Flexjet and Ferretti Debut ‘Riva Volare’ Yacht‑Inspired Cabin Designs for Jets & Helicopters
Milano– August 29, 2025 — In a bold fusion of maritime elegance and private aviation luxury, Flexjet and the Ferretti Group today unveiled the Riva Volare cabin concept—a striking new interior collection inspired by iconic Riva yachts, now available for Flexjet’s Gulfstream G650 jets and Sikorsky S‑76 helicopters .
Jet & Helicopter: High Design Takes Flight
Gulfstream G650: This ultra-long‑range private jet, accommodating 12–15 passengers during flights of up to 16 hours, now features the Riva Volare cabin—with glossy striped-wood veneers, aquamarine-trimmed leather seats, nautical “kibitzer” social seating, and bespoke Riva china, glassware, and silverware served by Red Label-trained crew (ferrettigroup.com).
Sikorsky S‑76 Helicopters: Two helicopters—one in Florida, another at Milan’s hub serving the Italian and French Riviera—also sport the Riva‑inspired cabin design, extending this luxury experience to rotary travel (ferrettigroup.com).
Yacht Aesthetics Brought Aloft
The interior draws on Riva’s classic 1960s Aquarama heritage blended with modern Aquariva styling. Distinctive features include:
Hand-stitched leather upholstery, piped in signature aquamarine and embroidered with the Riva logo
High-gloss, striped-wood paneling
Deep-blue ‘Blu Sera’ accents with polished metal finishes
Nautical striped kibitzer seating and silken carpets inspired by yacht hulls (ferrettigroup.com)
A Partnership Five Decades in the Making
This cabin concept marks the first tangible outcome of the May 2024 strategic partnership between Flexjet and Ferretti Group—a collaboration blending aviation performance and yachting craftsmanship (globenewswire.com). The Riva Volare interiors were launched on June 26 at Milano Prime Linate Airport, impressively displayed alongside a Riva Aquariva Special yacht (ferrettigroup.com).
Kenn Ricci, Flexjet Chairman, praised the design, saying it’s “nothing short of exceptional” and a bold statement of what modern luxury travel can be . Alberto Galassi, CEO of Ferretti Group, added that bringing “Riva style…now at high altitude” reflects both brands’ shared quest for raising luxury standards (ferrettigroup.com).
Expanding Luxury Across Sea & Sky
The Riva Volare rollout aligns with Flexjet’s growing global footprint—backed by its LXi Cabin Collection portfolio, expanding helicopter services in Europe, and plans for a new terminal in Farnborough, U.K., in early 2026 (forbes.com).
Why It Matters
Bridging yacht and aviation design, Riva Volare offers ultra-high-net-worth travelers a seamless luxury journey—whether cruising oceans or skies. It also sets a fresh benchmark for bespoke cabin interiors, affirming Flexjet’s Red Label service as a pioneer of experiential luxury.
Bottom Line:
The Riva Volare cabin melds legendary boatmaking with premier aviation, showcasing how cross-industry collaborations can elevate both form and function. As yacht aficionados fly in Riva elegance and jet-setters board helicopter transfers in aquatic style, luxury travel has gained a new benchmark—one that may redefine expectations at 51,000 feet and beyond.
