THE NEW ALTITUDE OF LUXURY

At 51,000ft., somewhere between New Delhi and New York, the modern boardroom is no longer anchored to land. It is designed into the cabin of an aircraft such as the Gulfstream G700.

- DEEPALI NANDWANI

Picture this: you are cruising 7,750 nautical miles, your airplane is powered by a Rolls-Royce next gen engine, your team or your business partner/s are around to discuss the ins and outs of your company or business, while you sip on expensive single malts or wines.

On hand are all the accoutrements of a business meeting, including wifi connection. This is how the world’s biggest entrepreneurs conduct business aboard the business jet Gulfstream G700.

As India’s ultrahigh-net-worth individuals expand their global footprint, business aviation is being viewed not merely as transport, but as an extension of lifestyle, productivity and personal space.

The certification of the Gulfstream G700 by India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation signals more than the arrival of a new aircraft.

It reflects the growing maturity of India’s private aviation market and the evolving expectations of a globally mobile clientele.

Developed by Gulfstream Aerospace, the G700 sits at the very top tier of ultra-long-range business jets, designed to connect distant financial and cultural centres nonstop. With the ability to operate routes such as New Delhi-New York or Mumbai-London, the aircraft aligns with the increasingly international nature of Indian business and wealth.

For India’s globally mobile entrepreneurs, the new currency of luxury is time, privacy and productivity, making aircraft such as the Gulfstream G700 less a symbol of status and more an integrated environment for decision-making at 40,000 feet.