At present, the world’s largest private jet is the 747-8i Boeing Business Jet.
The ultra-luxurious private jet is having an interior so large that it took 4 years to be designed and built-in.
Cabinet Alberto Pinto is behind the interior design of the world’s largest private jet. It is owned by a Middle Eastern businessman.
- This jet is primarily used by airlines, cargo carriers, and national governments which is one of the few privately owned 747-8i aircraft.
What makes B747-8i special?
Being a dual-leveled jumbo jet, it takes private flying to the next level. The flying palace is capable of roaming at different time belts with an in securing height in the travel luxury.
The Boeing Business Jet product aircraft consists of VIP-configured variants of existing aircraft. Each Boeing aircraft today in production has its own BBJ variant. It ranges from the smallest Boeing 737 to the largest 747.
Unexpectantly successful!
Indeed, owning a huge private jet is an obvious mark of wealth. Boeing 747-8i BBJ is an unmistakable status symbol typically reserved for use by various union governments and a handful of the most elite people.
The Middle-east
It has gained success in the Middle East with countries including Qatar, Kuwait, Turkey, and the United Arab Emirates. They’re using the B747-8i for executive transport for their respective heads of state.
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In the USA
In the US, the Air Force is currently re-building a 747-8i BBJ for use by the President of the United States as a replacement aircraft for the current Air Force One. The Air Force is one of the largest users of Boeing Business Jets. After conversion, they are used by the military to transport the country’s top officials.
The Aircraft
The very famous French interior design firm Cabinet Alberto Pinto had created the interior of one BBJ 747-8i. And, purchased it for private use by a Middle Eastern businessman.
Let us finally take a look inside the BBJ 747-8i. The largest aircraft project taken on by Boeing.
The Boeing 747-8i is the largest corporate aircraft designed by Cabinet Alberto Pinto.
- It stretches for over 250 feet from nose to tail.
- It is a dual-level project.
- The passenger capacity of the plane is over 400 in general airline configuration.
It’s difficult to tell that you’re on board an airliner and not inside some palace complete with all kinds of luxury when you get in.
Interior & configuration
The aircraft’s interior consists of ornate suites, staterooms, lounges, dining rooms, passenger seating areas, and bathrooms, simply a home in the air.
The bedrooms
The master bedroom has been built in the nose of the aircraft.
- It is located directly under the cockpit.
- It occupies the very front of the fuselage.
- The nose is the most private section of any aircraft.
- Also, it saves the quietest point since it’s away from the engines.
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The bedroom features a normal-size bed. Its sidewalls are lined up with boundless space with drawers for storage underneath.
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The airplane nose is often reserved for the first-class cabin with seats 1A and 1B being the best sought later. On this particular plane, these seats take the form of a two-person couch.
The extraordinary suite
This suite features meagre touches that include- personal reading lamps, bedside tables, and walled cupholders for when turbulence hits.
It has calm lights throughout the aircraft. And, these can also be controlled by small touchscreens embedded at various points.
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El baño (The bathroom)
The primary bathroom features a walk-in shower. It also has a single vanity compiling of a full mirror and sink.
The aircraft is made ideal for long-haul flights.
Its inbuilt shower allows the aircraft’s owner to fly across the world. And, along, still, be able to put inn straight from the plane to meetings.
~ Very few aircraft include a shower. The amenity resides as a key marketing point for Boeing and Airbus’ private jets.
As per designer Yves Pickardt’s accordance, in an interview- the idea was to furnish the aircraft with a “soft modern style.”
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Designer Pickardt’s Idea
Pickardt was provided with a “carte blanche” by the owner. He wasn’t keen on any bright and gaudy materials and preferred a simple style with a feeling like home.
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“(The owner) wasn’t looking for anything outrageously luxurious, with gold and diamonds. On the contrary, he called for some simplicity, which in the end is indeed the true luxury,” recalled Pickardt in an exclusive interview.
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Whole process from design to implementation confined to four years to complete. The aircraft being serviced at AMAC Aerospace in Basel, Switzerland.
Also, an exquisite fact is that the project was completed on time and within the decided budget.
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Guest Bedrooms
Another guest bedroom can be located on the jumbo jet with no shortage of space. A good thank you to its long and wide fuselage. As it was initially designed for airlines to carry the maximum passengers possible.
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Even the smallest bedrooms have their own -happily appointed bathrooms consisting full vanities.
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Foyer & the Upper deck of the gigantic plane
The aircraft foyer bridges the master bedroom from the rest of the aircraft. And, is also home to the staircase leading to the upper deck.
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The B747’s iconic hump on this plane is a living room complete with bookshelves.
In addition to it includes a high-definition flatscreen television.
Behind this beautiful corner, lies the children’s play area and crew quarters. The -8i features the largest upper deck of any 747.
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Ahead of the lounging area is the business end of the 747, where lies the airplane cockpit.
Coming again downstairs, the couches also line up to the sidewalls of the aircraft.
- This offers additional seating capacity for extra people whether it be support staff, security, etc.
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Private office spaces and dining areas are creamed with recliner leather chairs. And, entertainment systems can be found in nearly all pockets throughout the cavernous aircraft.
The central area of the jet hampers the salon on the main floor with three couches, a coffee table, and vaulted ceilings.
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An ideal space for hosting meetings, working, having after-dinner drinks, or just relaxing on a long-haul flight is added too!
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We time!
Counteracting the seating area, a circular table ideal is arranged for dining. Or you could also hinge on a game of high-stakes poker.
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The electric leather seat is adjustable via electronic switches embedded in the armrests of each chair.
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Magnificently built Aircraft even has a smaller seating section for additional passengers or staff. And, this area is complete with tables and large in-flight entertainment systems. As per Pinto, the owner has a large family that flies very extensively.
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Covering extremities
- The giant boy has a range of around 7,700 nautical miles.
- This BBJ 747-8i can cover long distances with frequent ease.
- And its service city pairs include New York-Hong Kong, Cape Town-Chicago, and Los Angeles-Melbourne.
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The exquisite airplane, adjoint with all of its features, is the clear flagship of the aircraft portfolio of Cabinet Alberto Pinto, under the direction of Linda Pinto.
As for the current story, the 747-8i will continue to keep the title of the world’s largest business jet. If only and until the first Airbus A380 is converted into an Airbus Corporate Jet too.
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