports and freight forwarders – is that currently only 70% of the maximum cargo loading capacity on commercial services worldwide is used. This suggests that up to four million tonnes of empty space are flown every week, from more than 1,700 airports across 220 countries. On this basis, if only 0.003% of this space were to be made available, it would provide enough room to bid for a day. ‘Care By Air’ aims to provide cargo services to relief and humanitarian organisations ‘at cost’ across its network of partner organisations and businesses, ensuring the distribution of humanitarian aid is more cost-effective. “Our commitment to humanitarians and relief organisations worldwide and their mission to show the ‘Care By Air’ concept successfully in practice. Together with our partners we have demonstrated how the ‘Care By Air’ at cost business model can really work to reduce costs in the field of humanitarian aid,” said Farhad Gamha, Country Director for the United Nations WFP from the UAE. Cargo carriers participating in ‘Care By Air’ are invited to quote the organisation a number of humanitarian flights ‘at cost’. The sustainability of the model comes as each airline depending not its internal costs structure. For Maximus Air, the economic model works due to the varied routes it operates. The airline will benefit from having its variable cost structure improved while fixed costs including maintenance will be spread over a higher aircraft utilisation, finally reducing the economic cost base as the fleet grows in size. Benefits for the airline also include a return in terms of image as the carrier is entitled to use the ‘Care By Air’ logo on its aircraft and will receive extensive media coverage by the organisation. Maximus Air today The airline today operates in a number of specialised but related sectors including charters carrying outsized air cargo, wet leasing aircraft, transportation of dangerous goods, VIP flights, rapid response within the horses’ traction and humanitarian support to virtually any destination worldwide. It is also well respected in the specialised area of transporting horses and other animals. In 2010 the company recorded 10,278 flying hours and a total revenue of $116.6 million a 38% and 18.0% increase respectively compared to the previous year. Despite this growth, in 2011, Maximus’ fleet composition was changing, with its older Boeing B747 D-74 being sold, so that the company could focus on both the ACMI sector as well as possibly developing its own scheduled operations. Three new Airbuses were acquired to replace them. The airline continued its rapid fleet on July and September 2011 and February 2012. These are ex Japan Airlines passenger aircraft converted by European Aeronautic and Space Company’s (EADS) Elite Flugzeugwerke in Dresden, Germany. Two are being used on the regional scheduled cargo network for Etihad Cargo, while at the 2011 Dubai Air Show, Maximus announced a further development to its business partnership outside the Middle East after signing an ACMI deal with DHL. Under the terms of this contract, two of the newly-converted Airbuses operate freight corridor across Europe. “We are delighted to have been selected by one of the world’s foremost logistics companies to provide them with these aircraft under an ACMI agreement,” said President and CEO Fathi Hilal Binhafiz at the show. “They have already started flying on their new routes and this extends our reach into the UAE and the region and further into international aviation as part of our new growth strategy.” Thanks to Johanne McGonachy, Marketing Manager Maximus Air, for her help in preparing this article. “WITH THE GLOBAL ACMI WET-LEASE BUSINESS GROWING AT AROUND 18% PER YEAR, MAXIMUS LAUNCHED A FIVE-YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN IN 2007 AND INTRODUCED TWO AIRBUS A300-622RFS.” The Airbus A300Bs (2,200 are capable of carrying 45 tonnes of freight) The latest Airbuses are Japan Airlines passenger aircraft converted by European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company’s (EADS) Elite Flugzeugwerke in Dresden, Germany

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ARTICLE N° 169 / JET GALA

 JUILLET 2012

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Source : COUNTRY REPORT BY DISCOVERY REPORTS / This article is reproduced for archival purposes. United Arab Emirates 13 JULY 2012 Maximus Air targets Far East market Discovery Reports Jacinta Plucinski and Eleanor Ng — Thursday, 27 September, 2012, 11:05am Maximus Air’s new livery represents the vision and innovation of a proud UAE airline. Operating out of Abu Dhabi International Airport, Maximus Air has grown to become one of the world’s most respected all-air cargo operators in just seven years of operation. The company has an expanding customer base in the fast-growing markets of Asia and Africa. “Passenger travel has developed over the last 10 years while cargo transport has remained the same. We can develop the cargo market more,” says president and CEO Fathi Buhazza. “Business relationships must change. From mere suppliers and customers, it’s now about partnerships. We’re looking for synergies and solid business relationships.” As a former flight director for Abu Dhabi’s presidential flight, Buhazza focused on operational excellence and introduced service innovations when he helped set up Maximus Air in 2005. The company can launch deliveries within six hours’ notice. Each plane also has an on-board flight manager serving as a single point of contact for clients. Under Buhazza’s leadership, the company’s operational revenues and profits have consistently grown. Shareholders have enjoyed profit since inception – an achievement that flies against industry norms. Specialising in moving outsized air cargo of up to 120 tonnes, the company utilises its fleet comprising an Antonov An-124-100, five Airbus A300-600RP2Fs and two Ilyushin IL-76TDs. Other segments include transport of dangerous goods, live animals, VIPs, rapid response and humanitarian payloads. The flexibility and diversity of its fleet render the company equally capable of operating ad-hoc charters or high-utilisation aircraft, crew, maintenance and insurance (ACMI) scheduled service environments. Long-term clients include the likes of Etihad Cargo, and Maximus Air aims to extend the offering to cargo forwarders and start-up companies. The company’s philosophy is rooted in offering customers responsive, practical and cost-effective solutions combined with personal customer service. Humanitarian and relief operations have always been a key component of Maximus Air’s operations. Work in this area led to the creation of “Care by Air”, a groundbreaking humanitarian relief aid initiative launched in 2009 in collaboration with UAE national airline Etihad Airways and Abu Dhabi Airports.

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ARTICLE N° 167 / ALTITUDES EUROPE

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Brabus breaks into Source : Altitudes Arabia / This article is reproduced for archival purposes. BUSINESS JET CUSTOMISATION Business jet owners whowant to be different and are prepared to flaunt it can now turn to customised automobile specialist Brabus. Known for its tailor-made luxury dream cars, the German company has launched Brabus Private Aviation to offer exclusive business jet cabin designs, matched with “extraordinary” exterior paint jobs. “We have been approached by a number of customers asking us to design and outfit their private jets,” says Bodo Buschmann, CEO of Brabus Group. Brabus says it is focusing on the Bombardier Global Express and Challenger families, as well as the Dassault Aviation Falcon series. It is presenting two design concepts, called Elegance and Sportive, for the Global Express. Brabus is entering the aviation market in partnership with PrivatAir, and completions will be carried out at the facilities of Ruag Aviation in Munich. Happy Design Studio will provide the “unique exterior designs that let every jet designed by Brabus Private Aviation stand out from the crowd,” says the company. 16 | ALTITUDES

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ARTICLE N° 166 / BUSINESS JET INTERIORS INTERNATIONAL

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Source : Business Jet Interiors / This article is reproduced for archival purposes. Brabus expands into jet customisation Car and yacht personalisation specialist Brabus is now offering executive jet cabin design and manufacturing services. It is focusing on aircraft such as the Bombardier Global Express and Challenger families, the Dassault Falcon series and larger business liners. To implement this concept Brabus has forged an alliance with three partners. Sourcing, purchasing and aircraft management services are offered in cooperation with PrivatAir; aircraft completion and redesign will take place at RUAG Aviation’s facilities in Munich, Germany; and Happy Design Studio will create livery designs. Brabus has already presented two concepts – Elegance and Sportive – for the Bombardier Global Express.

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appliedart Didier Wolff, owner/designer at Happy Design Studio, sheds light on the art of designing business jet liveries How much of your work is on business jets? Around 50% of our work has been on private jet projects – the rest is divided between military and airline work. We expect private jet activity to grow more than the other areas from now on, due to the response from this market to our designs. Do your liveries reflect the interior design? It is one scenario, if wished by the owner. The interior design can also be inspired by the livery. Nevertheless, there is no reason why they can’t be different. In such cases, the aircraft door is the passage from one world to the other, between what is displayed and what is private. Have you ever had to guide a client away from an idea that wouldn’t work? In some, rare, situations, requests are too far away from what the aircraft’s curves and natural aesthetic can take. I also couldn’t work on a project that I couldn’t identify with. Our clients understand that it is possible to depart from the usual classic scheme. What is the most challenging aspect? Supervising the painting process. In the paint shop I have a limited time frame to ensure that the design will adapt perfectly onto the aircraft with absolutely no mistakes. This part of the job brings together a devoted team with absolute precision. As with a musical instrument, the livery must be tuned up perfectly and thrill from every angle. During the creation phase I dedicate my attention to all the angles the aircraft can be seen from – from underneath of course, but also from a terminal room and from air-to-air shooting angles, so for instance it can be used to promote the company’s new identity. Definitely, the supervision part is by far the most thrilling phase. How often are business jets painted? Each aircraft type has its own cycle of technical checks so there is no general answer for this question. On top of that, in most cases an aircraft will require a paint job when it is sold. What paint do you use? Unless this is left to us to decide, we often go with the workshop’s usual paint supplier. In all cases, we make sure the paint is made according to our requirements for quality. We usually use a base coat followed by a clear coat, a rather new technique that allows complex coloured designs to be implemented with as little as possible impact on the aircraft’s downtime. Painting time depends on various issues – the aircraft size, the condition of its existing paint, the complexity of the design – but roughly between five and 15 days. How do you ensure accuracy? We supervise the painting process every time. It is mandatory because without this close and intense supervision, no matter how great the paint shop is, third parties’ interpretations of lines, curves, intensity, proportions, and so on, will affect the overall balance of the design. Even with the back-up of an engineering order (a technical map of the design on the aircraft scheme) adjustments on the real aircraft are always necessary. I personally supervise each step of the painting process, from colour checking to final inspection. What’s your favourite past project? I think of it every day – when the French Air Force let me work on two Rafales, to be painted in five days within the French Army base at 113 St Dizier. All conditions – human and technical – united to create the perfect job. The trust they put into my work – giving me the opportunity to work on aircraft worth US$170 million each by just telling me “It’s yours now” – gave me wings. There was also a feeling of brotherhood, to be accepted as a civilian to work within such a small and unique community. For the full interview and more photos visit Source : www.BusinessJetInteriorsInternational.com / This article is reproduced for archival purposes.

ARTICLE N° 165 / BUSINESS JET INTERIORS INTERNATIONAL

 JUIN 2012

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Source :TOP FLIGHT RUSSIA / This article is reproduced for archival purposes. дизайн Аэрография стала особенно популярна в последние 20 лет. Обычные, привычные очертания машин стали холстом для аэрографических рисунков. Автомобили, мотоциклы, снегоходы — техника, которую невозможно не заметить, украшена узорами, рисунками и абстрактными композициями. Любое покрытие — от классического однотонного до сложного художественного — становится выражением индивидуальности владельца. В современной России аэрография стала применяться сначала на автомобилях и мотоциклах, а затем и на других видах транспорта. Постепенно она вышла за пределы автотюнинга и стала самостоятельным направлением дизайна. Сейчас аэрография применяется не только для украшения транспортных средств, но и для создания уникального стиля компании, бренда или отдельного проекта. Это сложный процесс, требующий не только художественного вкуса, но и технических знаний. Сегодня дизайнеры и художники создают неповторимые экстерьеры не только для частных бизнес-джетов, но и для вертолетов, военных и коммерческих самолетов, а также для судов. Эффект, который производит самолет после кропотливой работы над дизайном, не зависит от размера или класса машины. В этом уверен Дидье Вольф (Didier Wolff), владелец студии компании Happy Design Studio, занимающейся созданием экстерьеров воздушных судов. Профессиональный дизайнер, он работает в этой области более десяти лет, создавая уникальные решения для клиентов по всему миру. Его работы отличаются смелостью, оригинальностью и высоким качеством исполнения. ВОЗДУШНАЯ ЖИВОПИСЬ Сегодня все больше владельцев самолетов хотят, чтобы их воздушные суда были не только максимально комфортными внутри, но и уникальными, неповторимыми, запоминающимися снаружи. Желание придать железной птице индивидуальность привело к тому, что в авиацию пришла аэрография. Обязательным условием при работе над каждым проектом является соблюдение определенных правил, например, на самолете должны быть четко видны сигнальные огни и маркировка. Непритязательность, связанная с невозможностью изменения тех или иных художественных решений на стадии финальной окраски, требует высокой точности и ответственности на каждом этапе работы. Большое внимание уделяется выбору материалов, которые должны быть устойчивыми к воздействию окружающей среды, перепадам температур и другим внешним факторам. При создании дизайна необходимо учитывать аэродинамические особенности самолета, чтобы не нарушить его летные характеристики. Кроме того, важную роль играет соблюдение требований авиационной безопасности и сертификации. Красивый внешний вид самолета — это не только эстетика, но и часть имиджа владельца. Современные технологии позволяют создавать сложные графические решения, которые делают каждый самолет уникальным. По словам Дидье Вольфа, дизайн самолета — это не просто украшение, а способ выразить характер и индивидуальность владельца. Мария Лебедева

ARTICLE N° 164 / TOP FLIGHT

 JUIN 2012

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Source : Business Jet International / This article is reproduced for archival purposes. Exclusives Applied art Didier Wolff of Happy Design Studio sheds light on the art of painting business jets Didier Wolff of Happy Design Studio sheds light on the art of painting business jets How did you get into designing liveries for business jets? I have worked with images, creation and design all my life. Writing, acting, sculpture, photography and design are some of the areas I have worked in. Getting my flying licence brought me closer to the aviation world and naturally led me to the alliance of design and aircraft. The common thread of all these experiences is the continuous quest of beautifying. With posters, the gallery is the open public area, the street. With aircraft livery design, the gallery is the open sky. Happy Design Studio started three years ago as a logical continuation of this rich experience and we received a fantastic response from the aeronautical industry. How much of your work is on business jets? Around 50% of our work has been on private jet projects — the rest is divided between military and airline work. We expect private jet activity to grow more than the other areas from now on, due to the response from this market to our designs. Do your designs have to reflect the interior design? It is one scenario, if wished by the owner. The interior design can also be inspired by the livery. Nevertheless, there is no reason why they can’t be different. In such cases, the aircraft door is the passage from one world to the other, between exterior and interior, between what is displayed and what is private. Have you ever had to guide a client away from a design you didn’t think would work? In some, rare situations, requests are too far away from what the aircraft’s curves and natural aesthetics can take. I also couldn’t work on a project that I couldn’t identify with. Do you notice differences in design preferences between regions? We do not categorise our customers by region. To each the same extreme open-mindedness. Nevertheless, it is important to know that it is possible to depart from the usual classic scheme. Personal will and audacity are important traits of our clients. What is the most challenging aspect of your job? Supervising the painting process. In the paint shop I have a limited time frame to ensure that the design will adapt perfectly onto the aircraft with absolutely no mistakes. This part of the job brings together a devoted team with absolute precision. As with a musical instrument, the livery must be tuned up perfectly and thrill from every angle. During the creation phase I dedicate my attention to all the angles the aircraft can be seen from — from a terminal room and from air-to-air shooting angles, so for instance it can be used to promote the company’s new identity. Definitely, the supervision part is by far the most thrilling phase because everyone creates a unique and extremely personal aircraft. When we are supervising the painting of the aircraft before the final result is delivered to the owner, we have to be proud of the work that has been done. How often do business jets have to be painted? Each aircraft type has its own cycle of technical checks so there is no general answer for this question. On top of that, in most cases an aircraft will require a paint job when it is sold. What paint do you use? Unless the question is left to us to decide, we often go with the workshop’s usual paint supplier. In all cases, we make sure the paint is made according to our requirements for quality. We usually use a base coat followed by a clear coat, a rather new technique that allows complex coloured designs to be implemented with as little as possible impact on the aircraft’s downtime. How long does the painting process take? Painting time depends on various issues: the aircraft size, the condition of its existing paint, the complexity of the design. But roughly between five and 15 days. Definitely another military aircraft. Do you regularly work with the same paint facilities? We have our network of companies. Sometimes a new paint shop has to be built through what is always a lengthy selection process — painting a challenging design with the team for the first time requires a deep common understanding and a full knowledge of each paint shop’s specificities and limits. Nevertheless, sometimes we have to comply with the customer’s constraints and use the facility ourselves. Most of the time this is for the best, as it increases mutual knowledge. How do you ensure the design is adhered to accurately? This is one of our major challenges and the reason why I attend every painting every time. It is mandatory because without this close and intense supervision, no matter how great the paint shop is, third parties’ interpretations of lines, curves, intensity, proportions, etc will affect the overall balance of the design. Even with the back-up of an engineering order (a technical map of the design on the aircraft scheme) adjustments on the real aircraft are always necessary. I personally supervise each step of the painting process, from colour checking to final inspection. What has been your most memorable project so far? I think of it each and every day — when the French Air Force let me work on two Rafales, to be painted in five days within the French Army base at 113 St Dizier. All conditions — human and technical — united to create the perfect job. The trust they put into my work — giving me the opportunity to work on aircraft worth US$170 million each by just telling me “It’s yours now” — gave me wings. There was also a feeling of brotherhood, to be accepted as a civilian to work within such a small and unique community. What future projects would you most like to work on? Definitely another military aircraft. Didier Wolff is owner/designer at Happy Design Studio — www.happydesign.net This interview was conducted in June 2012.

ARTICLE N° 163 / BUSINESS JET INTERIORS INTERNATIONAL

 MAI 2012

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Source :FINEST AUTOMOTIVE / This article is reproduced for archival purposes. BRABUS Private Aviation – Automobiler Edeltuner personalisiert Business Jets 25 Mai 2012 // by Finest Automotive // Lifestyle // Keine Kommentare Hat sich der Tuner BRABUS aus Bottrop bislang mit exklusiven Tuningmaßnahmen für Mercedes-Benz Fahrzeuge einen Namen gemacht, schafft er sich nun ein weiteres Standbein mit der Personalisierung von Jets und Business-Linern. BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION bietet sowohl die exklusive Ausstattung der Kabinen von feinlinieren Executive Jets, als auch das Redesign und die Individualisierung von Flugzeugen, die sich bereits im Flugbetrieb befinden. Aber auch das Exterieur bleibt nicht unbearbeitet. Lackierungen und Aircraft Management Services gehören ebenfalls in Repertoire von BRABUS. Der Fokus aller Aktivitäten liegt dabei auf Jets wie den Bombardier Global Express und Challenger Flugzeugfamilien sowie der Dassault Falcon Baureihe. Auch die Individualisierung größerer Business-Liner ist möglich. Der Eigner eines Flugzeugs kann sich bei BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION entweder von Grund auf eine ganz persönliches Cabin Design maßschneidern lassen, oder eine der von BRABUS Private Aviation vorgestellten Design-Lines als Ausgangspunkt der Individualisierung wählen. Der Flugzeugmesse EBACE 2012, die vom 14. bis 16 Mai in Genf stattfand, stellt BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION zu diesem Zweck die Design Lines “ELEGANCE” und “SPORTIVE” vor. Zur Umsetzung dieses Konzepts schmiedete die BRABUS Group eine Allianz mit drei renommierten Partnern aus der Luftfahrtindustrie. RUAG Aviation mit einer Flugwerft in Oberpfaffenhofen bei München ist seit vielen Jahren einer der renommiertesten Anbieter von Maintenance- und Completion-Arbeiten. PrivatAir ist eine der führenden Charter- und Aircraft Management Gesellschaften mit weltweitem Aviation-Netzwerk. HAPPY DESIGN STUDIO verfügt über langjährige Erfahrung zur Entwicklung und Umsetzung von individuellen Exterieur-Lackierungen für Flugzeuge verschiedenster Bauart. Alle von BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION angebotenen Leistungen werden nach FAS und EASA Richtlinien zertifiziert. Der neue Unternehmensbereich bietet während individuell auf Kundenwunsch angefertigte Business-Jet-Interieurs an oder verpasst Luftfahrzeugen die sich bereits in Eigenregie befinden. Alle BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION Modifikationen gemäß EASA und FAA zertifiziert. Als Erstlingswerke entwickelten die BRABUS Innenraumdesigner zwei verschiedene exklusive Ausstattungen für den Bombardier Global Express: Die Design-Line “ELEGANCE” verleiht der Kabine der Global Express mit einer Kombination aus cremefarbenem BRABUS Fine Leather, Alcantara und hochwertigen Holzapplikationen eine exklusive, helle Wohlfühl-Atmosphäre. Wie bei allen BRABUS Interieurs achten die BRABUS Designer und Sattler insbesondere auf eine bis ins letzte Detail perfekte Verarbeitung der Kabinenausstattung. Dazu gehört auch die exakte farbliche Abstimmung aller Innenraumkomponenten inklusive der aufwendig gestalteten Hochglanz-Edelholzeinlagen. Als Kontrast dient die “SPORTIVE” als der Flugzeugkabine mit der Kombination aus grauem und schwarzem Leder, Alcantara und Carbon einem progressiv angesetzten Look gibt. Die perfekt verarbeiteten Kohlefaserelemente und die am Design exklusiver Sportwagen angelehnte Sitzgestaltung mit roten Kontrastnähten, vermitteln Sportlichkeit bis ins letzte Detail. Schlagwörter: Aviation, BRABUS

ARTICLE N° 162 / FINEST AUTOMOTIVE

 MAI 2012

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Source : BusinessJet interiors INTERNATIONAL / This article is reproduced for archival purposes. News Brabus expands into private jet customisation Car and yacht personalisation specialist Brabus is turning its talents to the private jet market. Brabus Private Aviation now offers cabin design and manufacturing services for new executive jets, as well as redesign and customisation services for aircraft already in operation. It is focusing on aircraft such as the Bombardier Global Express and Challenger families, the Dassault Falcon series and larger business liners. To implement this concept Brabus has forged an alliance with three partners from the aviation industry. Sourcing, purchasing and aircraft management services are offered in cooperation with PrivatAir. Aircraft completion and redesign will take place at RUAG Aviation’s facilities in Munich, Germany. Finally, Happy Design Studio will create detailed and unique livery designs for customers. Brabus Private Aviation has already presented two design concepts – Elegance (pictured top) and Sportive (pictured left) – for the Bombardier Global Express. Both represent the signature Brabus style. The “exclusive, bright” Elegance design combines cream-coloured Brabus fine leather, Alcantara and high-end wood. Attention to detail extends to the precise colour coordination of all interior components, including an elaborately designed wood trim with high-gloss finish. The Sportive design features black and grey leather, Alcantara and carbon fibre for a “fresh and progressive” appearance. The carbon fibre elements and the seat design with contrasting red seams are inspired by exclusive sports cars. Meanwhile, the IFE system enables passengers to communicate and use multimedia devices such as the Apple iPad and iPhone, with custom docking and charging stations. The same multimedia devices can also be used in the Brabus 800 iBusiness sedan. The aircraft exterior concepts come in black, white and grey and all feature a carbon fibre design and specially painted winglets.

ARTICLE N° 161 / BUSINESS JET INTERIORS INTERNATIONAL

 MAI 2012

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Source :BlueSky / This article is reproduced for archival purposes. Business Aviation News www.bluesky-news.aero Brabus turns its attention to bizjets Tailor-made luxury dream cars and high-end engines have made Brabus the world’s largest independent automobile individualization brand over the past 35 years. Now, in addition to exclusive automobiles and yachts, Brabus Group is turning its attention to private jets, offering exclusive design and manufacturing for the cabins of brand-new executive jets as well as the redesign and customization of aircraft already in service. The company took advantage of the 12th European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva last week to present two designs – ‘Elegance’ and ‘Sportive’ – for Bombardier’s Global Express. The concept has been implemented through Brabus Group’s alliance with three prominent aviation partners: PrivatAir, a leading aircraft operations and management company with a global network of aviation experts and facilities, RUAG Aviation, one of the most respected companies for maintenance and completion work located in Munich and Happy Design Studio with its many years of experience in the development and execution of extraordinary liveries. “The exclusive customization of aircraft is a logical evolution of our product portfolio,” explains Prof. h. c. Bodo Buschmann , CEO of the German Brabus Group. “In the past we have been approached by a number of our customers asking us to design and outfit their private jet. That’s why in addition to our marine division we now also have the Brabus Private Aviation business division.” Matching the design style of the cabin, the Brabus designers also create extraordinary exterior designs which give each jet its very own individual character. The ‘Elegance’ design creates an exclusive, bright atmosphere with a combination of cream-colored Brabus fine leather, Alcantara and high-end wood applications. As is the case for all Brabus interiors, the designers and upholsterers pay particular attention to a perfect finish of the cabin-components down to the very last detail. This encompasses the precise color coordination of all interior components including the elaborately designed wood trim with high-gloss finish. The ‘Sportive’ design line sets an exciting contrast in the cabin. Its combination of black and gray leather, Alcantara and carbon fiber lends the cabin a fresh and progressive appearance. The perfectly finished carbon-fiber elements and the seat design with red contrasting seams are inspired by the design of exclusive sports cars. Sourcing, purchasing and aircraft-management services are offered through Brabus’ private aviation network in connection with PrivatAir, whilst completion and redesign takes place at RUAG’s facilities in Munich, Germany. All Brabus Private Aviation completion and refurbishment work is certifiable by EASA and FAA. Finally, Happy Design Studio provides the necessary professional experience and avantgarde thinking for the creation of detailed and unique exterior designs that let every jet designed by Brabus Private Aviation stand out from the crowd.

ARTICLE N° 160 / BLUE SKY

 MAI 2012

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Source : flightglobal.com/ebace HALL HIGHLIGHTS / This article is reproduced for archival purposes. BLANK CANVAS: Car customiser is turning its hand to business jets If you’ve got it, flaunt it Business jet owners who dare to be different can turn to customised automobile specialist Brabus. Known for its tailor-made luxury cars, the German company has launched Brabus Private Aviation (PrivatAir stand 1051) to offer exclusive business jet cabin designs, matched with “extraordinary” exterior paint jobs. “We have been approached by a number of customers asking us to design and outfit their private jets,” says Bodo Buschmann, CEO of Brabus Group. Brabus is focusing on the Bombardier Global Express and Challenger families, plus the Dassault Aviation Falcon series. Here at the show it is presenting two designs, called Elegance and Sportive, for the Global Express. Brabus is entering the aviation market in partnership with PrivatAir, and completions will be carried out at the facilities of Ruag Aviation in Munich. Happy Design Studio will provide the “unique exterior designs that… stand out from the crowd”, says the company.

ARTICLE N° 159 / FLIGHT GLOBAL

 MAI 2012

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ARTICLE N° 158 Designfeeder Tailor made private jets from Brabus Private Aviation Posted by Radhicka S Saxena on May 17, 2012 in Design Buzz, Graphic Design blog | 0 comments Radhicka S Saxena: Luxury and extravagance know no limits. Products in the consumer market today tender a whole range of offerings with which you can pamper and mollycoddle yourself. If indulgence is on your mind, then a swell way to treat yourself is to book a flight on the statesque Brabus Private Aviation carrier. Just image what it would be like to have an exclusive cabin or a private jet all to yourself. The company has liveries as well as aircraft management services on their list. Moreover, these can be custom made on orders from clients. Offerings from the company include jets like Challenger Aircraft Families, Dassault Falcon Series and also Bombardier Global Express. Brabus to Tune Private Jets Moreover, Brabus gives you the power to modify your inflight experience and design it just the way you want. You can either personalize your aircraft or pick a design line from the company. Brabus offers two different cabin lines of Elegance and Sportive, both of which are EASA and FAA certified. Elegance, as the name defines, has a pristine and genteel quality. The interiors are done up in cream colored fine leather. The fittings are in wood and Alcantara. The glossy surfaces contrasted by wooden trims create a magnanimous effect. The swish cabins have flawless finishing. The ambiance is uptight, classy and bright. Elegance is feminine while stark opposite of this is the Sportive line with its very mannish feel. Its black and gray interiors are quite intense. The whole place done up in Alcantara, carbon fiber and leather looks absolutely cutting edge. The ribbed seats are so sporty. And the red colored seams that stand out against the black seats lend a sporty feel as the design element is borrowed from exclusive sports cars. Apart from these two styles, Brabus accepts all design and color scheme requests for its airlines. Of course, no one can stay bored in a hi-end liner like this. The umpteen entertainment options will make your inflight time literally fly away. Watch movies or listen to music on the hi-fi multimedia devices. For storage of the multimedia equipment, there are custom tailored receptacles with built in chargers. You will be able to use your iPad and iPhone easily here. And if you are glued to something when the flight lands, you can just use the iPad on the rear compartment of your BRABUS 800 iBusiness Sedan after getting off the flight. To roll out this offering, the company has partnered with three well known names in the industry. The top grade aircraft management company PrivatAir, an expert in individual liveries Happy Design Studio and also the impeccable maintenance of its aircrafts by RUAG aviation. The whole package is tailor made, elite and one of a kind. You will never forget the swanky, comfy and absolutely phenomenal flight. The experience really lives up to the company motto of providing customers with their personal tailor-made dream car. With top notch service and hi-end offerings, the company has rightfully remained the largest independent automobile tuner in the world for the last 35 years. Via: Source : Mercedes Benz Blogspot / This article is reproduced for archival purposes.

ARTICLE N° 158 / DESIGN FEEDER

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ARTICLE N° 151 / EGM CAR TECH

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Самолеты VIP-класса от BRABUS Private Aviation Алексей Скобкин. Вторник, 15 Мая, 2012 Рубрика: БИЗНЕС, В Мире, Фоторепортаж На Европейской конвенции деловой авиации и выставке EBACE 2012, проходящей с 14 по 16 мая в Женеве, Швейцария, знаменитый автотюнер BRABUS представил эксклюзивные решения для приватных самолетов Bombardier Global Express. Подразделение BRABUS Private Aviation предлагает эксклюзивный дизайн и технологические обновления самолетов VIP-класса Bombardier Global Express и бизнес-джетов семейства Challenger Aircraft в двух вариантах: «Элегантность» (ELEGANCE) и «Спорт» (SPORTIVE). Оба VIP-джета стилизованы в фирменном дизайне от BRABUS и разрабатываются совместно с немецкой авиакомпанией PrivatAir и дизайнерским ателье HAPPY DESIGN STUDIO. Все самолеты и разработки BRABUS Private Aviation сертифицированы согласно евростандартам FAS и EASA. Два примера возможных конструкций джетов Bombardier Global Express показаны в ярком и роскошном «Elegance» и прогрессивном и современном «Sportive».

ARTICLE N° 150

 MAI 2012

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Brabus Private Aviation: Pimp my flight! Di, 05/15/2012 – 14:16 Erstellt von: mp Nach oben hin gibt es keine Grenzen hat sich der Edel-Tuner wohl gedacht, als die Brabus Private Aviation ins Leben rief. Seit heute ist der neue Unternehmenszweig spruchreif und wurde offiziell angekündigt. Drittes Tätigkeitsfeld Mit Brabus Private Aviation eröffnet das Unternehmen Bottrop das dritte Geschäftsfeld. Neben der bekannten Auto-Sparte kümmert sich ein Teil des Unternehmens noch um die Individualisierung von Yachten – und nun Privat-Jets. Neues Betätigungsfeld für den Edel-Tuner: Brabus Private Aviation © 2012 Brabus Drei externe Kompetenz-Pfeiler Dass die Branche vom technischen Know-how her eine völlig andere Liga ist, weiß man wohl auch bei Brabus Private Aviation, weswegen sich das Unternehmen renommierte Unterstützung von außen geholt hat. RUAG Aviation ist ein erfahrener Partner auf dem Gebiet der Instandhaltung und Completion-Arbeiten. Für diese Zwecke verfügt die Firma auch über eine eigene Flugwerft in Oberpfaffenhofen. PrivatAir bringt als Charterfluggesellschaft für den Business-Bereich weiteres Know-how mit ein. Für die Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Exterieur-Lackierungen setzt Brabus Private Aviation auf die Hilfe von Happy Design Studio. Das Angebot Im Grunde will die Brabus Private Aviation das Konzept der Fahrzeugindividualisierung auf die Flugzeuge übertragen. Das im Auto-Bereich bekannte Performance-Tuning fällt hier allerdings flach. Dies ist zu komplex, sehr kostspielig und letztlich legt mit Einschränkung auch niemand großen Wert darauf, wie schnell ein Privatjet beschleunigt bis er beispielsweise abhebt. Stattdessen will das Bottroper Unternehmen die Kabinen und die Lackierung an den Wunsch des Kunden anpassen. Im Fokus stehen erst einmal Jets wie der Bombardier Global Express, die Challenger-Flugzeuge und die Falcon-Baureihe von Dassault.

ARTICLE N° 149

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BY PB STAFF ON TUESDAY MAY 15TH, 2012 BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION: Exclusive Customization of Business Executive Jets Providing all customers with their personal tailor-made dream cars: this motto has made BRABUS the world’s largest independent automobile tuner over the past 35 years. In addition to owners of exclusive automobiles and yachts BRABUS Group now also puts this know-how at the disposal of discriminating owners of private jets around the globe: BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION offers exclusive appointments for the cabins of brand-new executive jets as well as the redesign and customization of aircraft already in operation. In addition, BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION also offers extraordinary liveries and comprehensive aircraft management services custom-tailored to the client’s individual preferences. The focus of all business activities is on jets, such as those from the Bombardier Global Express and Challenger aircraft families, as well as on the Dassault Falcon series. Larger business aircraft can be customized as well. Aircraft owners can have BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION either custom-tailor their very own personal cabin design from the ground up or use one of the design lines presented by BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION as the starting point for the customization. At the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition EBACE 2012, which opens its doors May 14 through 16 in Geneva, BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION presents the “ELEGANCE” and “SPORTIVE” design lines to that end. Prospective clients who do not own an aircraft yet can get assistance from the BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION experts in selecting and purchasing the right jet. For the implementation of this concept BRABUS Group forged an alliance with three prominent partners from the aviation industry: RUAG Aviation and its aircraft facilities in Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich has been one of the most respected vendors of maintenance and completion work for many years. PrivatAir is a leading charter and aircraft management company with a global aviation network. HAPPY DESIGN STUDIO has many years of experience in the development and execution of individual liveries for a wide variety of aircraft. All BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION services are certified in accordance with FAS and EASA guidelines.

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Amazing New International Latest Technologies Worldwide Pictures Tailor made private jets from Brabus Private Aviation Posted: 16 May 2012 11:48 PM PDT Radhicka S Saxena: Luxury and extravagance know no limits. Products in the consumer market today tender a whole range of offerings with which you can pamper and mollycoddle yourself. If indulgence is on your mind, then a swell way to treat yourself is to book a flight on the statesque Brabus Private Aviation carrier. Just image what it would be like to have an exclusive cabin or a private jet all to yourself. The company has liveries as well as aircraft management services on their list. Moreover, these can be custom made on orders from clients. Offerings from the company include jets like Challenger Aircraft Families, Dassault Falcon Series and also Bombardier Global Express. Brabus to Tune Private Jets Moreover, Brabus gives you the power to modify your inflight experience and design it just the way you want. You can either personalize your aircraft or pick a design line from the company. Brabus offers two different cabin lines of Elegance and Sportive, both of which are EASA and FAA certified. Elegance, as the name defines, has a pristine and genteel quality. The interiors are done up in cream colored fine leather. The fittings are in wood and Alcantara. The glossy surfaces contrasted by wooden trims create a magnanimous effect. The swish cabins have flawless finishing. The ambiance is uptight, classy and bright. Elegance is feminine while stark opposite of this is the Sportive line with its very mannish feel. Its black and gray interiors are quite intense. The whole place done up in Alcantara, carbon fiber and leather looks absolutely cutting edge. The ribbed seats are so sporty. And the red colored seams that stand out against the black seats lend a sporty feel as the design element is borrowed from exclusive sports cars. Apart from these two styles, Brabus accepts all design and color scheme requests for its airlines. Of course, no one can stay bored in a hi-end liner like this. The umpteen entertainment options will make your inflight time literally fly away. Watch movies or listen to music on the hi-fi multimedia devices. For storage of the multimedia equipment, there are custom tailored receptacles with built in chargers. You will be able to use your iPad and iPhone easily here. And if you are glued to something when the flight lands, you can just use the iPad on the rear compartment of your BRABUS 800 iBusiness Sedan after getting off the flight. To roll out this offering, the company has partnered with three well known names in the industry. The top grade aircraft management company PrivatAir, an expert in individual liveries Happy Design Studio and also the impeccable maintenance of its aircrafts by RUAG aviation. The whole package is tailor made, elite and one of a kind. You will never forget the swanky, comfy and absolutely phenomenal flight. The experience really lives up to the company motto of providing customers with their personal tailor-made dream car. With top notch service and hi-end offerings, the company has rightfully remained the largest independent automobile tuner in the world for the last 35 years.

ARTICLE N° 147 / AMAZING NEWS INTERNATIONAL

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Source :Brabus steigt ins Businessjet-Geschäft ein 15 Mai 2012 « Vorherige Jedem Kunden sein ganz individuelles Traumauto: Mit diesem Motto wurde Brabus in den letzten 35 Jahren zum größten unabhängigen Automobileveredler der Welt. Dieses Know-how stellt die Brabus Group ab sofort neben den Eigentümern exklusiver Automobile und Yachten auch anspruchsvollen Eignern von Private Jets rund um den Globus zur Verfügung. Brabus Private Aviation bietet sowohl die exklusive Ausstattung der Kabinen von fabrikneuen Executive Jets, als auch das Redesign und die Individualisierung von Flugzeugen, die sich bereits im Flugbetrieb befinden. Zusätzlich offeriert der neue Unternehmensbereich auch ausgefallene, auf die individuellen Wünsche des Kunden abgestimmte Exterieur-Lackierungen und umfassende Aircraft-Management Services. Der Fokus aller Aktivitäten liegt dabei auf Jets wie den Bombardier Global Express und Challenger Flugzeugfamilien sowie der Dassault Falcon Baureihe. Auch die Individualisierung größerer Business-Liner ist möglich. Der Flugzeugeigner kann sich beim Unternehmen entweder von Grund auf sein ganz persönliches Cabin-Design maßschneidern lassen, oder eine der Design-Lines als Ausgangspunkt der Individualisierung wählen. Auf der Flugverkehrsmesse EBACE 2012 (14. bis 16 Mai in Genf) stellt der Anbieter die Design Lines Elegance” und Sportive” vor. Sollte ein Kunde noch kein Flugzeug besitzen, können die Experten von Brabus Private Aviation ihn bei Auswahl und Kauf des passenden Jets unterstützen. Zur Umsetzung dieses Konzepts schmiedete die Brabus Group eine Allianz mit drei renommierten Partnern aus der Luftfahrtindustrie: RUAG Aviation mit einer Flugwerft in Oberpfaffenhofen bei München ist seit vielen Jahren einer der renommiertesten Anbieter von Maintenance- und Completion-Arbeiten. PrivatAir ist eine der führenden Charter- und Aircraft-Management Gesellschaften mit weltweitem Aviation-Netzwerk. Happy Design Studio verfügt über langjährige Erfahrung zur Entwicklung und Umsetzung von individuellen Exterieur-Lackierungen für Flugzeuge verschiedenster Bauart. Alle angebotenen Leistungen werden nach FAS und EASA Richtlinien zertifiziert. Die exklusive Personalisierung von Flugzeugen durch den neuen Geschäftsbereich Brabus Private Aviation ist für uns eine logische Weiterentwicklung des Produktportfolios”, sagte Prof. Die Brabus Group steigt ins Geschäft der Business Aviation ein und veredelt Flugzeugtypen nach individuellem Kundenwunsch. Brabus Private Aviation bietet zwei Ausstattungslinien: Elegance (im Bild) und Sportive.

ARTICLE N° 146

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Source : nMM DER Mobilitätsmanager / This article is reproduced for archival purposes. News Business Aviation Exklusive Personalisierung für Executive Jets 15. Mai 2012 « Vorherige | Nächste » Jedem Kunden sein ganz individuelles Traumauto: Mit diesem Motto wurde Brabus in den letzten 35 Jahren zum größten unabhängigen Automobilveredler der Welt. Dieses Know-how stellt die Brabus Group ab sofort neben Eigentümern exklusiver Automobile und Yachten auch anspruchsvollen Eigentümern von Private Jets und um den Globus zur Verfügung. Brabus Private Aviation bietet sowohl die exklusive Ausstattung der Kabinen von fabrikneuen Executive Jets, als auch das Redesign und die Individualisierung von Flugzeugen, die sich bereits im Flugbetrieb befinden. Zusätzlich offeriert der neue Unternehmensbereich auch ausgefallene, auf die individuellen Wünsche des Kunden abgestimmte Exterior-Lackierungen und umfassende Aircraft-Management Services. Der Fokus aller Aktivitäten liegt dabei auf Jets wie den Bombardier Global Express und Challenger Flugzeugfamilien sowie der Dassault Falcon Baureihe. Auch die Individualisierung größerer Business-Liner ist möglich. Der Flugzeugeigner kann sich beim Unternehmen entweder von Grund auf sein ganz persönliches Cabin-Design maßschneidern lassen, oder eine der Design-Lines als Ausgangspunkt der Individualisierung wählen. Auf der Flugzeugmesse EBACE 2012 (14. bis 16 Mai in Genf) stellt der Anbieter die Design Lines Elegance“ und Sportive“ vor. Sollte ein Kunde noch kein Flugzeug besitzen, können die Experten von Brabus Private Aviation bei Auswahl und Kauf des passenden Jets unterstützen. Zur Umsetzung dieses Konzepts schmiedete die Brabus Group eine Allianz mit drei renommierten Partnern aus der Luftfahrtindustrie. RUAG Aviation mit einer Flugwerft in Oberpfaffenhofen bei München ist seit vielen Jahren ein renommierter Anbieter von Maintenance- und Completion-Arbeiten. PrivatAir ist eine der führenden Charter- und Aircraft-Management Gesellschaften mit weltweitem Aviation-Netzwerk. Happy Design Studio verfügt über langjährige Erfahrung zur Entwicklung und Umsetzung individueller Exterior-Lackierungen für Flugzeuge verschiedenster Bauart. Alle angebotenen Leistungen werden nach FAS und EASA Richtlinien zertifiziert. Die exklusive Personalisierung von Flugzeugen durch den neuen Geschäftsbereich Brabus Private Aviation ist für uns eine logische Weiterentwicklung des Produktportfolios“, sagte Prof.

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BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION: Exclusive Customization of Business Executive Jets TUESDAY, MAY 15, 2012 | ADRIAN-LIVIU DOROFTEI | NO COMMENTS Providing all customers with their personal tailor-made dream cars: this motto has made BRABUS the world’s largest independent automobile tuner over the past 35 years. In addition to owners of exclusive automobiles and yachts BRABUS Group now also puts this know-how at the disposal of discriminating owners of private jets around the globe: BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION offers exclusive appointments for the cabins of brand-new executive jets as well as the redesign and customization of aircraft already in operation. In addition, BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION also offers extraordinary liveries and comprehensive aircraft management services custom-tailored to the client’s individual preferences. The focus of all business activities lies on jets, such as those from the Bombardier Global Express and Challenger aircraft families , as well as on the Dassault Falcon series . Larger business aircraft can be customized as well. Aircraft owners can have BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION either custom-tailor their very own personal cabin design from the ground up or use one of the design lines presented by BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION as the starting point for the customization. At the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition EBACE 2012 , which opens its doors May 14 through 16 in Geneva, BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION presents the “ELEGANCE” and “SPORTIVE” design lines to that end. Prospective clients who do not own an aircraft yet can get assistance from the BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION experts in selecting and purchasing the right jet. For the implementation of this concept BRABUS Group forged an alliance with three prominent partners from the aviation industry : RUAG Aviation and its aircraft facilities in Oberpfaffenhofen near Munich has been one of the most respected vendors of maintenance and completion work for many years. PrivatAir is a leading charter and aircraft management company with a global aviation network. HAPPY DESIGN STUDIO has many years of experience in the development and execution of individual liveries for a wide variety of aircraft. All BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION services are certified in accordance with FAS and EASA guidelines . “The exclusive customization of aircraft by the new BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION business division is the logical evolution of the product portfolio for us,” explains Prof. h. c. Bodo Buschmann , CEO of the BRABUS Group . “A number of customers already asked us in the past to trim their yachts to fit their personal taste and there also have been repeated requests for custom-tailored BRABUS interiors for private jets. That’s why in addition to our marine division we now also have the BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION business division.” The new business division offers business-jet interiors made to customer order or refines aircraft delivered to customers. All BRABUS PRIVATE AVIATION services are FAA- and EASA-certified .

ARTICLE N° 142

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Source : Monte Carlo Sporting Summer / This article is reproduced for archival purposes. Самолеты VIP-класса от Brabus Private Aviation На Европейской конвенции деловой авиации и выставке EBACE 2012, проходящей с 14 по 16 мая в Женеве, известный автомобильный бренд Brabus представил новые дизайнерские решения для частных самолетов Bombardier Global Express. Подразделение Brabus Private Aviation предлагает эксклюзивный дизайн и технологические обновления самолетов VIP-класса Bombardier Global Express и бизнес-джетов семейства Challenger Aircraft в двух вариантах: Elegance и Sportive. Оба VIP-джета оформлены в фирменном стиле Brabus и разрабатываются совместно с немецкой авиакомпанией PrivatAir и дизайнерским ателье Happy Design Studio. Все самолеты и разработки Brabus Private Aviation сертифицированы согласно евростандартам FAS и EASA. Дизайнеры Brabus спроектировали индивидуальные интерьер и экстерьер каждого из представленных самолетов. В отделке Elegance сочетаются кремовая кожа, алькантара и драгоценные породы дерева с глянцевым покрытием, каждая деталь интерьера продумана до мелочей. Спортивная версия предлагает контраст в салоне — сочетание черной и серой кожи, алькантары и карбона. В углеродном волокне великолепно смотрятся элементы салона и сидения с контрастной красной прошивкой, вдохновленной дизайном спортивных автомобилей. Высокотехнологичная бортовая развлекательная система Brabus Private Aviation позволяет пассажирам общаться и пользоваться всеми формами современных цифровых средств массовой информации на современных мультимедийных гаджетах, таких как Apple iPad или iPhone. Индивидуальные док-станции также обеспечивают беспрепятственную интеграцию мультимедийных устройств в самолете. Основными цветовыми решениями экстерьера Bombardier Global Express являются черный, белый и серый.

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ARTICLE N° 139 / DESIGN BUZZ

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hingegen zeichnet sich durch Alcantara und Carbon aus. Für eine sportliche Innenausstattung sorgt eine Sitzgestaltung, die an das Design von Sportwagensitzen erinnert – letztlich lassen sich die 35 Jahre währende Tuning-Erfahrung im Automobilbereich nicht auf Schlag ablegen. Normalerweise ist BRABUS auf dem Gebiet der Automobilveredelung aktiv und hat schon so manches PS-Monster aus der Werkshalle rollen lassen. Hier und da machte sich der Tuner auch an Luxus-Yachten zu schaffen. Wie die Tuning-Schmiede nun verlauten lässt, wagt sich das Unternehmen nun auf ein noch unbekanntes Feld: Ab sofort werden Bestellungen für ein Jet-Tuning angenommen! Im Zuge des neuen Programms „Private Aviation“ können Besitzer von Privatjets ihre Ausstattung der Kabinen als auch die Außenhaut der Flugzeuge individualisieren lassen. Dabei spezialisiert sich BRABUS etwa auf Jets wie den Bombardier Global Express, Modelle der Challenger-Flugzeugfamilie sowie auf die Dassault Falcon-Baureihe. Aber auch größere Business-Liner können veredelt werden. Um das Jet-Tuning anbieten zu können, kooperiert BRABUS mit drei erfahrenen Unternehmen aus der Luftfahrtindustrie: RUAG Aviation, PrivatAir und HAPPY DESIGN STUDIO. Neuland für BRABUS: Kabinenveredelungen für Jets (Foto: BRABUS). Für den Einstieg in das neue Metier hat BRABUS zwei exklusive Ausstattungen für den Bombardier Global Express parat. Beispielsweise kommen im Zuge der Design-Linie „ELEGANCE“ für die Kabine des Jets hochwertige Materialien wie cremefarbenes Leder oder Alcantara sowie Holzapplikationen zum Einsatz. Die „SPORTIVE“-Linie hingegen zeichnet sich durch Alcantara und Carbon aus. Für eine sportliche Innenausstattung sorgt eine Sitzgestaltung, die an das Design von Sportwagensitzen erinnert – letztlich lassen sich die 35 Jahre währende Tuning-Erfahrung im Automobilbereich nicht auf Schlag ablegen.

ARTICLE N° 138

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Source :RED MOTOR / This article is reproduced for archival purposes. Normalerweise ist BRABUS auf dem Gebiet der Automobilveredelung aktiv und hat schon so manches PS-Monster aus der Werkshalle rollen lassen. Hier und da machte sich der Tuner auch an Luxus-Yachten zu schaffen. Wie die Tuning-Schmiede nun verlauten lässt, wagt sich das Unternehmen nun auf ein noch unbekanntes Feld: Ab sofort werden Bestellungen für ein Jet-Tuning angenommen! Im Zuge des neuen Programms „Private Aviation“ können Besitzer von Privatjets ihre Ausstattung der Kabinen als auch die Außenhaut der Flugzeuge individualisieren lassen. Dabei spezialisiert sich BRABUS etwa auf Jets wie den Bombardier Global Express, Modelle der Challenger-Flugzeugfamilie sowie auf die Dassault Falcon-Baureihe. Aber auch größere Business-Liner können veredelt werden. Um das Jet-Tuning anbieten zu können, kooperiert BRABUS mit drei erfahrenen Unternehmen aus der Luftfahrtindustrie: RUAG Aviation, PrivatAir und HAPPY DESIGN STUDIO. Neuland für BRABUS: Kabinenveredelungen für Jets (Foto: BRABUS). Für den Einstieg in das neue Metier hat BRABUS zwei exklusive Ausstattungen für den Bombardier Global Express parat. Beispielsweise kommen im Zuge der Design-Linie „ELEGANCE“ für die Kabine des Jets hochwertige Materialien wie cremefarbenes Leder oder Alcantara sowie Holzapplikationen zum Einsatz. Die „SPORTIVE“-Linie hingegen zeichnet sich durch Alcantara und Carbon aus. Für eine sportliche Innenausstattung sorgt eine Sitzgestaltung, die an das Design von Sportwagensitzen erinnert – letztlich lassen sich die 35 Jahre währende Tuning-Erfahrung im Automobilbereich nicht auf Schlag ablegen. MAI 2012 ARTICLE N° 136 Flightglobal — serious about aviation EBACE: Brabus breaks into business jet customisation market BY: ANDREW DOYLE Source: FLIGHT 05:29 15 May 2012 Business jet owners who dare to be different and are prepared to flaunt it can now turn to customised automobile specialist Brabus. Known for its tailor-made luxury dream cars, the German company has launched Brabus Private Aviation (PrivatAir stand 1051) to offer exclusive business jet cabin designs, matched with “extraordinary” exterior paint jobs. “We have been approached by a number of customers asking us to design and outfit their private jets,” says Bodo Buschmann, CEO of Brabus Group. Brabus says it is focusing on the Bombardier Global Express and Challenger families, as well as the Dassault Aviation Falcon series. Here at the show it is presenting two design concepts, called Elegance and Sportive, for the Global Express. Brabus is entering the aviation market in partnership with PrivatAir, and completions will be carried out at the facilities of Ruag Aviation in Munich. Happy Design Studio will provide the “unique exterior designs that let every jet designed by Brabus Private Aviation stand out from the crowd,” says the company.

ARTICLE N° 137 / RED MOTOR

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ARTICLE N° 136 / FLIGHT GLOBAL

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Source : Flightglobal / This article is reproduced for archival purposes. — serious about aviation EBACE: Brabus breaks into business jet customisation market BY: ANDREW DOYLE Source: FLIGHT 05:29 15 May 2012 Business jet owners who dare to be different and are prepared to flaunt it can now turn to customised automobile specialist Brabus. Known for its tailor-made luxury dream cars, the German company has launched Brabus Private Aviation (PrivatAir stand 1051) to offer exclusive business jet cabin designs, matched with “extraordinary” exterior paint jobs. “We have been approached by a number of customers asking us to design and outfit their private jets,” says Bodo Buschmann, CEO of Brabus Group. Brabus says it is focusing on the Bombardier Global Express and Challenger families, as well as the Dassault Aviation Falcon series. Here at the show it is presenting two design concepts, called Elegance and Sportive, for the Global Express. Brabus is entering the aviation market in partnership with PrivatAir, and completions will be carried out at the facilities of Ruag Aviation in Munich. Happy Design Studio will provide the “unique exterior designs that let every jet designed by Brabus Private Aviation stand out from the crowd,” says the company.

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Source : Arabian Aerospace / This article is reproduced for archival purposes. Happy Design’s Didier Wolff with his latest project. Maximus livery gets first airing The first aircraft to be painted in Maximus Air’s new livery was revealed when it rolled out of the Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies (ADAT) hangar and immediately re-entered the fleet to head off on another mission for the all-cargo airline. The livery comprises the new name and brand identity, created by French design team Happy Design, which was first revealed at last year’s Dubai Airshow, and forms one important pillar in the company’s current five-year growth strategy.

ARTICLE N° 135 / ARABIAN AEROSPACE

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Source :JETGALA WINGS / This article is reproduced for archival purposes. HAPPY DESIGN STUDIO by Jim Gregory RUNWAY CANVAS A FRENCH DESIGN FIRM MAKES A CASE FOR PERSONALISED JET LIVERY Listening closely to a client is how Happy Design Studio begins each project. The studio knows that the exterior look of an aircraft is guided by its owner’s status as much as clothing reflects the wearer’s style. “When travelling, a business jet conveys a strong personality,” explains Didier Wolff, Happy Design’s founder and designer. Wolff notes that aircraft owners often take great pride in their aircraft’s appearance, particularly those who use them as business tools or personal transports. He sees aircraft livery as an opportunity for owners to make a statement. “Exterior paint is the only place where the aircraft truly belongs to its owner,” he says. The studio’s owner and designer Didier Wolff prefers to explore ideas freely, seeking the strongest visual impact while maintaining harmony with the aircraft’s aerodynamic form. Wolff often works from initial inspirations or abstract concepts that gradually evolve into aircraft liveries. His process is similar to that of a fashion designer: working with proportions, curves, and colours until a coherent visual identity emerges. Didier Wolff’s fascination with designing and painting aircraft liveries comes from his background in design and branding. His studio collaborates closely with engineers and aviation specialists to ensure that creative ideas remain compatible with technical constraints. Some of Wolff’s designs break traditional aesthetic barriers; others integrate well with the more conservative aeronautical industry environment. The design inspiration often comes from artistic influences, architecture, nature, fashion and even graphic design. The objective is always to create a livery that is distinctive, elegant and memorable. Multiple combinations are possible, says Wolff. “Some aircraft owners have chosen vivid colour combinations and strong patterns for a bold statement, while others prefer subtle, refined details.” Wolff emphasizes that even very small visual elements can significantly transform the identity of an aircraft. EVEN A SIMPLE, TINY DETAIL TRANSFORMS A JET’S INDIVIDUAL IDENTITY Didier Wolff’s designs have covered business jets like the Falcon 7X and Global Express, as well as other aircraft types. His work has included designs for the AirClub of Monaco and other operators. SOME DESIGNS NEED TO LOOK GREAT FROM DIFFERENT ANGLES, AS AN AIRCRAFT IS USED FOR AIRSHOW DEMONSTRATIONS Happy Design Studio manages the entire design project and collaborates with completion centres and paint facilities to implement the livery. Wolff often supervises the painting process personally to ensure the final result corresponds precisely to the design concept. The design studio works closely with aeronautical paint shops to ensure aesthetics comply with technical requirements. PAINTED PRINCE Happy Design Studio’s liveries can fly aboard a wide range of business aircraft, VIP helicopters, airliners and military aircraft. None is more flamboyant than a one-off design for the Tiger Meet demonstration aircraft for the French Air Force. The studio’s owner and designer Didier Wolff also designed a temporary livery for a Dassault Rafale fighter to celebrate its accumulation of 5,000 flight hours for an Escadron de Chasse unit based at Saint-Dizier in eastern France. Wolff painted the aircraft’s vertical stabiliser with black and gold waves – a design that would be used for demonstration flights by the air force. Its design had to be appreciated from all possible angles.

ARTICLE N° 134 / JET GALA

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Maximus Air unveils new-look aircraft livery Source : ASC Staff on Mar 29, 2012 / This article is reproduced for archival purposes. The first aircraft to be painted in Maximus Air’s new livery rolled out of the Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies’ (ADAT) hangar last week and immediately re-entered the fleet to head off on another logistics mission for the all-cargo airline. The livery comprises a new name and brand identity, which was first revealed at last year’s Dubai International Airshow and forms an important pillar in the fast growing UAE-based company’s current five-year growth strategy. Maximus Air president and CEO Fathi Hilal Buhazza said he was delighted with the outcome of the makeover, and added that the name and look better reflect Maximus Air’s position as a modern, progressive and successful cargo carrier which is proud of its Abu Dhabi heritage. “Having grown from a local operator to a regional operator with some international trade, we are now ready to turn that business model on its head,” he said. “We have a lofty ambition, and that is to become one of the top three players in the global air cargo market. This is one of the reasons we engaged the services of one of the aviation industry’s most creative designer of aircraft liveries, Didier WOLFF and his Happy Design Studio (HDS) in France to help shape the new brand within the context of this new strategy. The rollout marks another very exciting chapter in our journey to become one of the top brands in this industry and I don’t think there will be many other all-cargo carriers with such great looking aircraft.”

ARTICLE N° 133

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Source :BlueSky – Business Aviation News www.blueskynews.aero / This article is reproduced for archival purposes. Maximus has designs on the future The first aircraft to be painted in Maximus Air’s new livery rolled out of the Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies’ (ADAT) hangar this week and immediately re-entered the fleet to head off on another mission for the all-cargo airline. The livery comprises the new name and brand identity which was first revealed at last year’s Dubai Airshow and forms one important pillar in the company’s current 5-year growth strategy. President and CEO, Fathi Hilal Buhazza, says he was delighted with the outcome of the makeover, and added that the name and look better reflect Maximus Air’s position as a modern, progressive and successful cargo carrier which is proud of its Abu Dhabi heritage. “Having grown from a local operator to a regional operator with some international trade, we are now ready to turn that business model on its head,” he said. “We have a lofty ambition, and that is to become one of the top three players in the global air cargo market. This is one of the reasons we engaged the services of one of the aviation industry’s most creative designer of aircraft liveries, Didier Wolff and his Happy Design Studio (HDS) in France to help shape the new brand within the context of this new strategy. “The roll-out marks another very exciting chapter in our journey to become one of the top brands in this industry,” he said, “and I don’t think there will be many other all-cargo carriers with such great looking aircraft.” Didier Wolff, founder of HDS who has been in ADAT supervising the repainting of the Airbus A300-600RPF, was equally excited with the end result. “I would like to record my appreciation to Maximus Air’s CEO for his vision and audacity in selecting a design of this complexity and to the ADAT team who did a magnificent job in transferring the design from the conception onto the aircraft. They did it a highly professional job displaying the highest level of workmanship while all the time paying particular attention to the entire final detail. In fact they treated the project as though they were doing an oil painting rather than an aircraft. And this was all done against the backdrop of a very tight timeline.” Didier Wolff BlueSky Business Aviation News | 22nd March 2012 | Issue #168

ARTICLE N° 132 / BLUE SKY

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20.03.2012 MAXIMUS AIR HAS DESIGNS ON THE FUTURE The livery comprises the new name and brand identity, which was first revealed at last year’s Dubai Airshow and forms one important pillar in the company’s current 5-year growth strategy. President and CEO, Fathi Hilal Buhazza says he was delighted with the outcome of the makeover, and added that the name and look better reflect Maximus Air’s position as a modern, progressive and successful cargo carrier which is proud of its Abu Dhabi heritage. “Having grown from a local operator to a regional operator with some international trade, we are now ready to turn that business model on its head,” he said. “We have a lofty ambition, and that is to become one of the top three players in the global air cargo market. This is one of the reasons we engaged the services of one of the aviation industry’s most creative designer of aircraft liveries, Didier WOLFF and his Happy Design Studio (HDS) in France to help shape the new brand within the context of this new strategy. “The roll-out marks another very exciting chapter in our journey to become one of the top brands in this industry,” he said, “and I don’t think there will be many other all-cargo carriers with such great looking aircraft.” Didier Wolff, founder of HDS who has been in ADAT supervising the repainting of the Airbus A300-600RP2F was equally excited with the end result: “I would like to record my appreciation to Maximus Air’s CEO for his vision and audacity in selecting a design of this complexity and to the ADAT team who did a magnificent job in transferring the design from the conception onto the aircraft. They did it a highly professional job displaying the highest level of workmanship while all the time paying particular attention to the entire fine detail. In fact they treated the project as though they were doing an oil painting rather than an aircraft. And this was all done against the backdrop of a very tight timeline.” The Airbus A300-600RP2F forms the core of the current Maximus fleet. -Ends- About HAPPY DESIGN STUDIO Created by Didier WOLFF and based in France, Happy Design Studio has become a reference in original tailor made liveries on any type of aircraft. The audacity and passion of the company’s customers for aircraft lead to unique and personal projects revealing individual or company personality. Happy Design Studio manages the entire design project and supervises the painting of the aircraft on behalf of its clients wherever there are by relying on a large and very qualified technical partners and network. Because each and every design is created on an accurate 3D model, all technical constraints linked with the final painting of the aircraft are taken into consideration from the start in order to ensure that the result will perfectly match the initial project. About Maximus Air Maximus Air, an Abu Dhabi Aviation Group company, was established in 2005 to provide tailored solutions for moving outsized cargo. After operating for only just over seven years in the region, it is now a significant regional air cargo carrier and cargo aircraft ACMI lease operator, employing more than 200 staff and operating a fleet of eight all-cargo aircraft comprising an Antonov An-124-100, Airbus A300-600RP2Fs and Ilyushin IL-76TD across the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia. Maximus Air currently runs regular scheduled cargo services on behalf of Etihad Crystal Cargo and is the appointed exclusive air relief support partner for the UAE Red Crescent. About ADAT (Mubadala Aerospace) Mubadala Aerospace, a business unit of Mubadala Development Company, is a global network of aerospace businesses that demonstrates world-class performance, creates innovative products, and delivers value-added services to its customers. With the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency, it intelligently invests in a network of international businesses creating mutually-beneficial partnerships, and capitalizing on market opportunities ensuring sustainable value to its stakeholders, growing local Emirati talent, and driving opportunity for the aerospace industry. Mubadala Aerospace has forged collaborative agreements with world-class aerospace and aviation companies leveraging the expertise necessary for advanced, end-to-end technologies, and manufacturing bases that offer both state-of-the-art facilities as well as a global reach. Creating value by providing its businesses with resources, Mubadala Aerospace has developed strategic partnerships with leading companies including Airbus/EADS, FACC, Alenia Aeronautica/Finmeccanica, GE, Sikorsky Aerospace Services, and Lockheed Martin Corporation to build and maintain a globally competitive advantage. Its companies include: ADAT, AMMROC, SR Technics, Sanad, Strata, Horizon, and Piaggio. Each of these companies has proven expertise in its field and performs with a mutual endeavor to be best-in-class.

ARTICLE N° 131

 MARS 2012

ARTICLE N° 130 / HEAVY LIFT

 MARS 2012

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This article is reproduced for archival purposes. Maximus Air has designs on the future The first aircraft to be painted in Maximus Air’s new livery rolled out of the Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies’ (ADAT) hangar this week and immediately re-entered the fleet to head off on another mission for the all-cargo airline. Actual Tuesday, March 20, 2012 · Air News Times The livery comprises the new name and brand identity, which was first revealed at last year’s Dubai Airshow and forms one important pillar in the company’s current 5-year growth strategy. President and CEO, Fathi Hilal Buhazza says he was delighted with the outcome of the makeover, and added that the name and look better reflect Maximus Air’s position as a modern, progressive and successful cargo carrier which is proud of its Abu Dhabi heritage. “Having grown from a local operator to a regional operator with some international trade, we are now ready to turn that business model on its head,” he said. “We have a lofty ambition, and that is to become one of the top three players in the global air cargo market. This is one of the reasons we engaged the services of one of the aviation industry’s most creative designer of aircraft liveries, Didier Wolff and his Happy Design Studio (HDS) in France to help shape the new brand within the context of this new strategy. “The roll-out marks another very exciting chapter in our journey to become one of the top brands in this industry,” he said, “and I don’t think there will be many other all-cargo carriers with such great looking aircraft.” Didier Wolff, founder of HDS who has been in ADAT supervising the repainting of the Airbus A300-600RP2F was equally excited with the end result: “I would like to record my appreciation to Maximus Air’s CEO for his vision and audacity in selecting a design of this complexity and to the ADAT team who did a magnificent job in transferring the design from the conception onto the aircraft. They did it a highly professional job displaying the highest level of workmanship while all the time paying particular attention to the entire fine detail. In fact they treated the project as though they were doing an oil painting rather than an aircraft. And this was all done against the backdrop of a very tight timeline.” The Airbus A300-600RP2F forms the core of the current Maximus fleet.

ARTICLE N° 129

 MARS 2012

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Maximus Air’s First Aircraft Flies in Rebranded Livery 2 days ago Abu Dhabi, the first aircraft to be painted in Maximus Air’s new livery was released from Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies’ (ADAT) facilities this week and reentered flight operations immediately. The livery comprises the new name and brand identity. First revealed during Dubai Airshow 2012. Fathi Hilal Buhazza President and CEO of Maximus Air said: “Having grown from a local operator to a regional operator with some international trade, we are now ready to turn that business model on its head,” he said. “We have a lofty ambition, and that is to become one of the top three players in the global air cargo market. This is one of the reasons we engaged the services of one of the aviation industry’s most creative designer of aircraft liveries, Didier Wolff and his Happy Design Studio (HDS) in France to help shape the new brand within the context of this new strategy. “The roll-out marks another very exciting chapter in our journey to become one of the top brands in this industry,” he said, “and I don’t think there will be many other all-cargo carriers with such great looking aircraft.” Didier Wolff, founder of HDS who has been in ADAT supervising the repainting of the Airbus A300-600RP2F was equally excited with the end result: “I would like to record my appreciation to Maximus Air’s CEO for his vision and audacity in selecting a design of this complexity and to the ADAT team who did a magnificent job in transferring the design from the conception onto the aircraft. They did it a highly professional job displaying the highest level of workmanship while all the time paying particular attention to the entire fine detail. In fact they treated the project as though they were doing an oil painting rather than an aircraft. And this was all done against the backdrop of a very tight timeline.” Source: Forbes / This article is reproduced for archival purposes. This article is reproduced for archival purposes.

ARTICLE N° 128

 MARS 2012

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This article is reproduced for archival purposes. Maximus Air has Designs on the Future by Press Release on 2012-03-21 10:19:53 Abu Dhabi, 20 March 2012 – The first aircraft to be painted in Maximus Air’s new livery rolled out of the Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies’ (ADAT) hangar this week and immediately re-entered the fleet to head off on another mission for the all-cargo airline. The livery comprises the new name and brand identity, which was first revealed at last year’s Dubai Airshow and forms one important pillar in the company’s current 5-year growth strategy. President and CEO, Fathi Hilal Buhazza says he was delighted with the outcome of the makeover, and added that the name and look better reflect Maximus Air’s position as a modern, progressive and successful cargo carrier which is proud of its Abu Dhabi heritage. “Having grown from a local operator to a regional operator with some international trade, we are now ready to turn that business model on its head,” he said. “We have a lofty ambition, and that is to become one of the top three players in the global air cargo market. This is one of the reasons we engaged the services of one of the aviation industry’s most creative designer of aircraft liveries, Didier WOLFF and his Happy Design Studio (HDS) in France to help shape the new brand within the context of this new strategy. “The roll-out marks another very exciting chapter in our journey to become one of the top brands in this industry,” he said, “and I don’t think there will be many other all-cargo carriers with such great looking aircraft.” Didier Wolff, founder of HDS who has been in ADAT supervising the repainting of the Airbus A300-600RP2F was equally excited with the end result: “I would like to record my appreciation to Maximus Air’s CEO for his vision and audacity in selecting a design of this complexity and to the ADAT team who did a magnificent job in transferring the design from the conception onto the aircraft. They did a highly professional job displaying the highest level of workmanship while all the time paying particular attention to the entire fine detail. In fact they treated the project as though they were doing an oil painting rather than an aircraft. And this was all done against the backdrop of a very tight timeline.” The Airbus A300-600RP2F forms the core of the current Maximus fleet. About Maximus Air Maximus Air, an Abu Dhabi Aviation Group company, was established in 2005 to provide tailored solutions for moving outsized cargo. After operating for only just over seven years in the region, it is now a significant regional air cargo carrier and cargo aircraft ACMI lease operator, employing more than 200 staff and operating a fleet of eight all-cargo aircraft comprising an Antonov An-124-100, Airbus A300-600RP2Fs and Ilyushin IL-76TD across the Middle East, Europe, Africa and Asia. Maximus Air currently runs regular scheduled cargo services on behalf of Etihad Crystal Cargo and is the appointed exclusive air relief support partner for the UAE Red Crescent. About HDS Created by Didier Wolff and based in France, Happy Design Studio has become a reference in original tailor made liveries on any type of aircraft. The audacity and passion of the company’s customers for aircraft lead to unique and personal projects revealing individual or company personality. Happy Design Studio manages the entire design project and supervises the painting of the aircraft on behalf of its clients wherever they are by relying on a large and very qualified technical partners and network. Because each and every design is created on an accurate 3D model, all technical constraints linked with the final painting of the aircraft are taken into consideration from the start in order to ensure that the result will perfectly match the initial project. About ADAT (Mubadala Aerospace) Mubadala Aerospace, a business unit of Mubadala Development Company, is a global network of aerospace businesses that demonstrates world-class performance, creates innovative products, and delivers value-added services to its customers. With the highest standards of safety, quality, and efficiency, it intelligently invests in a network of international businesses creating mutually beneficial partnerships, and capitalizing on market opportunities ensuring sustainable value to its stakeholders, growing local Emirati talent, and driving opportunity for the aerospace industry. Mubadala Aerospace has forged collaborative agreements with world-class aerospace and aviation companies leveraging the expertise necessary for advanced, end-to-end technologies, and manufacturing bases that offer both state-of-the-art facilities as well as a global reach. Creating value by providing its businesses with resources, Mubadala Aerospace has developed strategic partnerships with leading companies including Airbus/EADS, FACC, Alenia Aeronautica/Finmeccanica, GE, Sikorsky Aerospace Services, and Lockheed Martin Corporation to build and maintain a globally competitive advantage. Its companies include: ADAT, AMMROC, SR Technics, Sanad, Strata, Horizon, and Piaggio. Each of these companies has proven expertise in its field and performs with a mutual endeavor to be best-in-class.

ARTICLE N° 127

 MARS 2012

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Maximus new livery gets its first airing Posted 20 March 2012 · Add Comment The first aircraft to be painted in Maximus Air’s new livery rolled out of the Abu Dhabi Aircraft Technologies’ (ADAT) hangar this week and immediately re-entered the fleet to head off on another mission for the all-cargo airline. The livery comprises the new name and brand identity, which was first revealed at last year’s Dubai Airshow and forms one important pillar in the company’s current five-year growth strategy. President and CEO, Fathi Hilal Buhazza said he was delighted with the outcome of the makeover, and added that the name and look better reflect Maximus Air’s position as a modern, progressive and successful cargo carrier which is proud of its Abu Dhabi heritage. “Having grown from a local operator to a regional operator with some international trade, we are now ready to turn that business model on its head,” he said. “We have a lofty ambition, and that is to become one of the top three players in the global air cargo market. This is one of the reasons we engaged the services of one of the aviation industry’s most creative designer of aircraft liveries, Didier Wolff and his Happy Design Studio in France to help shape the new brand within the context of this new strategy. “The roll-out marks another very exciting chapter in our journey to become one of the top brands in this industry,” he said, “and I don’t think there will be many other all-cargo carriers with such great looking aircraft.” Wolff, founder of Happy Design who has been in ADAT supervising the repainting of the Airbus A300-600RP2F was equally excited with the end result: “I would like to record my appreciation to Maximus Air’s CEO for his vision and audacity in selecting a design of this complexity and to the ADAT team who did a magnificent job in transferring the design from the conception onto the aircraft. They did it a highly professional job displaying the highest level of workmanship while all the time paying particular attention to the entire fine detail. In fact they treated the project as though they were doing an oil painting rather than an aircraft. And this was all done against the backdrop of a very tight timeline.” The Airbus A300-600RP2F forms the core of the current Maximus fleet. This article is reproduced for archival purposes.

ARTICLE N° 126

 FÉVRIER 2012

ARTICLE N° 125 / CSR MIDDLE EAST

 JANVIER 2012

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industry news – daily news updates on Source : www.arabianaerospace.aero Didier just Happy to be here… One man happy to be at the show is Didier Wolff, owner and designer of French company Happy Design Studio. Wolff is the creative inspiration behind customised liveries on private jets, giving them their own visual identity and stamp of style that sets them apart from others. An example of his work can be seen in the photograph. “I designed the green livery on the Rafale one evening in my hotel room during the Dubai Airshow in 2009. It was just a creative concept that I wanted to portray,” said Wolff. As it happens, two years later the French Air Force authorised the black livery on two of the combat aircraft to celebrate 30,000 flying hours accumulated from the air base in Saint Dizier. Wolff is a graduate of the Art Decorative School of Strasbourg and has designed aircraft livery for a number of business jet owners for some years now. It is something he is passionate about. “The external decoration of a private aircraft depends on the owner’s desire to reveal an aspect of his personality or to impose his company’s character or image,” explained Wolff. Artistic guidance “Therefore, my work requires that I listen carefully and capture the essential traits of the project. This will guide the nature of my artistic proposals and ensure that all requirements are fulfilled, regardless of how high they are. The design applied to the fuselage is like a skin that would be delicately laid on the body. It can be dynamic, discrete, light or strong. They can also be coloured to the clients’ wish.” Wolff will be walking around the Bahrain Airshow hoping to meet with prospective business jet companies. “I want to communicate new livery ideas with private business jet owners and help them to stand out from the rest. The Bahrain Airshow is fantastic for this as it’s a very intimate and friendly show.” Didier Wolff showcases a couple of his livery designs at the show. This article is reproduced for archival purposes.

ARTICLE N° 124 / ARABIAN AEROSPACE BAHREÏN AIRSHOW

 JANVIER 2012

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Brand new Maximus Maximus Air Cargo wanted to change the shape of its branding and stand out from other airlines. And it successfully did that by turning to the creative works of French company Happy Design Studio to provide its fleet with new and exciting livery designs. “We have been working closely with the Abu Dhabi-based airline with its future branding and successfully achieved a very strong challenge,” said Didier Wolff, designer and owner. Wolff said his inspiration for the designs came from the space shuttle’s ceramic black tiles, which evoke “strength, grace and supremacy.”

ARTICLE N° 123

 JANVIER 2012

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Dubaï 2011 : Maximus Air Cargo veut changer d’image RG à Dubaï | Article publié le 17/11/2011 | Compagnies cargo Maximus Air Cargo a dévoilé une nouvelle identité visuelle à l’occasion du salon aéronautique de Dubaï le 13 novembre. La compagnie cargo basée à Abu Dhabi sera tout d’abord rebaptisée Maximus Air. Ces appareils arboreront également une toute nouvelle livrée dessinée par le cabinet français Happy Design Studio, fondé par Didier Wolff à qui l’on doit notamment la livrée de 30000 heures de vol du Rafale présentée en juin dernier au Bourget. Maximus Air Cargo cherche également à étendre sa flotte avec l’ajout possible de deux Boeing 747-400F au cours de l’année prochaine. La compagnie est également sur le point de mettre en service un dernier A300F converti, le coeur de sa flotte.

ARTICLE N° 122

 JANVIER 2012

ARTICLE N° 121 / AEROSPACE INTERNATIONAL

Maximus Air Cargo Rebrands

UAE- based cargo airline Maximus Air Cargo rebranded as Maximus Air, and has also commissioned a new livery from Happy Design Studio, which is quickly notching up a reputation as the go-to aircraft scheme experts. The new Maximus scheme was inspired by the Space Shuttle and its iconic thermal tiles.

 JANVIER 2012

ARTICLE N° 120 / DUBIB

 JANVIER 2012

ARTICLE N° 120 / LE LANA MAGAZINE