Boeing Launches BBJ Max 9

Stephen Pope

Thursday, June 18, 2015 at 09:10 PM ET

Verified

Boeing

Key Takeaways:

Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) announced the sale of its first BBJ Max 9, an uber-luxury jet, to an undisclosed European customer at the Paris Air Show.
This is the fifth order for the BBJ Max series, adding to four previously booked BBJ Max 8 models.
The 737-based BBJ Max 9, which replaces the BBJ3 and features scimitar winglets and more efficient engines, is due for delivery for VIP completion in 2020.

See a mistake? Contact us.

There’s a new airplane near the top of the heap of uber-luxury jets after Boeing Business Jets announced the sale of the first BBJ Max 9 at the Paris Air Show to an undisclosed European customer.

The Boeing 737-based BBJ Max 9 sale marks the fifth BBJ Max order after Boeing previously booked four orders for the BBJ Max 8 model. The jet is due for delivery for its VIP completion and paint in 2020.