Boeing Business Jets has announced the launch of BBJ 777X, a new business jet model that could fly more than half way around the world without stopping, farther than any business jet ever built.
Boeing disclosed this in a statement by its Head of Boeing Business Jets, Greg Laxton, on Monday.
Laxton said that most exclusive customers would want to travel with the best space and comfort and fly directly to their destination.
He said the new BBJ 777X would be able to transport passengers directly to their destination, adding that it was aimed at redefining ultra-long range VIP travel.
According to him, customers can choose between two models: the BBJ 777-8 and BBJ 777-9.
“The BBJ 777-8 offers the longest range of 11,645 nautical miles (21,570 km) and a spacious 3,256 square feet (302.5 square metre) cabin.
“The BBJ 777-9 provides an even larger cabin measuring 3,689 square feet (342.7 square metre), while still offering ultra-long range of 11,000 nautical miles (20,370 kilometres).
“This model opens up almost unlimited interior design options to ensure ultimate comfort for long distance travel.
“To demonstrate the versatility of the airplane’s spacious cabin, BBJ unveiled interior concepts from three leading design firms: Greenpoint Technologies, Jet Aviation, and Unique Aircraft Design.
“Each concept shows how the BBJ 777X can be transformed to suit the tastes of any VIP customer,’’ he said.
Laxton said that Boeing had also announced that it recently booked another order for its BBJ MAX family, adding that the order from an unidentified customer brings total orders for the BBJ MAX to 21.
According to him, based on Boeing’s best-selling 737 MAX airplane, the BBJ MAX offers more than three times the cabin space as most of its competitors, a lower cabin altitude, and the ability to fly 7,000 nautical miles (12,964 km). (NAN)