Chad is the editor of AINalerts, AIN's daily business aviation newsletter, and is also the news editor at AIN Media Group.&nbsp;He has been writing about aviation, with an emphasis on business aviation, since 1994. Chad started his writing career at The Avion,&nbsp;the&nbsp;student newspaper at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, Florida, serving as editor-in-chief before graduating with a bachelor's in aeronautical science. After a stint as managing editor at Professional Pilot&nbsp;magazine, he joined&nbsp;AIN in late 1998. Chad holds a commercial pilot certificated with instrument and multi-engine ratings, and he also is a CFI/CFII. He lives and works from his home in Venice, Florida.

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Airbus Corporate Jets has collaborated with renowned contemporary artist Cyril Kongo—known as “Mr. Colorful”—on a special-edition cabin for the ACJ TwoTwenty. The bizliner cabin was configured by the ACJ design team for comfort and functionality, while Kongo’s touch turned the cabin into a “flying contemporary art gallery.”

 


Notably, the main lounge will be partly hand-painted by Kongo and also combine textures and fabrics “to kindle the sumptuous comfort, space, and luxury of your own private art gallery.” According to Airbus, the special-edition cabin will allow passengers to rest or enjoy fine dining for up to eight people while admiring the colorful interior. Comlux is the exclusive completion partner for the first 15 ACJ TwoTwentys.

 


The bizliner offers 785 sq ft of floor space, providing six large VIP living areas that can carry up to 19 passengers. Launched late last year, the ACJ TwoTwenty has already racked up orders for six aircraft. Comlux will take delivery of the first one early next year with service entry pegged for early 2023 following completion.

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