Even though the fourth Thor film – Thor: Love and Thunder – is only getting released this week, we couldn’t resist asking director Taika Waititi whether there’s a fifth Thor film on the cards and whether he’d direct it.

DMARGE exclusively spoke to Oscar-winner and Thor director Taika Waititi at the Thor: Love and Thunder Sydney premiere – the same premiere where he revealed what the best thing about shooting Thor 4 was.

Waititi said he’d only direct a fifth Thor film if Hemsworth was onboard to reprise his role as the titular character.

“If Chris [Hemsworth] was into it, I would do it.”

Taika Waititi

Waititi also admitted that while there are no current plans for a potential fifth Thor film, that doesn’t mean there will never be a Thor 5. Waititi is actually keen to direct another Thor instalment, as long as the plotline is better than Thor: Love and Thunder’s.

“We just have to come up with an idea that tops this one.”

Taika Waititi

If there is going to be a Thor 5, it most likely won’t be released until at least 2024-2025. This is because the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) has a ton of planned films that are set to be released from now until then.

For example, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever will be released later this year, Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania, Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 and The Marvels will be released in 2023 and Fantastic Four, Blade, Deadpool 3, Captain America 4, Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings 2 and Thunderbolts have all been confirmed as MCU films currently in development.

Plus, Waititi himself will be busy for the next few years directing other projects including the upcoming films Tower of Terror, The Incal, Akira and an untitled Star Wars film.

Even if it is a few (or more) years away, it’s just nice to know that Thor: Love and Thunder most likely won’t be the last time we see Hemsworth as Thor and that Waititi – who did a fantastic job directing Thor: Ragnarok and Thor: Love and Thunder – is more than happy to direct a Thor 5.

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Nick Kyrgios is shaking up the tennis world with his brash personality and healthy disregard for the stuffy conventions of his sport. His latest act, however, may have got him in hot water yet again…

The 27-year-old Australian, who just beat America’s Brandon Nakashima in the fourth round of the 2022 Wimbledon Championships men’s singles to progress to the quarterfinals, has caught the ire of reporters yet again for committing what many consider to be a disrespectful fashion faux pas.

The crime? Not wearing all white. The English tournament is famous for its strict dress code, which maintains that players dress “predominately in white” or “almost entirely in white”, a rule that dates back to the 1800s.

Kyrgios turned arrived and departed his match against Nakashima wearing an eye-catching pair of red Nike Air Jordan 1 Lows and a matching red Jordan baseball cap. While he did swap out the cap and sneakers for white replacements during the match itself, the fact he wore the red to the match and during his post-game interview apparently raised a few eyebrows.

It wasn’t the first time he’d veered outside the guidelines this tournament but one reporter wanted to make it an issue during Kyrgios’ post-match press conference, news.com.au reports.

Kyrgios was characteristically defiant, saying “I do what I want” and “keep doing you then champion” to the bolshy reporter, who – while raising some good points – was clearly just trying to get a rise out of Kyrgios, the same way reporters have been at his throat all tournament. To his credit, Kyrgios didn’t let it get to him.

“Keep doing you then champion”: the way Kyrgios fails to get riled up by this line of questioning is a delight to watch pic.twitter.com/M6u6T94Wu0

— Gavin Coote (@GavinCoote) July 4, 2022

Why do players at Wimbledon have to wear all white, though? Well, when the code was written in the 1880s, sweat stains were considered so improper and unsightly that it was decided that white should be worn to minimize their visibility, as sweat is more apparent on colourful clothing, Encyclopædia Britannica explains.

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It’s by no means the only arcane tradition Wimbledon has, but it’s perhaps the most famous. It’s also a bit inconsistent – red caps and sneakers aren’t kosher, but sponsor’s logos (such as those on Novak Djokovic’s polo’s sleeves) are okay?

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This is Kyrgios’ first major quarterfinal in 8 years – specifically, since Wimbledon 2014, where he beat then-world #1 Rafael Nadal in four sets to become the first male debutant to reach the Wimbledon quarterfinals since Florian Mayer in 2004.

Kyrgios goes up against Chile’s Cristian Garín next. If he beats Garín, he’ll almost certainly be facing Nadal in the semifinals, and then almost certainly face Djokovic in the finals. It won’t be easy, but Kyrgios could very well nab his first Grand Slam title.

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Points hacking expert Immanuel Debeer says you should avoid booking normal business class seats on Singapore Airlines, and instead opt for one of the 8 bulkhead spots. Not everyone agrees though, with some saying the extra space isn’t worth it, because you may have to deal with babies and light coming through the curtain.

Business and first-class connoisseur Immanuel Debeer has sparked debate among some of his followers, telling them that it’s a mistake to book any business class seat, on Singapore Airlines, other than the eight bulkhead ones. He posted the following video, captioned: “Bulkhead for the win! Do you agree?”

In the video, he says: “Don’t make this mistake when flying business class. Choosing the wrong seat,” while sitting down in a ‘normal’ business class seat, and showing how much leg room he has. He then walks towards the front, to where the bulkhead is located, beckoning viewers to follow.

“Do this instead. Get the bulkhead seat for more space.”

Immanuel Debeer

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The video sparked debate. While some Instagram commenters went completely off-piste, saying the question was irrelevant to them because “I fly with Ryanair because I have no money,” others furrowed their brow at the suggestion.

One aggrieved user asked: “How do I never see this again on my page?”

Another said: “That seat is for passenger with baby. They can put baby bassinet there. Airlines companies give that seat for those passengers. It means you can not get that seat easy.”

Debeer replied: “They do but you can take them if there are no infants on the flight. There are 8 of these so it’s rare to have 8 babies in business.”

Another user chimed in: “Not rare at all to have a baby in business class. Esp. on Singapore Airlines. Country is full of expat families – majority of whom have business class flights contracted in their expat package. Anytime I fly SG to Europe see at least one baby and full of young families. At Christmas its like a creche. Also, disagree that is best seat. Prepare for much more activity – opening closing curtain, noise, light filtering through.”

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Another simply wished “the SQ A350 regional had those bulkhead seats as well!” adding: “Lucky I’m flying on the B777-300er soon since they have the same seats and config!”

Others queried how Debeer was able to select his seat, with one user asking “Are the seats not allocated though?” To this, Debeer responded: “If you don’t choose one yourself.” Another user wrote: “There is no wrong seat in business class.”

At last, something we can agree on…

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Biohacker Dave Asprey says men can vastly improve their skin and overall health with ‘light therapy’.

Dave Asprey, the American biohacker, is back with more health advice for men. Previously, Asprey has used his social media to educate men on how and why they should fast from social media (yes, we see the irony) and double their deep sleep. Now, he’s sharing how men can get better skin for free… Sort of.

Taking to Instagram, Asprey has recommended red and infrared light therapy because, according to his caption, it’s “like photosynthesis for your skin and body; it essentially empowers damaged cells to heal themselves…” and it “increases collagen production, reduces inflammation, charges your mitochondria, relieves pain and increases blood circulation.”

Asprey also explains other benefits of light therapy in more detail in his video – which you can watch below – and says,

“If you’d like to have skin that maintains its elasticity and doesn’t get super thin over time, you can use red and infrared, and even amber, light therapy. You can spend a few minutes, every now and then, shining a light on your face or on your body.

That has incredible systemic effects, including on the microbiome, on your bone density, on your testosterone levels… just from light on your skin.”

Dave Asprey

By now, you’re probably wondering where the ‘free’ part comes in. Well, Asprey does admit that you will have to purchase a light therapy device initially but once you’ve invested in one, you can use it daily “for free”.

“It’s not very expensive because you buy a light therapy device and you can use it every day for free.”

Asprey also believes that light therapy has anti-aging effects; both physical and mental.

“So maybe, in the morning when you’re drinking your coffee, you might want to have some light therapy. Is that going to radically change how you feel 20 years from now and how you look? Actually, it probably will.”

Dave Asprey

Many have commented on Asprey’s post, agreeing with his advice. One Instagram user wrote, “I’ve made this a daily practice! Good stuff,” while another wrote about how they’ve been doing red light therapy daily and now “look and feel about 15 years younger.”

Paris Hilton even responded to Asprey’s post and commented with the ‘raising hands’ emoji – which generally means ‘praise’ or ‘preach’.

If you’re a tad apprehensive about trying out light therapy just because some ‘biohacker’ on the internet says so (and you’d be right for being cautious), it is broadly considered safe. Most physicians and scientists agree red light therapy is non-toxic and does not use the same ultraviolet light (that the sun and tanning booths possess) that causes cancer.

So there, you have it. Gentlemen, if you want better-looking skin, perhaps you should get yourself a device and start daily light therapy. While it’s not entirely free, it is a relatively cheap ongoing skincare method.

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Nick Kyrgios has a half (or, should that be, one seventh…) decent shot at winning one of the most prestigious trophies in tennis, if some bookmakers’ odds are anything to go by.

As of Friday 8th July 2022, Nick Kyrgios’ odds of winning Wimbledon have improved. They are now 33/10 according to OddsChecker.com. Novak Djokovic, who has yet to face England’s Cameron Norrie, has odds of 4/13.

According to BettingOdds.com, Nick Kygrios now has a 1/7, or roughly a 10.4 percent chance of winning Wimbledon and if he does manage to pull off the feat, it will mark his very first Grand Slam victory.

Taking the average of the betting odds currently being offered by some of the top bookmakers, Nick Kyrgios has a 10.4 percent change of winning the Gentlemen’s Singles title. While he has, quite naturally, been given less of a chance of winning the tournament than tennis legends Novak Djokovic and Rafael Nadal, we’re pretty sure he’ll love being handed the third-best chance.

Kyrgios, as both tennis fans and those who couldn’t care less, should know by now, has a unique style of play both on and off the court. One minute he’ll be serving underhand and the next he’ll be spitting in the direction of the crowd – making him one of the most talked-about tennis players in Australia.

His ranking might not be crazy high at number 76 in the world (fellow Australian players Alex de Minaur and James Duckworth are currently both ranked higher) but Kyrgios confidently claims he is currently the best men’s player on the grass surface right now. Nick Kyrgios could actually come up against de Minaur in the Quarter Finals if both of them win their Fourth Round matches against Brandon Nakashima and Cristian Garin, respectively.

While he might be lucky that Roger Federer is currently out with an injury, he still has world numbers 3 and 4, Djokovic and Nadal, to potentially face in his quest for his maiden Grand Slam trophy, and assuming both win their next couple of matches, could face Nadal in the semi-finals.

Still, 10 percent is better than nothing, so we’ll be keeping our eyes glued to the screen to see how far the outspoken tennis player from Canberra can go.

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It’s unclear what billionaire Jeff Bezos will do with his superyacht that’s currently being built. The boat is stuck where it’s being constructed in Rotterdam, The Netherlands as it’s too large to fit under a historic bridge and the company building the boat no longer wants the bridge to be dismantled. So could it be left there to rot?

Earlier this year in February, Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and the second-richest person in the world (Elon Musk is first, in case you’re wondering), asked the Rotterdam council to dismantle a historic bridge so his superyacht can get through once it’s built.

Oceanco – the Dutch firm that’s building Bezos’ superyacht – also, alongside Bezos in February, requested that the bridge, called The Koningshavenbrug and known to locals as De Hef, be temporarily dismantled.

However, according to The Independent, after severe backlash and threats of a paintball and egg-throwing protest, Oceanco no longer wants the De Huf to be dismantled. In fact, Rotterdam city officials announced that Oceanco has “informed the municipality that it is cancelling its current logistical plans.”

But back in February, the project leader on Bezos’ superyacht construction, Marcel Walravens said it wouldn’t be practical to finish the project elsewhere which is why he, Oceanco and Bezos initially agreed that the De Huf needed to be dismantled rather than moving the superyacht prior to its completion.

“​​If you carry out a big job somewhere, you want all your tools in that place. Otherwise, you have to go back and forth constantly. In addition, this is such a large project that there are hardly any locations where this work is finished.”

Marcel Walravens

Walravens also told DutchNews.nl in February that dismantling “the middle section” of the De Huf once Bezos’ superyacht is built and ready for open waters is the only way the superyacht will be able to get out.

“It is about a ship with high masts which cannot pass through the bridge. The only alternative is to take out the middle section.”

Marcel Walravens

Clearly, Walravens and Oceanco have changed their tunes but how will they and Bezos now get the superyacht out? Surely, Bezos and Oceanco won’t just abandon the superyacht, which is 125+ meters long and named ​​Y721, half-built at the construction site? Bezos did pay a whopping US$500 million for it after all.

Although, as US$500 million is only 0.4% of Bezos’ net worth – which is currently US$135.3 billion – it would be disappointing, but not totally surprising if the Y721 ends up going to waste. As the Dutch say, ‘​​Geld moet rollen’ (money’s there to be spent).

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So, you’ve gone and got yourself a tattoo that you thought you loved. But, some time has now passed and now you want to get your tattoo removed. This could be because you just don’t like the design anymore, you want to free up some space to get some fresh ink, or your workplace doesn’t like the idea of your tattoos being on show.

Fortunately, tattoo removal technology – such as laser tattoo removal – has come on leaps and bounds in recent years, so saying bye-bye to some tattoo ink you once loved is a perfectly possible process.

How does tattoo removal work?

The most common method of tattoo removal used today uses laser technology. The laser tattoo removal process is actually pretty simple, as New Look Laser College says, “During a laser tattoo removal procedure, the practitioner guides a laser over the area of the tattoo. Unlike a laser pointer that produces a continuous beam of light, tattoo removal lasers produce pulses of light energy.”

These pulses of laser light energy are absorbed by the tattoo ink embedded in your skin, causing it to heat up and dissipate. Your body’s natural immune system then takes care of the rest of the tattoo removal process, as it will slowly but surely flush away the tiny particles of ink.

The size and colour of your tattoo will dictate how many tattoo removal sessions you’re going to need. Small tattoos using black ink will need fewer sessions than a large tattoo in various colours, for example. This is because different coloured ink requires a different wavelength and colour of laser light to be targeted at it, for the removal process to be effective.

Also, coloured tattoo ink needs to be injected deeper into the skin for it to last. So, more tattoo removal sessions will be needed to penetrate the multiple layers of ink.

How much does it cost for tattoo removal?

The cost of your tattoo removal will depend on the size and colour of your tattoo and where you get it done. But, as a rough guide, prices for tattoo removal start at around $90 per session and will increase in price depending on size and detail. In most cases, your tattoo removal consultant will examine your tattoo and give you a customised quote.

Best tattoo removal in Sydney

So, now that you understand laser tattoo removal is the only safe method you should use when getting rid of some old ink, where can you get your tattoo removed in Sydney? We’ve rounded up some of the best tattoo removal services to save you searching “tattoo removal near me.” All of these studios are experts at tattoo removal, with several case studies to show off their work.

Think Again Laser Clinic

35/31-41 Kiora Rd, Miranda, 2228
2/188-190 Victoria Rd, Rozelle, 2039
250-254 Old Northern Rd, Castle Hill, 2154
Level 2, Dee Why Grand Commerical Tower 4230, 834 Pittwater Rd, Dee Why, 2099
563 High Street, Penrith, 2750

Claiming to be Australia’s number 1 rated tattoo removal clinic, Think Again has tattoo removal studios in Miranda, Castle hill, Penrith, Dee Why and Rozelle, offering plenty of choices for Sydneysiders who want to get a tattoo removed.

Think Again Laser Clinic only offers tattoo removal services, meaning they are dedicated to the craft. This also means they have chosen to invest in some of the best laser tattoo removal technology, which in this case is a system made by Quanta Systems. Think Again says this is “the only laser tattoo removal technology in the world to provide a true three wavelength system.”

In real-world terms, this means no matter the size, style or colour of tattoo you have, Think Again will be able to remove it. Appointments are necessary to ensure you get to speak to a consultant to understand the process and to be given a price estimate. Prices start at $90 for a single treatment, but if you need multiple sessions, Think Again offers discounts.

Eden Laser Clinics

Westfield Liverpool, Shop 279, Macquarie Street, Liverpool, 2170

Eden Laser Clinics uses Candela PicoWay laser tattoo removal devices, which are claimed to offer incredible results in fewer treatments. It’s also claimed to not only carry out the standard process of breaking up the tattoo ink, but also breaks up the resulting particles, meaning your body has an easier time of getting rid of the leftover ink. Put simply, your tattoo can be effectively removed in a relatively short frame of time.

All staff at Eden Laser Clinics have been trained by Candela, the company that produces the technology they use, so rest assured they know what they’re doing. Pricing in select Sydney locations (Liverpool, Sans Souci, Hurstville) currently starts at $60 for a single session. But, with tattoo removal clinics all over Sydney, you’re not going to have a tough time finding somewhere to get rid of your ink.

Extinkt Tattoo Removal

Suite G.06/1 VUE Building, Centennial Drive, Campbelltown, 2560

If you live in south west Sydney and want to get a tattoo removed, then you need to check out Extinkt Tattoo Removal. Serving Campbelltown and the whole Macarthur region since 2016, Extinkt are experts in their field and have the testimonies of several clients to back up their claims.

If you’re unsure of how effective the tattoo removal process will be, Extinkt offers a free test patch service, so you can zap away a small part of your tattoo and see how well it heals. After your first full laser tattoo removal session, Exinkt will give you a care pack and tattoo dressing before following up with another sessions 8-12 weeks later.

Prices for tattoo removal start at $80 fora. single session, with session discounts offered when paying for multiple sessions in one go.

Contour Clinics

Rear of 89 Greath North Road, Five Dock, 2046

With clinics in Five Dock, Newtown and Miranda, you’re not going to be far from a Clinic Contours tattoo removal studio. Wanting to trump its competitors, Contour Clinics uses Revlite q-switch laser tattoo removal technology, which is claimed to have four different wavelengths, making it one of the best tattoo removal options for any colour of tattoo on any type of skin.

Consultations with tattoo removal therapists and test patches are available free of charge (along with nitrous oxide gas to help ease the pain). Prices start at $49 per session, making Contour Clinics one of the most affordable tattoo removal clinics in Sydney. Discounts are available for session packages.

With an incredibly long list of 5-star reviews, Contour Clinics is undoubtedly one of the best tattoo removal clinics in Sydney.

Disappear Ink

40-42 Montgomery Street, Suit 9, Kogorah, 2217

The appropriately-named Disappear Ink is another of Sydney’s leading tattoo removal clinics. The privately-owned clinic uses the Quanta Pico+ laser tattoo removal system to guarantee incredible results and to leave you with a fresh patch of skin to either get tattooed again, or to just leave bare.

Prices for tattoo removal at Disappear Ink start at $100 per session and discounts are available for bulk packages. Your initial consultation is free and can be carried out either in person or via online video chat. Alternatively, you can send an e-mail with a picture of the tattoo or tattoos you want to be removed, and Disappear Ink will get back to you with a quote. The price quoted is the price you’ll pay, with no hidden fees.

Next Level Clinic

Watson House, Level 5, 300 George St, 2000

Located in the heart of Sydney CBD, Next Level tattoo removal clinic offers not only tattoo removal with great results, but an incredibly relaxed atmosphere to help ease any stress or worries you might have. Customised treatment plans are created for all clients, which will be dictated by the size and colour of the tattoo you want removed.

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It might sound weird in an era where the A380 is broadly considered a commercial failure (and where most airlines are going smaller, not bigger), but Emirates wants Airbus to build even bigger jets (than the ones currently filling the order books). This despite the Airbus A380 – already quite a large jet – falling out of favour worldwide as smaller, more cost-efficient jets fill up other airlines’ fleets.

Despite acknowledging the A380 is dead a couple of years ago, that still hasn’t stopped Emirates President Tim Clark from wishing Airbus would make a bigger product than they do now (the biggest jet Airbus currently makes is smaller than the A380, with Emirates’ last ever A380 order being delivered to them last year). Unfortunately for him (and Emirates), it’s not up to him; it’s up to Airbus. And Emirates can’t make it economically viable for Airbus to produce huge jets on their own (Emirates took delivery of almost half the A380s ever made).

Emirates took delivery of their last A380 ever in 2021 and plans on retiring them in the mid 2030s. Emirates is now ordering A330s and A350s to replace A380s as and when it needs to. But according to Mr Clark, even the A350s (which are big compared to most other aircraft, but not as big as the A380), are not as big as he might like.

On Heathrow, @Emirates‘ Tim Clark would like to fly a bigger 850-seat @airbus a380 into its six slots per day, “but I can’t. Because they cancelled it” #aviation #airlines2050 pic.twitter.com/TDxLB2X6uv

— Jonathan Robins (@jrobinsuk) October 17, 2019

According to Simple Flying, Tim Clark said the Airbus A350-1000 is “too small” at a media roundtable in Doha. They also reported that Clark said, talking about Airbus’ future aircraft: “How are you going to cope with global demand if you pick up that 2019 [demand] and extrapolate it to 2030 at 4%? Where does that take you? And how are we going to deal with that with A320s or A350-1000s?”

The remark was picked up by aviation discussion forum airliners.net, too. On the forum, one user speculated: “Tim is waiting for a slightly smaller a380, rewinged twin engine let’s call it A378.”

Another wrote: “I think everyone bar EK has publicly regretted the A380, apart from British Airways. I’d argue that BA, as the worlds largest 744 operator and No2 747 family operator has a similar model to EK. But even BA couldn’t stomach more than 12 – even secondhand with engine commonality.”

The same user continued: “EK have a very specific business model, funnelling passengers from all corners of the world to the other corners via DXB on widebody aircraft. Its a 24/7 operation of unmatched scale, so the A35K probably isn’t large enough, the A380 works for EK. The problem is that no-one will build an aircraft for EK alone and their specific needs.”

“The 779 is probably about as far as any OEM will go and even that sells poorly compared to the 77W that preceded it. The 779 customer list is very similar to the A380, which probably tells you all you need to know about how attractive it is to airlines not based in Alpha tier cities.”

Speculation from airliners.net user @BrianDromey

Another said: “Not included are the conversions rights in the many A350 contracts, the unprecedented Covid crisis airlines went through since 2020 and Airbus supply chain issues making them reluctant to overpromise. Looking at proven performance, competitive situation and market requirements, I wouldn’t be worried about A350-1000 (-900 / 950F) prospects at all. Negotiations will be tough.”

Emirates has a particularly special relationship with the A380 because it has a different business model to most other airlines. It has made a name for itself by transporting large groups of people long distances across the globe, via its world-class base in Dubai. Especially at slot-constricted airports like Heathrow and Sydney, Emirates’ large jet strategy has proven particularly effective. For this reason, it makes sense they would be stoked if Airbus took it upon themselves to fund research and development into an A380 (like) replacement.

Speaking of all that, it reminds us of some interesting comments Clark made in an interview with Airline Ratings in 2019, which explain (why he thinks) the A380 failed for other airlines. Clark said: The A380 was a misfit for Air France. They never scaled, they only have ten aircraft. Yes, we faced the same teething problems, but we dealt with them because we were scaled enough to deal with it. If you’ve got a sub fleet of 10 it’s a bloody nightmare and the costs go through the roof, she is absolutely right. But if you got a hundred of them it’s a bit different.”

He added: “Your unit costs in operating with that number are a lot lower than having just ten. Secondly, look at their interior. What did they actually do to shock and awe their market community with that A380 when it came to market? Why was it that it was Emirates, who took it after Singapore Airlines, that it lit up the planet in terms of showers and bars and big TV screens? We did it for a very well calculated reason. Not to blow our trumpet. But simply we had taken a huge risk and huge investment.”

“To belittle that investment by putting in a Business Class seat of 1990s-think and a First Class of 1980s-think and Economy Class seating and IFE of 1990s-think was not something we would have done, like Air France.”

Tim Clark

“The whole approach to the A380 at Air France and Lufthansa was ‘just more of the same.’ They lost the opportunity to really define it. They never ordered any more. British Airways didn’t order any more. BA should have had the same number of A380s as we have, hundred of those. They got 62 million people in the UK and a congested Heathrow hub, that should have worked easily.”

As interesting (and arguably on the money) as those comments were, with everything going on at the moment though, we’d say don’t hold your breath on an A380 replacement coming any time soon.

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Roger Federer is easily Rolex’s most famous brand ambassador, and the role comes with more than a few perks – as the tennis champ’s latest timepiece demonstrates.

The 40-year-old 20-time Grand Slam title winner, while not competing at Wimbledon this year, was in attendance at the prestigious tournament for a celebration of its former champions in a ceremony commemorating the 100th anniversary of centre court games at the All England Club.

Federer cut a dapper figure alongside fellow Wimbledon champs like Novak Djokovic and Rod Laver, turning up in a slick black suit and wearing one of his signature On Running sneakers.

But we were particularly impressed by what was on his wrist: a brand-new off-catalogue Rolex Cosmograph Daytona ‘Orange’. It’s perhaps the best look most of us have had at the eye-catching new luxury timepiece and one that’s sure to have made more than a few watch fans jealous.

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A luxurious take on the already highly coveted chronograph, the Daytona ‘Orange’ is crafted from 18ct yellow gold, is fitted on an Oysterflex strap and features a bezel mounted with 32 baguette-cut orange sapphires and a black dial with 11 baguette-cut orange sapphire hour markers.

As we alluded to above, it’s an ‘off-catalogue’ Rolex, meaning that it’s a model that’s not officially listed anywhere on Rolex’s website or on display in boutiques. This is a rare and exclusive watch that’s only offered or available to Rolex’s most important customers – or ‘testimonees’ (what the brand calls their ambassadors).

Typically, off-catalogue Rolexes are the brand’s most sumptuous and expensive creations. The most famous off-catalogue Rolex is the Daytona ‘Eye Of The Tiger’, a similarly bejewelled precious metal timepiece that’s a favourite of celebrities like Conor McGregor.

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This isn’t the only 2022 Rolex that Roger’s been spotted wearing lately. The Swiss star notably wore the much-hyped new Rolex GMT-Master II ‘Sprite’ during the 2022 Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, where he was spotted rocking the watch while meeting Mercedes stars Lewis Hamilton and George Russell. More on that here.

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