Two Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner airplanes have been sold to an undisclosed VIP customer in a deal which has a list price value of $564 million.
The BBJ 787-9, a business jet version of the 787-9 Dreamliner, is sought after by customers who place a premium on the jet's globe-spanning range, spacious cabin and unrivaled passenger comfort.
The airplane can fly 9,485 nautical miles while offering amenities such as larger windows, a lower cabin altitude, smooth ride technology, cleaner and higher humidity air, and a quieter cabin.
Ihssane Mounir, senior vice president of commercial sales and marketing for The Boeing Company, said: "The BBJ 787-9 offers our most discerning customers the ability to travel in ultimate comfort and fly directly to just about any city on earth. We're talking about London to Sydney or Tokyo to Cape Town. Our newest BBJ 787-9 customer can clearly see the possibilities and more.
"With a total of 16 orders to date, the BBJ 787 program has won over other government and private customers who want to work, rest, and arrive refresh and ready for a productive day."