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BBJ 787-8 Steals the Show at EBACE

Boeing's executive Dreamliner, the BBJ 787-8, is displayed outside at EBACE. Pia Bergqvist
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Key Takeaways:

  • The BBJ 787-8, Boeing’s executive Dreamliner, set a new record as the largest airplane ever displayed at an NBAA-sponsored event at this year's EBACE static display.
  • Its luxurious V-VIP interior, completed by Greenpoint Technologies, features seating for up to 40, a 6,500-foot cabin altitude, extensive soundproofing, and dedicated lounge and dining areas for ultimate long-haul comfort.
  • The airplane flew approximately 5,000 nm direct from Moses Lake, Washington, where its interior was completed, to Geneva.
  • The competing VIP version of the Airbus A350, the ACJ350 XWB, was also in Geneva for prospective customer viewing.
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This year’s EBACE static display is breaking records with the biggest airplane yet to be parked in the area outside the Palexpo convention center at the Geneva Cointrin International Airport. The BBJ 787-8, Boeing’s executive Dreamliner, is the largest airplane to have been on display at any NBAA-sponsored event, said Boeing Business Jets president David Longridge.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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