Flexjet and luxury yacht firm Ferretti Group have unveiled their design collaboration Riva Volare, a cabin design for Flexjet's aircraft interiors, inspired by the Riva motoryachts.

This bespoke design project is a realisation of the official partnership formed in May 2024 between the two luxury companies, which each share a passion for high performance, exceptional craftsmanship and sleek, bold design.

Part of Flexjet's range of customised and boutique-style LXi Cabin Collection interiors, Riva Volare is fitted aboard one of the private aviation leader's Gulfstream G650 ultra-long-range jets, which seats up to 12-15 passengers and is capable of flying for up to 14-16 hours, connecting New York and Tokyo, London, Singapore or Milan.

The interior is also presented in two of Flexjet’s Sikorsky S-76 helicopters, one in Florida and the other featuring in a new helicopter operation based in Milan, serving Italy and the French Riviera. This represents the growth of the company's helicopter division into mainland Europe, adding to its existing rotary operations in London, New York and Florida and The Bahamas. The new service area will cater to growing demand from the company's existing jet owners and from new clients for helicopter flights in Italy and the South of France during the summer months, with Ferretti Group clients benefitting from preferential access.

The finished design was revealed at an official unveiling event at Milano Prime Linate airport in Italy, featuring a static display of the Flexjet Gulfstream G650, Sikorsky S-76 helicopter and a Riva motoryacht, the Aquariva Special. The event took place in the hangar recently built for Flexjet's sister company and aircraft management and maintenance provider Sirio, by SEA Prime, the leading Italian and European business and general aviation infrastructure manager, operating under the brand Milano Prime.

The bespoke design scheme is the refined result of a combined vision and months of expert craftsmanship by in-house designers at both brands. Riva Volare features artisanal materials and bold patterns, textures and colours that draw on the classic silhouettes and recognisable design elements of the beloved Riva motoryachts, blending details from the iconic 1960s Aquarama with the contemporary elegance of the Aquariva.

Kenn Ricci, chairman of Flexjet says: “I have long admired the iconic style of Riva, and seeing this brought to life in our aircraft, is nothing short of exceptional. At Flexjet, design is more than an aesthetic bonus, it's integral to the elevated experience we offer. The launch of Riva Volare in collaboration with Ferretti Group is a tangible expression of our shared commitment to evolving truly memorable experiences for UHNW and selective travellers. With Flexjet in our 30th year, Riva Volare is not only a celebration of a timeless design icon, but also a bold statement of where we're going, defining the standard for what it means to be a modern luxury brand.”

Alberto Galassi, Ferretti Group CEO, adds: “Riva style is an expression of elegance that infuses every project with class and exclusivity, both at sea and on land, and now at high altitude as well. Riva Volare is another splendid result of our collaboration with Flexjet, a brand with which we share the same passion for constantly raising the quality standards we offer our customers. Contemplating the sky and the clouds while immersed in the world of Riva is an incredibly beautiful and satisfying experience, an absolute must.”

Each element of the Riva Volare design, from the colour palette to the tactile materials, has been thoughtfully curated to evoke timeless Riva cues, featuring contrasts between light and dark, colour detailing and luxurious textures of leathers and metals. A curated selection of Riva glass, china and silverware will feature in the onboard hospitality experience on the Gulfstream G650, expertly presented by Flexjet's Red Label Academy trained cabin servers.