Boeing just landed its first order for its future $426 million 777-9 private jet. See what the VIP cabin could look like.

23.05.2023 12:00

Known for its folding wingtips and ultra-long range, the next generation BBJ 777-9 is "capable of connecting any two cities in the world nonstop."

Lufthansa Technik BBJ 777-9 conference room concept image. — Lufthansa Technik BBJ 777-9 concept image.
Lufthansa Technik

Boeing announced the first order for its upcoming BBJ 777-9 business aircraft on Monday.
The planemaker did not disclose the buyer, but said large corporate jets are typically ordered by governments.
German aircraft service company Lufthansa Technik unveiled a VIP cabin design for the upcoming jet.

German company Lufthansa Technik is a leader in maintenance, repair, and overhaul services in the civil aviation market.

One of the company's specialties is cabin design and modification and has developed many projects over the years.

Lufthansa Technik A330 VIP cabin concept. — A concept image of an ACJ330neo cabin design.
Lufthansa Technik

Some of these include a $340 million "superyacht" design on an ACJ330 private jet…

See inside the $340 million Airbus A330 private jet concept that looks like a superyacht with bedrooms, a deck, and glass floors

…and a VIP cabin with a private bedroom on an Airbus ACJ320neo corporate plane.

Lufthansa Technik ACJ320neo VIP cabin. — A concept image of an ACJ320neo cabin design.
Lufthansa Technik

An Airbus A320neo airliner is being converted into a private jet for a VIP customer complete with its own bedroom — see what it'll look like

Lufthansa Technik announced its latest cabin design on Monday, which was specifically created for Boeing's future 777-9 business aircraft.

The demand for airline-sized private jets has boomed over the years and Boeing has stepped up with its fleet of luxury bizliners — see the 25-year history of Boeing Business Jets

The $426 million plane will be the VIP version of the manufacturer's 777-9 passenger jet and is expected to enter the market in 2025 — which is a later-than-planned arrival due to a series of production delays.

Boeing 777X. — Boeing 777X passenger planes at Paine Field in Everett, Washington. The price tag doesn't include the VIP cabin.
AP Photo/Elaine Thompson

See inside Boeing's first-ever 777X aircraft testing tech like the jet's revolutionary folding wingtips

Known for its folding wingtips, 12,700-mile range, and improved operational efficiency, the next-generation BBJ is "capable of connecting any two cities in the world nonstop."

Source: Boeing, The folding wing tips on Boeing's massive new 777X are a first in commercial aviation. Here's why the plane needs them.

And, its record-breaking performance has gotten the attention of a deep-pocket buyer.

Boeing 777X Flight Test 1 aircraft at the Farnborough International Air Show 2022.
Taylor Rains/Insider

Source: Boeing

At the European Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition in Switzerland on Monday, Boeing announced an undisclosed customer secured a purchase option for one BBJ 777-9.

Boeing BBJ 777X BBJ 777 9 — BBJ 777X.
Boeing

Source: Boeing, Boeing's new $400 million 777X private airliner is a flying mansion that can go halfway around the world

While the American planemaker declined to say who the buyer is, it noted orders for large widebody planes like Boeing's new BBJ are typically from governments, FlightGlobal reported.

Mexico's former VIP Boeing 787. — Mexico's former BBJ Boeing 787.
Alejandro Melendez/AFP via Getty Images

Source: Boeing, FlightGlobal, The Mexican government just sold its $218 million Boeing 787 private jet its president refused to use — see inside the plane

With 3,229 square feet of cabin space, there is a lot of room for Lufthansa Technik to work with. Take a look at what the interior could look like.

Source: Lufthansa Technik

Described as having "traditional elements of Middle Eastern cultural heritage with a modern twist," the VIP cabin is fit with conference rooms…

Source: Lufthansa Technik

…a reception area…

Lufthansa Technik BBJ 777-9 reception area concept image. — Lufthansa Technik BBJ 777-9 concept image.
Lufthansa Technik

Source: Lufthansa Technik

…a section in the back of the plane for accompanying officials and delegates…

Lufthansa Technik BBJ 777-9 aft section seat map.
Lufthansa Technik

Source: Lufthansa Technik

…a special window shade that gives "passengers the feeling of being in their personal living room…"

Source: Lufthansa Technik

…and a private bedroom that Lufthansa Technik says will be "expandable" and "highly functional." Concept photos of the design will be published at a later date.

Source: Lufthansa Technik

"We are confident that this cabin design will set a new standard for VIP aviation, and we look forward to bringing it to market," company sales director for VIP  & special mission aircraft services, Jan Grube, said.

Lufthansa Technik's entrance area on the BBJ 777-9 cabin concept.
Lufthansa Technik

Source: Lufthansa Technik

The design comes as private aviation continues to hold strong post-pandemic.

A private jet part of the Jet It fleet — A private jet.
Laura Schmutzer

Source: FlightGlobal

Speaking at EBACE, Boeing marketing director Alexis Fecteau said European traffic is down compared to 2022, but is still 6% above 2019 levels.

Source: FlightGlobal

"It makes us think that the business jet improvement in numbers is going to be persistent," Fecteau says. "Once you go private, it's really hard to go back."

Inside the BBJ. — Inside a BBJ 737.
Abby Wallace/Insider.

Source: FlightGlobal

Lufthansa Technik is not the only company to create a BBJ 777-9 design, with a trio of companies — including Greenpoint Technologies, Jet Aviation, and Unique Aircraft Design — announcing concepts in 2018.

Boeing BBJ 777X Greenpoint Technologies BBJ 777X Lounge — Greenpoint Technologies BBJ 777X concept lounge.
Greenpoint Technologies

The concepts have a plethora of luxury elements, including large lounges and dining rooms...

Boeing BBJ 777X Jet Aviation BBJ 777X Majlis — Jet Aviation's BBJ 777X concept lounge.
Jet Aviation

...as well as master bedrooms and dual-sink bathrooms.

Boeing BBJ 777X Unique Aircraft and ACA 3D BBJ 777X Master Bedroom — Unique Aircraft Design's BBJ 777X concept bedroom.
Unique Aircraft Design

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