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www.privateairny.com Private Air | Spring 2025 43 S tepping onto a commercial airplane that has been customized as a business jet shows just what it means to fly with more: more comfort, convenience, flexibility, efficiency and reliability. It means VIPs and their families can enjoy the privacy of different zones on the airplane. Some can relax in a spacious living room-like lounge while others can stay connected to work in a private office, get quality rest in a large master suite, or enjoy a gourmet meal around a real dining table. Built on a century of Boeing's experience building VIP aircraft , Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) specializes in taking ultra-large cabin, long-range jets and creating personalized spaces. Passengers feel surrounded by the comforts of home while traveling the world. And there's demand for it. BBJ Select allows customers to customize spaces throughout the 737-7. Business jet departures globally have increased by over 30% from 2019 to 2024. Regions like Latin America, Africa and Australia/ Asia Pacific have all seen triple- digit growth in business aviation departures over the last five years. A variety of factors are shaping that growth, including increased demand for productive travel as well as growing comfort expectations while on board. It also helps passengers solve for private security needs, flexibility in scheduling and flight availability to more remote locations. ose patterns are shaping how airplane manufacturers like Boeing think about what business jet passengers, charter airlines, governments and heads of state want in a travel experience. One of the hallmarks of a BBJ is its customized interior, which buyers can tailor to meet any needs of VIP customers. ey can personally design and hand-select interior elements, features and materials, working with partner designers and completion centers, or opt for a turnkey aircraft solution where Boeing Business Jets manages the VIP interior from start to finish. Based on feedback from their customers, Boeing recently launched BBJ Select on the upcoming 737-7. By choosing from a catalog of interior modules, this option allows for a high level of customization that is more cost-effective and timelier than the bespoke solution. AVIATION

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