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 The
Aeroloft™, designed and built by Greenpoint
Technologies of Kirkland, Wash., provides 393
square feet (36.5 square meters) of additional
cabin space bringing the VIP-configured 747-8
to a total 5,179 square feet (481.2 square meters)
of cabin space. It was installed by Boeing Global
Transport & Executive Systems (GTES) in Wichita,
Kansas.
Developed specifically for the BBJ 747-8, the
Aeroloft™ is located above the main cabin
between the upper deck and tail of the airplane.
It boasts eight private sleeping berths and a
changing room providing a comfortable rest area
during flight.
Boeing and Greenpoint have worked together for
more than a decade developing VIP interior solutions
for private and Head-of-State customers. Capt.
Steve Taylor, BBJ President, said this project
is a special one.
"The Aeroloft is one of the more innovative
and exciting projects on which we've collaborated
with Greenpoint," said Taylor. "We're
certain all the BBJ 747-8 customers receiving
the Aeroloft will be thrilled with this unique
and comfortable space."
Two additional BBJ 747-8s with Greenpoint's Aeroloft™
are scheduled to deliver in 2012, a press statement
issued Aug 29 said.
After a small ceremony in Wichita with the airplane's
undisclosed customer, the BBJ 747-8 was flown
by Capt. Taylor and BBJ chief pilot, Capt. Rene
Gonzales, to Lufthansa Technik in Hamburg, Germany
for completion of its VIP interior. It's scheduled
to enter service in 2014.
To date, nine BBJ 747-8s have been sold to Head-of-State
customers.
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