Not a Hotel, a Japanese operator specialising in fractional-ownership villas that blend architecture, technology and hospitality, has taken delivery of the ACH130 Aston Martin Edition helicopter. This milestone marks the arrival of the very first premium helicopter of its type in Japan.

A second ACH130 Aston Martin Edition has already been placed on order, underscoring Not a Hotel’s commitment to defining the future of elevated guest experiences in Japan. The aircraft will be integrated into Not a Hotel’s exclusive Not A Garage mobility service, through which guests will be connected to destinations across Japan, providing a travel experience that goes beyond transportation.

“Not a Hotel has consistently proposed new lifestyles through its unique architecture. Our mobility service Not A Garage, announced last July, received over 200 enquiries from the very first day of its announcement,” reveals Hiromune Eto, co-CEO of Not a Hotel. “The ACH130 Aston Martin Edition fractional ownership slots have already completely sold out, demonstrating the high expectations of many customers. This helicopter is a fusion of Airbus’ technology and Aston Martin’s aesthetics, and connects Not a Hotel locations such as Nasu, Kita-Karuizawa and Minakami within an hour, enabling seamless travel. By freeing guests from travel constraints, previously inaccessible locations become prime destinations. You, your friends and family can share the beautiful architecture of Not a Hotel and the dynamically changing, breathtaking scenery viewed from above. We are steadily working towards launching this new form of luxury, exceeding your expectations, in September.”

“We are delighted to welcome Not a Hotel into the Airbus family with the delivery of Japan’s first ACH130 Aston Martin Edition,” adds Jean-Luc Alfonsi, managing director, Airbus Helicopters in Japan. “This milestone reflects the extraordinary appeal of a helicopter that marries Airbus engineering excellence with the iconic design language of Aston Martin. The ACH130’s innovative features and superior performance set a new standard for the industry in terms of safety, comfort and efficiency. Not a Hotel’s vision for redefining luxury hospitality is perfectly aligned with the ACH130, ensuring an experience for its guests that is genuinely unforgettable from the ground up. We look forward to seeing more ACH130 Aston Martin Edition helicopters in Japan’s skies.”

The distinctive and stylish ACH130 Aston Martin Edition is a special version of the ACH130 featuring a range of interior and exterior designs created by Aston Martin and applied by skilled craftspeople at Airbus Helicopters in the UK at Oxford. It has captivated the imagination of helicopter owners who appreciate the thrill of piloting and the pleasure of driving luxury sports cars.

Not a Hotel offers villas that combine architecture, technology and hospitality with the mission of ‘raising the value of Japan’. Focusing on unique architecture created by world-renowned architects and creators, it delivers an experience that combines seamless transportation via private helicopters and cruisers with personalised services that allow customers to enjoy the charm of the area. Not A Garage is a service that allows customers to share and purchase a variety of mobility options, such as helicopters, private jets, luxury cruisers and cars, to suit their lifestyle. The company fuses experiences unique to each region, connects destinations across Japan and expands the field of life to land, air and sea.