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Boeing announces significant sale of executive jets
By: Rafael Ramos
On: 5/22/2023
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The new head of Boeing Business Jets (BBJ), Joe Benson, started the week with the announcement that the company has received orders for up to four long-range executive jets, two Boeing 787-8, one 737-7 and an option purchase order for a 777-9. Customers were not revealed. However, this is the first order for an executive 777X.
"With the right combination of comfort, performance and best-in-class operating economics, the BBJ family offers VIP customers all the features they are looking for in a business jet. Designed on the platforms of Boeing's best-selling commercial aircraft, customers recognize the value in operating the most reliable and capable jets in the world," said Benson.
With the low-density layout used by private customers, all jets have considerable range, reaching distances that would not be possible for regular versions of the planes. The BBJ777-9 has a very long range, with 20,418 km. The BBJ777-8 can fly even further: 21,570 km.
A curiosity is that these executive jets are very expensive. For example, Forbes says the list price of the BBJ777-9 is $453.6 million.
However, the BBJ777-9 still does not have a debut date, since the 777X in the common passenger version has not yet been introduced into the market, which should only happen in 2025.
Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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