Acropolis Aviation’s Airbus ACJ320neo on show in Dubai

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Dubai Air Show 2021 debut for G-KELT

Acropolis Aviation was the launch customer for Airbus’ new ACJneo single-aisle family in May 2015, during EBACE in Geneva.  This week’s 2021 Dubai Air Show will see G-KELT make its first public appearance on the static at the Dubai World Central (DWC) Airport venue – for Airbus Corporate Jets.

The aircraft entered service in March 2020, sporting a distinctive, luxurious cabin design by Yves Pickardt from Alberto Pinto and installed by leading completion specialist AMAC Aerospace at its Basel Airport facilities in Switzerland. “We are absolutely delighted Airbus Corporate Jets is showcasing our aircraft at the Dubai Air Show”, commented Acropolis’ CEO Jonathan Bousfield. “We are very much looking forward to presenting the aircraft to our Middle Eastern clientele for the first time.”

G-KELT can accommodate up to 19 passengers, sleeping 17 on fully lie-flat beds, with luggage space for over 100 pieces of baggage and the support of a crew of six. The aircraft is also certified for extended-range flights of up to 12 hours and low visibility ‘CAT 3A’ landing minima in severe weather conditions. Flight entertainment and onboard connectivity is via Collins Aerospace and Satcom Direct.

Leonardo’s AW609 to take central stage at Dubai Airshow 2021

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Leonardo’s participation at the air show is centered on the future of flight and advanced electronics. Leonardo is a leader in military pilot training, offering a turnkey training solution including platforms, systems and services that guarantees the highest standards of quality at every stage of training to customers worldwide. In the UAE, Leonardo has provided more than 100 helicopters, advanced naval technologies, secure communications, space technologies and training aircraft

Leonardo, the Italian-headquartered global aerospace and defence company, is presenting its revolutionary AW609 tiltrotor for the first time in the region at the 2021 Dubai Airshow (14-18 November). With a stand (booth 530 – UK Pavilion) and an outdoor static area (Pavilion S19) at the event, Leonardo is ready to welcome visitors to see some of its most advanced technologies, including the only tiltrotor in the market set to receive civil certification. Other high-tech equipment on show will include advanced electronics, helicopters and defence technologies.

“In 2019, the Dubai Airshow was the last major Aerospace and Defence event before the pandemic – says Pasquale Di Bartolomeo, Leonardo Chief Commercial Officer –: and this year’s edition, taking place as we start to emerge from the global emergency caused by Covid-19, is going to be an important showcase for Leonardo. We are sure that the event will be a success even in a time of ongoing caution, just like the

Emirati government’s hugely impressive and safe Expo 2020 Dubai which Leonardo is currently proudly contributing to. Our partners in the UAE and in the whole Middle East continue to be of great importance to Leonardo and we believe that the Dubai Airshow will give us the chance to further strengthen these ties and pursue a range of business opportunities.”

That close relationship between Leonardo and its regional partners is behind the company’s choice to present the AW609 tiltrotor at Dubai Airshow 2021, marking its first appearance at an aerospace and defence exhibition outside Europe and the U.S. The AW609 is an impressive feat of engineering: with its ability to change the position of its two rotors in less than 60 seconds, it can take-off vertically like a helicopter while performing in-flight like an aeroplane. Capable of carrying out a variety of missions, from passenger transport and medical care to civil protection and search and rescue, the AW609 can fly at over 500 km/h. It has a range of almost 1,400 km, which increases to over 2,000 km with auxiliary tanks. The AW609, on display at the Dubai Airshow, was flown to Dubai for the opening ceremony of the innovative helicopter terminal, built by Leonardo in partnership with Falcon Aviation Services at the Expo 2020 Dubai site. Here the company also launched ‘Agusta’, reinvigorating the iconic helicopter brand as the marker for Leonardo’s VIP transportation products and services.

At booth 530 in the UK Pavilion, Leonardo will be presenting its gold-standard aircraft protection technology in the form of BriteCloud and Miysis DIRCM as well as advanced electronics for airborne surveillance, represented by its Osprey AESA radar and SAGE electronic support measures system. BriteCloud is a countermeasure for combat, transport and special mission aircraft that provides latest- generation protection from radar-guided surface-to-air and air-to-air missiles. Fired like a flare, it contains a powerful miniature jammer that seduces incoming missiles towards BriteCloud as it falls away from the aircraft, ensuring that the missile detonates far away from its intended target. Then for protection against InfraRed (IR)-guided threats, Leonardo’s Miysis DIRCM uses a high-powered laser to ‘dazzle’ incoming missiles, forcing them away from their intended target. Leonardo’s decades of experience in laser and precision targeting enables this to happen at lightning-fast speed, allowing Miysis to defend against multiple, simultaneous incoming missiles.

Ensuring that aircraft crews have access to the highest level of situational awareness, the Osprey radar offers multi-domain AESA capabilities, meaning it can support a wide variety of missions and provide maximum field of view on a variety of platforms – be they fixed wing, rotary wing or uncrewed. For customers looking for an electronic intelligence capability, the Leonardo SAGE system delivers a unique level of situational awareness to operators. Notably, the system has been integrated into the General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. MQ-9B SeaGuardian Remotely Piloted Aircraft System (RPAS) and is being offered to customers as a fully-integrated capability on-board that system.

Leonardo’s technologies have been contributing to the security and defence of the Emirates for over fifty years and the Company continues to work – via its local branch in Abu Dhabi – with the UAE government, Armed Forces and partners. Leonardo technologies have equipped Emiri Armed Forces as far back as the mid ‘70s, with the supply of SF-260 basic trainers and OTO 76/62 naval guns. Since then, Leonardo has provided integrated naval systems for combat management, defence systems, naval radars, fire control systems, missile electronics and military radios for more than 40 ships in the UAE, including Ghannatha, Baynunah, Falaj 2 and Abu Dhabi-class corvettes. Based on this track record, last February Leonardo announced it submitted an offer to Tawazun proposing itself as partner for the design and development of the UAE national Combat Management System, which will be the pillar of the UAE Navy’s future naval assets and it will ensure the legacy for the progressive upgrade the existing fleet. Leonardo high-tech platforms in the UAE include more than 100 helicopters, secure communications applications, space technologies and training aircraft, including the Aermacchi MB-339 jet trainer, chosen for Emirati national aerobatic team Al Fursan. Leonardo is proud that the Al Fursan pilots have trained in Italy, using the company’s aircraft and teaching systems.

In fact, Leonardo is a world leader in the training sector thanks to its M-345 and M-346 and can cover the entire pilot training syllabus. The new Fighter Attack version of the M-346, already delivered to its first international customer, retains all the characteristics of the advanced trainer version while also being a light fighter aircraft capable of carrying out a wide range of operational missions at far lower costs than other front-line fighters. As advanced pilot training continues to be needed in the region, Leonardo is ready to host students at the International Flight Training School (IFTS), a strategic collaboration between the Italian Air Force and Leonardo. Just a few weeks ago the IFTS announced its third customer and an expanded IFTS campus is under construction at Decimomannu Air Force Base in Sardinia. This will be an advanced flight academy able to host students and technical staff, with facilities including accommodation, recreational areas, a cafeteria and sports facilities. Its infrastructure will underpin the operations of a fleet of 22 M-346 aircraft (designated T-346A by the Italian Air Force). An entire building will be home to the Ground Based Training System (GBTS), with classrooms and a modern training system based on latest- generation simulation equipment.

flydubai participates at the Dubai Airshow with one of its Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft

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flydubai, the Dubai-based airline, is participating at the Dubai Airshow for the seventh time, joining the static aircraft display with one of its Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft. The Airshow, which is held from 14 to 18 November, will give visitors the opportunity to experience the airline’s interior and onboard product. In addition, flydubai has unveiled a new livery design feature in celebration of the UAE’s 50th anniversary and it will take part in the official formation flight at the Dubai Airshow.

Ghaith Al Ghaith, Chief Executive Officer at flydubai, said: “we are delighted to be back at the Dubai Airshow, especially during this historic year in which we celebrate our nation’s 50th anniversary. As travel begins to open up and the world begins to connect once again, it gives those of us in the aviation industry an opportunity to be optimistic and what better place to share this sentiment than with key stakeholders at the Dubai Airshow. It is also a great platform to showcase our Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft which offers our passengers an enhanced onboard experience and operational efficiencies.”

The aircraft on display is one of flydubai’s 18 Boeing 737 MAX 8 aircraft that is part of its single fleet-type of 55 Boeing 737 aircraft, which also includes 34 Next-Generation Boeing 737-800 and 3 Boeing 737 MAX 9 aircraft. With a flying range of 6,560 km, a LEAP-1B engine from CFM international and enhanced fuel efficiency, the MAX is designed to help improve overall fleet performance and operational flexibility. The size of the aircraft has been refined to allow for improved space in the cabin which features the innovative Boeing sky interior. The flowing lines of the gently-sculpted side walls provide a sense of spaciousness making the cabin welcoming and relaxing and the innovative LED lighting system can be adjusted for any ambience requirements. Since its return to service, the airline’s Boeing 737 MAX aircraft have completed more than 23,000 flight hours.

flydubai’s MAX 8 has a configuration of 166 seats, with 156 in Economy Class and 10 in the Business Class cabin, delivering an enhanced onboard experience for passengers through optimised space. The Business Class seat is designed to provide extra space and privacy with its high curved shell providing comfort and a sense of seclusion. It also features a flatbed, and when fully reclined the seat measures 78 inches, allowing passengers to sleep comfortably. The seat is also fitted with a 15.6-inch 1080p HD built-in touchscreen to enjoy a wide range of entertainment. The RECARO economy seat provides comfort through a generous seat pitch for passengers to sit back, relax and enjoy their flight.

To mark the 50th anniversary of the UAE, flydubai has unveiled a newly designed decal on its aircraft. The new design feature is inspired by the flydubai logo, while the circle breaks into colourful triangles which symbolise the celebration of this important milestone. flydubai’s two primary colours are incorporated in the design; whereby the orange symbolises the sun and sand in the desert and the blue stands for the sky and sea reflecting Dubai’s landscape and coastline.

With travel restrictions gradually easing and more countries opening up for international travel, flydubai has grown its network to more than 95 destinations in 50 countries across Africa, Central Asia, the Caucasus, Central and South-East Europe, the GCC and the Middle East and the Indian Subcontinent. The carrier has recently resumed flights to Naples, Prague and Zagreb and has launched operations to Ankara, Budapest, Ljubljana, Salzburg, Sohar and Warsaw.

Passengers who book a flydubai flight to Dubai will enjoy a complimentary 1-day ticket to visit Expo 2020 Dubai, which will take place from 01 October 2021 to 31 March 2022. The initiative is valid for all bookings that were made from 01 January 2020 for travel during the event dates.

A technological migration to the metaverse era is well underway

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As data becomes the fifth factor of production after land, labor, capital and technology, our world is also hitting a brand-new milestone, a parallel world comprising ones and zeros known as the metaverse. The biggest difference between the metaverse and previous virtual products built on digital technology is that the purpose of the metaverse is to create a systematic and complex digital world based on multiple digital technologies, in which data validation, pricing, trading, and empowerment are all fully realized.

Assessing the development of the Internet at this present moment, we have brought together digital technologies such as VR, AR, 5G, cloud computing, Internet of Things, artificial intelligence, etc. These technological innovations have created a sense of the immersion, participation, interaction, openness and other experiences that characterize the metaverse. The advent of the metaverse will drive the Internet of Information and the Internet of Value towards a new evolutionary direction. In the metaverse, people will discover a new way of living, one that distinguishes them from the physical world and offers an opportunity to reinvent their lives.

The vitality of the digital ecology that pours from uncertainty

While many people will bear witness to the metaverse’s arrival, Roger Wu, who has 25 years of IT industry experience and has been deeply involved in the digital industry for the past six years, is one of the few participants promoting the future of digital construction.

He has long been at the forefront of the wave of technological change leading to the metaverse, focusing on the construction of infrastructure for the coming era. In his view, a massive technological migration is underway. For the creation of the digital world, Roger Wu argues that the industrial logic of the metaverse, or Web3.0, is distinct from the linear development of the current Internet era, exhibiting emergent features that imply an unclear process but a definitive ultimate goal.

Amid this uncertainty, new digital technology has a high level of tolerance and can be seamlessly integrated with all links of the industrial chain, thereby unleashing new vitality. The ultimate goal is to optimize resource allocation, reduce excessive resource waste in the physical world, and meet the needs of the spiritual world with minimal energy consumption in the virtual world.

From a specific analysis perspective, distributed networks can firstly in terms of economics optimize the allocation of resources, allowing resources that were originally centralized on a large scale to be provided in a more decentralized form. Decentralizing resources also makes redeployment more flexible, as idle resources can be allocated to different demand scenarios, achieving refined management of on-demand allocation. The achievement of such a paradigm relies less on human factors and more on technical governance.

Within technological evolution, data governance is an indispensable part of the development of the metaverse. In terms of data security, the decentralized organizational model of data will continue to strip away the problems caused by platformization and centralization, and architecturally gives everyone the right to realize the value of data and achieve freer data flow.

Roger Wu points out that existing network technology does not solve the problem of the production relationship between data producers (individuals or legal entities) and users. For example, customers need to provide their consumption data generated on the Taobao platform to the Tencent platform. At this time, users find that the current form and technology of Internet products fall short of requirements, and there is no cross-platform data flow between producers and users. The immediate needs of users are the protection of their private data as well as the free flow and convenient use of their own data.

The contradiction between the pursuit of commercial interests of large platforms and the personal needs of users has shackled the development of the Internet industry, but infrastructure for the flow of data elements is being built as part of the development of Web3.0 technology powered by the metaverse – a more efficient way to allocate resources that will open up a new market.

Take ESG as the criterion to gain a foothold of the key ecological juncture

In this new market, Roger Wu believes it is critical to first deploy at the core nodes of the ecosystem. Taking mobile Internet as an example, most people think moving the Internet to mobile phones marked the start of this era, but in fact, the reason why Apple succeeded in creating its ecosystem was that it deployed smartphone hardware, application stores, and applications in tandem. The same is true for the ecological establishment of the metaverse.

Firstly it is necessary to identify the core position in the metaverse and then deploy rapidly. At present, Roger Wu is following this ecology structure and investing in different industrial chain links in the hopes that the establishment of the underlying system ecology will promote the ecological market of the entire metaverse, laying the most core foundation for achieving the goal of the metaverse.

In 2019, Roger Wu founded Anmai Cloud, which emerged with the expectation of opening up a new blue ocean market, creating digital infrastructure with ESG standards under the ecology of the metaverse, establishing a green digital and intelligent industrial supply chain, and conducting environmental assessments at all stages from the selection of raw materials, technology development, product design, energy consumption methods, and cooperation partners, so as to achieve a sustainable industrial ecology.

With the resource optimization brought about by distributed architecture, lower usage costs can be achieved. By altering the resource invocation mechanism, the new infrastructure will drastically cut deployment costs. According to Roger Wu, ESG is the cornerstone for ensuring the industry’s continued health, and the only responsible construction is the one that actually produces value.

From his founding of Anmai Cloud to the investment in the broader industrial ecosystem, Roger Wu has persistently sought to advance industrial growth and innovation. In his view, researching the nature of innovation is more intriguing than the return on investment. As the “1” in “1+N”, Anmai Cloud is promoting construction of the entire metaverse’s ecology. It is providing technical support for more industries and empowering the higher-level supply chain, building the core technical infrastructure surrounding Web3.0 in preparation for welcoming the metaverse.

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Talkwalker & HubSpot: Publish Social Media Trends 2022 Report

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2021 has been an impactful year full of ups and downs. With consumers dictating how brands move forward, 2022 is set to be another challenging year.

To make sure you’re fully prepared to tackle the upcoming year, Talkwalker and HubSpot dug deep to find the trends that will generate the most success for your brand. Take advantage of valuable insights from 70+ industry experts and professionals – like Ramez Shehadi, Ali Matar, Shant Oknayan, and Antoine Caironi to help you make the best decisions for your brand.

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This year, Talkwalker surveyed frontline industry professionals as well as experts to identify the trends that they’re utilizing on a daily basis. People just like you who are trying to tap into what consumers want and need, have given their insight into the most significant trends.

Download the full report now for:

  • Data-driven insights into the top 10 trends you’ll need to succeed in 2022
  • Specific examples from global brands, like TikTok and Louis Vuitton, showing you the trends in action.
  • 50+ takeaways every marketing professional can apply now to stay on top.

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Talkwalker adds TikTok analytics to their Consumer Intelligence platform

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Additional TikTok data coverage enables brands with Generation Z consumer intelligence.

Talkwalker, a leading consumer intelligence company,

announced today that it is now providing TikTok data in its Consumer Intelligence Acceleration Platform™.

Talkwalker analyzes millions of short videos from any TikTok account, allowing businesses to discover critical insights on how consumers are interacting with their brand on the social media platform. With 63% of TikTok’s users under 30, these insights enable brands to connect with an audience that is growing in both size and significance.

“We’ve seen TikTok take the world by storm,” said Tod Nielsen, Talkwalker CEO. “Now, we’re able to bring our clients’ data from this trendsetting platform, providing them with a clear understanding of what makes the TikTok generation tick. By combining this with other data from all the major social media platforms, we’re giving brands the most comprehensive and actionable consumer intelligence available.”

Brands will be able to use our platform to:

  • Measure the impact of their campaigns
  • Monitor competitor activities
  • Identify and analyze the impact of brand influencers
  • Find the videos that are driving brand conversations

Brands will also be able to use Talkwalker’s proprietary image recognition technology to identify logos, objects, and scenes within posts, enabling them to understand how consumers are interacting with their brand in real time.

Powered by a highly personalized content recommendation system, TikTok can help brands gain exposure to and connect with a qualified, engaged audience. Brands that want to connect with consumers need to be TikTok savvy. – Excerpt from Talkwalker’s latest Social Media Trends 2022 report.

Artissima Art Agency launches Dubai Art Expo with over 500 artists from 170 countries under the Patronage of H E Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan

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Be part of a historic three-day Event that brings art and cultures together and highlights achievements of the nation’s Art initiatives for Jubilee celebrations

Artissima Art Agency introduces the Dubai Art Expo with a record of over 500 artists from over 170 countries with the grand opening on 4th November at the Meydan Hotel with visual artists, followed by performances from five continents including Art Talks and Shows.

The event is held under the Patronage of H. E Sheikh Nahayan Mabarak Al Nahayan, Cabinet Member and Minister of Tolerance and Coexistence and curated by Aurela Cuku, Founder of Artissima Art Agency.

The historic event is an initiative from the UAE for the world artists to celebrate the golden jubilee of the UAE and will showcase exquisite art and foster mutual cooperation that builds bridges between nations. There will be a series of talks on art by renowned artists and performing arts personalities.

On the 5th of November, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhoods with Akaas Visual Arts will play host to the Association of Colours of Peace exhibition, a non-profit association that promotes children’s art internationally to reduce cultural, social and economic distances between rich and poor countries with messages of peace, tolerance and unity. Children from the UAE will be drawing for peace.

The President of ‘Colors for Peace’, Antonio Giannelli, Bernard Dika, Councillor at National Park for Peace Sant’Anna di Stazzema and Councillor for Innovation and Youth Policies of the Tuscan Region, Italy together with the President of Peace Run, Alfredo De Joannon will endorse the Peace torch to Angelo Baldini, the President at Cycling team MG K VIS. The cyclists will ride from the Meydan Hotel to Al Fahidi area for the awareness of the Colors for Peace initiative. This is followed by the show ‘Symbols of Peace and Love’ by the well-known Syrian artist Badie Jahjah.

On the 6th of November, there will be Art Talks with the Secretary General of the Foundation Centro Conservazione e Restauro “La Venaria Reale” Sara Abram in presence of Dr Platon Alexiou, Dr Mariana Turchio, Dr Najat Al Saeed and Jassim Al Awadhi. This is followed by the show “Caravaggio” by the well-known Italian artist Mimmo Centonze. There will also be additional  insights from Dr. Nasser Palangi and Dr. Carla Barbara Coppi.

Aurela Cuku, Curator of the exhibition and Founder of Artissima Art Agency said, “We have had an overwhelming response from artists all over the world for the Dubai Art Expo and we are delighted to bring all forms of art this year, including the performing arts. Over the last decade, we have been a catalyst in bringing art from all over the world to encourage a culture of art and heritage appreciation and this time we have also brought sports into the equation.”

Artissima Art Agency has helped evolve the art community consistently over the last decade, launching the region’s best artists and art shows under one roof. The event is sponsored by San Marino Welcome, Morals General Contracting LLC, Anker, Studio Emme and Creative Artestic.

Taking healthy food to the next level

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Lulu Hypermarkets in the newly launched Line Investments & Property LLC malls reveal elevated culinary experiences and health-based products

As the main anchor store in the new Line Investments & Property LCC shopping malls, LuLu Hypermarkets introduces a wide range of healthy, organic, vegan plant-based and gluten-free food products, becoming a one stop shop for health-conscious consumers.

Consumers are now adopting a vegan diet due to health awareness and a sense of responsibility towards livestock and the environmental ecosystem and the team at Lulu Hypermarkets source new products that cater to the needs of a diverse client base.

The much-anticipated new products are a welcome addition to the existing stock and the team are dedicated to sourcing new healthy, natural, feel-good products to fuel and energize the new generation of health-conscious consumer. We also offer healthy and nutritional dishes and snacks inspired by wellness focused menus alongside the excellent selection of high-quality food products featuring meat alternatives and plant-based dairy alternatives.

Popular organic and vegan products in the hypermarket include vegan burgers, grains, unsweetened juices and milk, lentils, cheeses, tofu, soy protein, chia seeds, organic quinoa, probiotic yogurts, gluten free rice, noodles and pasta, vegan pastries, organic shampoo and conditioner and alkaline Ionised water. 

Popular brands available are Beyond Meat, Biona, Blue Diamond, Blue Dragon, Clearsping, Delicatalia, Pereg, Rainforest, Sacla, Kallo, Mr. Organic, The Berry, Snatt, Whole Earth, Woodstock, Yolloh, Birds Eye, Gardein, Le Duc, Linda McCartney, Oatly, Quorn, Smooze, The Vegilantes, Alpro, Good Karma, Pascual and Mandul.

Whether you are looking for organic, vegan, gluten free, meat free pantry essentials and meals or general wellness products, Lulu Hypermarket has you covered.

Sennheiser and Neumann showcase Innovative and Premium Broadcast Products that Capture with Confidence During CABSAT 2021

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Sennheiser microphones along with Neumann Studio mic and headphones for all kinds of audio and video podcasting to be showcased at Hall 2•Booth E2-10 together with long-standing distribution partner Venuetech

Content creators need not look any further than the Sennheiser and Neumann solutions shown at CABSAT this year. The show will open its doors to visitors from the broadcasting, media, and creative industries from October 26 to 28. At booth No. E2-10, Sennheiser, and Neumann will show their audio solutions for productions of any type and size, with product highlights ranging from newly launched mobile kits to all-time favourite microphones, headsets, and digital systems.

Vloggers and budding filmmakers will view Sennheiser’s entry-level MKE 200 and MKE 400 directional microphones, as well as other mobile kits for an on-camera mic or a wireless Lavalier. The TLM 103 studio set from Neumann for studio recording and Neumann’s NDH 20 studio headphones for critical monitoring applications will be on show as well as Sennheiser’s MK 8 microphone and HD 300 PRO headphones.

Mig Cardamone, Sales Director, Sennheiser Middle East said,“While Sennheiser has market-leading solutions that cater to the specific needs of the broadcast industry – radio, audio, film, events, broadcast, and content creation, our focus this year is inspired by the trend towards vlogging and broadcasting from home. Sennheiser’s nimble solutions that cover all the audio recording needs of content creators on the go are highlighted at CABSAT 2021.”

Rounding off vloggers’ requirements are the varied range of mobile kits, the newly launched Sennheiser MKE 200, a directional on-camera microphone with built-in wind protection and shock absorption for enhanced in-camera audio is on display. It features a super-cardioid capsule that provides focus and detail while rejecting unwanted background noise. The MKE 400 is loaded with even more features – a highly directional compact shotgun microphone that brings compelling audio to DSLR/Ms and mobile devices alike.Users will experience how vastly it improves in-camera audio, lifting storytelling to the next level and wowing audiences. The MKEs simple yet effective controls and great performance for the price make it easy to produce brilliant results. Both the mics are specially created for vloggers, videographers, and mobile journalists enabling them to capture the sound that makes a story come to life.

The display on the stand includes a Manfrotto PIXI Mini Tripod and Sennheiser Smartphone Clamp, ideal for vloggers and content creators for whom the smartphone is the tool of choice during some or for all their creative processes. Also, showcased at CABSAT is the XS Lavalier USB-C Mobile Kit that adds the Smartphone Clamp and PIXI to Sennheiser’s wired USB-C Lavalier microphone to create an ideal vlogging and podcasting bundle The XS LAV USB-C is the perfect companion for enhanced dialogue applications on mobile devices and computers. Featuring an omnidirectional clip-on microphone, XS Lavalier provides a clear, natural upgrade for interviews, presentations, podcasts, and more.

The XSW-D Portable Lavalier Mobile Kit on display isSennheiser’s wireless Lavalier solution that includes an additional TRS-TRRS cable for connection to smart devices. This special cable features an attenuator to ensure optimum levels for mobile devices. The XSW-D Portable Lavalier Mobile Kit combines functionality with efficiency for the ultimate vlogging experience and provides a one-touch ease-of-use wireless audio system that utilizes a digital transmission to seamlessly link audio sources. 

Studio Recording and monitoring

When it comes to accurate monitoring via headphones, Neumann’s NDH 20 headphones are an outstanding solution for the studio. They are joined by Sennheiser’s HD 300 PRO headphones known to give the sound a remarkably natural, three-dimensional quality. Only the sound carries weight.

These headphones are accompanied by Neumann TLM 103 and Sennheiser MK 8 studio microphones. These extremely life-like condenser microphones stand for sound recordings of the very highest quality and let you discover the soul of sound.

Digital 6000, wireless technology for the next generation

Producers and creators visiting the stand will discover the Digital 6000 wireless microphone. The outstanding audio quality of Digital 6000 features the legendary Digital 9000’s long-range transmission mode, coupled with a massive 244 MHz of switching bandwidth that is perfect for professional users in broadcast studios, theatres, and live performers. The intuitive user interface makes it extremely user-friendly and Sennheiser’s True Bit Diversity and predictive algorithms create a reliable wireless link that remains stable when other systems fail.

“Our intention is to be able to provide a platform for the engineers, videographers, content creators, marketers, and decision-makers from all segments of the broadcast industry to learn and experience Sennheiser and Neumann products,” Cardamone said.

BENETTI AT THE FORT LAUDERDALE INTERNATIONAL BOAT SHOW 2021

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AMERICAN DEBUTS FOR THE MOTOPANFILO 37M AND OASIS 40M, ON THE CATWALK WITH 47-METER CUSTOM STEEL YACHT M/Y BACCHANAL

In the Superyacht Village at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, Benetti will be showcasing, for the first time in the US, the new Motopanfilo 37M, a yacht that perfectly embodies the union between the brand’s signature style and the storied tradition of Loro Piana Interiors. Also making her transatlantic debut is the first Oasis 40M unit, M/Y Rebeca. The yacht with an adventurous look features the OASIS DECK™, the solution proposed by Benetti to enhance both contact with the water and the authenticity of an onboard lifestyle that marries exclusiveness with a more informal approach, as epitomised by the spectacular 90-square-meter multifunction beach area with wings that open out, just a few steps from the water.  

Also at the show, the 47-meter custom M/Y Bacchanal brings together Benetti’s great yachting tradition and the Shipyard’s undisputed construction capabilities in the steel segment. For her size category, M/Y Bacchanal has a noteworthy new feature on the Sun Deck in the form of a tailor-made swimming pool clad in mosaic, while the Main Deck is characterised by a spacious in&out veranda featuring a custom full-width sliding door with frameless glass.

This year there will be three Benetti superyachts on show at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the world’s largest in-water event in the yachting industry. Now in its 62nd year, the boat show taking place from October 27 to 31 has always been a key event for Benetti because of the brand’s high standing with American owners, the result of constant technological innovation combined with the tradition and the elegance of ‘Made in Italy’ products, making this a strategically important market.

Making her first appearance in the USA, the new Motopanfilo 37M is the true star of the show, epitomising tradition projected into the future. A yacht built from composite materials and suspended in time, her design is rooted in Benetti navettas from the 1960s, which provide the inspiration for her gracious and refined elegance. For her large, light-filled spaces in constant visual contact with the sea, Loro Piana Interiors has chosen classic fabrics for summer on the water, with the leading role played by linen in shades of white, blue and malachite, used to decorate the interiors entirely and part of the exteriors.

Also inspired by 1960s’ yachting tradition, the interiors by Lazzarini Pickering Architetti successfully marry that classic design approach with modern technical and style solutions. The exterior lines by Francesco Struglia, in partnership with Benetti, successfully echo the vintage style of the period, joining hull and superstructure to create a single harmonious element that gives the clean-cut profile an elongated and austere form. All these and other features won the 37-meter yacht the Best Innovation category award at the World Yacht Trophies presented during the last Cannes Yachting Festival.

On show with the Motopanfilo 37M will be Rebeca, the first unit of the multiple-award winning Oasis 40M model, which successfully combines a dynamic and informal approach to life on board, in constant contact with the sea, with a chic and sophisticated style. This yacht – which won the Best Layout and Best Displacement Motoryacht prizes in her size category at the World Superyacht Awards – is perfect for owners who want to explore new destinations, pampered by an informal sense of luxury. With exterior styling by UK design firm RWD and interiors by New York-based Bonetti/Kozerski Architecture (winners of the Interior Designer – House & Residential award at the DNA Paris Awards 2021), Oasis 40M is the first yacht to feature the new OASIS DECK™, offering 90 square metres of openness just a few steps from the water. The yacht’s stand-out features are wings that open out to increase the available space in contact with the water but sheltered from the waves, the magnificent swimming pool tailored to fit a free deck area close to both the water and the interiors, and the 270-degree view aft, also from the lounge.

The bridge of Oasis 40M is designed as a multifunctional space with full-height glazing and a futuristic helm station from which to enjoy the cruising experience to the full.

Alongside the two new fiberglass models, and making her first boat show appearance, is M/Y Bacchanal, a 47-meter custom yacht with a steel hull and aluminium superstructure.

The exterior styling developed by the shipyard is intentionally sleek and pared down. The interiors are a joint effort between Mauricio Gómez de Tuddo, the architect chosen by the Mexican owner for his second Benetti, and the Benetti Interior Style Department, who worked together to give the project an allure that is international but underpinned by a strong ‘Made in Italy’ imprint, given by a choice of brands that includes Minotti, Flexform, Giorgetti, Rimadesio, Poltrona Frau and Exteta.

Continuity of space, the guiding thread in the yacht’s development, is emphasised by the materials: the style of the exterior teak flooring is reprised in the interiors by the wengé wood parquet featuring special 60mm-wide boards in the main salon, the owner’s bathroom, the captain’s cabin and the Sky Lounge. Also contributing to the boat’s sense of airiness is the Thassos marble in the guest cabin bathrooms: a white, almost crystalline material that covers the floor, walls and shower tray, creating an interesting contrast with the black granite chosen for the tops.

Benetti will be at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show from October 27 to 31 in the Superyacht Village, 2150 SE 17th St, Tent #14