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Aquariva with design details and color references in the furnishings
exclusive limited edition that celebrates the iconic Aquarama and
interview at Villa D'Este, Como, Italy. Right, Riva Anniversario, the
Left, Kenneth C. ‘Kenn’ Ricci, Chairman of Flexjet, during the

So has your market changed drastically after bring enough fuel for the round trip. You cannot turn off the
Covid–19? engines because it is too cold and the ice is constantly shifting,
Our business activity has doubled. Before Covid-19 we were cracking or splitting here and there: the airport is never in the
doing 250 flights a day. Today, however, we do 450-500. And on same place, but changes latitude and longitude. The landing and
average we fly a lot more miles: intercontinental travel, demand takeoff windows are very narrow, between midnight and one
to and from the Middle East, connections between the US and o’clock in the morning: outside this time, the reflection of the
Europe, and so on have also increased significantly. sun on the ice makes it impossible for the pilot to have references
such as the depth of spaces, of objects, and to see clearly.
What are your visions and strategies for the
coming years? Can you tell us about the collaboration with
There are many! But one key focus of attention will be on Ferretti Group?
continuing to expand our fleet, especially long-haul aircrafts. First of all, Alberto Galassi, CEO of Ferretti Group, and
The world is becoming more global and interdependent, travel I share a passion for aviation, and it is thanks to this common
to new destinations is increasing, for example, flights to the interest that we met. But the thing that has united us over
Middle East have increased tenfold. So we will address how we these years of friendship, and led us to this partnership, is our
can deliver both more capacity and an exceptional experience for commitment to the excellence of the experience we offer.
longer-distance flying. Since 2020 we have expanded our long- Flexjet and Ferretti are in the same business: that of creating
haul fleet from less than 20 to more than 60, and the total fleet extraordinary memories, as no other company in the world can
from 180 to more than 300. do. By providing customers with yachts, beautiful boats, and an
extraordinarily well-designed private jet, we offer unforgettable
Which customers are most memorable? moments. For oneself and one’s family. Our two companies have
Many of our clients have a special attachment to their pets already organized events together and many of our customers
and want to take them on trips with them. I must say that I have already own Ferretti yachts.
realized that bringing an animal on board changes the dynamic
during the trip. But not only the passengers, also the staff and Let’s end on this onboard experience note, so
even the pilots, have a special care for pets, so I could say that... distinctive for Flexjet. Can you tell us about the most
dogs are our favorite passengers! romantic experience that occurred on your planes?
We have flown many celebrities, creating wonderful
And what, on the other hand, has been the strangest memories, but for the sake of our relationship with the customer
destination requested by your customers? they must remain secret. But I can say one thing: traveling on a
I would definitely say Antarctica. There are only three private jet is generally a happy and romantic experience. If you
airports there, and – since you can’t refuel there – you have to are on a private jet and you are not happy, something is wrong.

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