Wed, May 03, 2006
Six New Orders Announced; "C" Model In Works
One day before the official start of EBACE2006 in Geneva, Boeing
Business Jets announced it has won six new orders for the
bizjet-configured 737s, increasing total program sales to 108
aircraft.
"The continued sales momentum of the BBJ reflects the value
customers place on the airplane's range capability, its
industry-leading reliability and its spacious cabin," BBJ President
Steven Hill said during a media briefing at EBACE. "The BBJ offers
more than transportation; it offers the ability to travel with
family, friends or business associates while working, eating,
sleeping or entertaining in the air as you would at home or in the
office."
Boeing says its Business Jets division secured the new orders
within the last six months from regions all around the globe
including Southeast Asia and Europe. Most BBJ customers choose to
remain anonymous, which often is typical in these types of private
business transactions.
To date, 73 customers have ordered 95 BBJs and 13 BBJ 2s. About
40 percent of BBJ customers are private individuals, 37 percent are
government heads of state, and the remaining customer segment is
divided between corporate and charter operators.
Hill also announced that the program is considering the
development of a convertible cargo airplane based on the commercial
Next-Generation 737-700C (Convertible). The airplane would allow
operators to alternate between passenger and cargo layouts. The
737-700C already includes the BBJ-inspired configuration of the
737-700 fuselage and the strengthened landing gear and wings of the
737-800.
"The airplane would provide the ultimate in flexibility and
multi-purpose mission capability. It would be an ideal airplane for
government heads of state or entrepreneurs," Hill said.
The decision to explore a possible new BBJ family member is
based on one firm order from a BBJ customer for a 737-700C. Hill
said a decision to offer the business jet version could be made
before the end of the year, and if launched, it would be called the
BBJ C.
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