In the field of aviation, the SkyRetreat’s yacht interior is an unconventional approach designed around minimalism, integrating tech gadgetry into the cabin much like an Observation Lounge on an ocean-going vessel albeit not so much for safety on rough seas but simply for its Zen appeal – 4K display screens roll-up and hideaway when not in use.
“Our SkyRetreat concept makes optimum use of this spacious cabin and its technical features to provide our customers with a whole new sense of space and a unique travel experience.” – Wieland Timm, Senior Director of Sales, VIP & Special Mission Aircraft, Lufthansa TechnikThe Yacht-like cabin interior sees rows of seats replaced with welcoming L-seating sofas and marble fixtures paired with yacht-like wooden decking and other matching furnishings.
2017 conversation with South China Morning Post, Carla Demaria, president of Monte Carlo Yachts and Thibaut de Montvalon, APAC director for Beneteau, Lagoon’s parent company are quick to point out that yacht companies are adapting new models to suit Asia-Pacific tastes; the yacht’s ability to be customised is a big drawing card for Asian owners in particular Japanese, Chinese, Malaysian, Singaporean, Indonesian and Hong Kong clientele.
Hence, the eventual adoption of yacht cabin styles for private jets in 2019 is not an altogether surprising phenomenon.