Boeing Business Jets Positive Sales Momentum Continues

Boeing Business Jets has won seven new orders this year, bringing total program sales to 135 jets. The new orders are worth $478.5 million at list prices.

The new orders are for six BBJs, high-performance derivatives of the commercially popular Next-Generation 737-700, and one 787-9 VIP jet. The 787 VIP jet is based on the 787 Dreamliner.

"After winning 23 orders for our luxury jets last year, we continue to see incredible demand. Boeing Business Jets could be poised for another phenomenal year," said Steven Hill, president of Boeing Business Jets, during a press briefing before the European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE) in Geneva, Switzerland. "In the time since EBACE 2006, Boeing Business Jets has won 27 new orders including 12 BBJs, two BBJ 2s, three BBJ 3s, four 747-8 VIPs and six 787 VIPs. The total doesn't count the two 787s that were purchased by VIP customers directly from leasing companies."

A Boeing Business Jet is on static display at EBACE May 22 through 24 outside Palexpo, the exhibition and conference center located on the perimeter of Geneva International Airport.

To date, program sales include 107 BBJs, 15 BBJ 2s, three BBJ 3s, four 747-8 VIPs and six 787 VIPs.

Private individuals comprise the majority of the Boeing Business Jets customer base at 44%, followed closely by government heads of state at 36%. The remaining customer segments are divided evenly between corporate and charter operators.

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