The Middle East Business Aviation Association Show (MEBAA) was the selected location for Boeing to launch its new BBJ 777 aircraft, the 777X.Boeing is offering the BBJ 777X aircraft in two variants; the BBJ 777-8 and BBJ 777-9, offering ranges of 11,645 nautical miles (21,570km) and 11,000 nautical miles (20,370km) respectively.Of the two variants the longer-range BBJ … [Read more...] about Boeing launches the BBJ 777X
Aircraft Interiors
ACJ320neo prepares for maiden flight
The first ACJ320neo from Airbus has completed assembly in preparation for its maiden flight which is reported to be conducted in the coming weeks.The corporate jet has been fitted with CFM International LEAP-1A engines and has been painted in its ACJ corporate livery, which will be repainted as part of its forthcoming completion.The aircraft is scheduled for outfitting … [Read more...] about ACJ320neo prepares for maiden flight
Sixth Boeing 747-8 Aeroloft contract for Greenpoint
Greenpoint Technologies has signed its sixth Boeing 747-8 Aeroloft contract with an undisclosed client.The Aeroloft was designed by Greenpoint for the Boeing 747-8 to provide a customizable stairway leading to private sleeping suites above the main deck between doors 4 and 5 of the 747-8. The solution provides a private area away from the main cabin during flight.“The … [Read more...] about Sixth Boeing 747-8 Aeroloft contract for Greenpoint
Bombardier opens interiors facility in Arizona
Bombardier has opened a business jet interiors facility at its service center location in Tucson, ArizonaThe new climate-controlled facility expands the companies cabinet workshop from 1,092ft² to 4,800ft² and brings together the companies interior design talent.Vice president and general manager for customer experience for Bombardier Business Aircraft, Jean-Christophe … [Read more...] about Bombardier opens interiors facility in Arizona
F/List Germany performs first major refurbishment
F/List Germany has successfully completed its first major refurbishment. The six-week project involved reworking all the wooden surfaces and updating the carpets, linings and upholstery on a Challenger 850 aircraft owned by Air-X, a charter company based in Malta.F/List Germany was set up in April 2017, when F/List took over the operations of OHS Aviation Services.The … [Read more...] about F/List Germany performs first major refurbishment