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Airbus and Boeing are leading manufacturers of some of the hugest aircraft in the industry. These manufacturers convert airliners into VIP airliners – which are usually divided into different rooms, including a living room, dining room, master bedroom suite, and luxury bathrooms. The possibilities are endless when it comes to the interior design options of VIP airliners.
VIP airliner configurations can vary from aircraft to aircraft. However, these aircraft typically offer fully reclining flat bed conversions and divans, so a group of 15-18 passengers can sleep comfortably aboard a long flight.
Dassault Aviation’s new twinjet aircraft, the Falcon 5X, is scheduled to make its first flight during the second quarter of 2015. It’s expected to receive EASA and FAA certifications by the end of 2016. According to Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, the Falcon 5X will offer an incredibly spacious and comfortable cabin.
The new aircraft will have a capacity for up to 16 passengers and a range of 5,200nm. This extended range means that the Falcon 5X will be capable of flying non-stop on routes like L.A. to London or Paris to Hong Kong. The Falcon 5X will also be able to serve airports like the London City Airport, which is normally inaccessible to large-cabin business jets.
The Falcon 5X boasts the largest cabin height in the industry, unmatched airport performance, and new engines and advanced avionics that will 50% fuel savings over competitors
Switzerland’s Pilatus Aircraft Ltd., is bringing ‘super versatility’ to the light jet sector of private aviation with its new Pilatus PC-24 aircraft. The Swiss aircraft manufacturer announced the launching of the Pilatus PC-24 at the 2013 European Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (EBACE). The first production of the PC-24 began in August of 2014, its first flight is planned for May 2015, and its first deliveries are set for 2017.
Pilatus says the PC-24 will be able to land at an additional 1,300 airports around the world, and has been designed to takeoff and land on much shorter surfaces. The PC-24 also boasts the ability to land on virtually any kind of surface including, grass, snow, sand, gravel and even ice. This feature will make it an ideal aircraft to takeoff and land in regions such as Africa, the Middle East and Central Asia, where most jet aircraft are incapable of landing.
The Pilatus PC-24 is very spacious for a light jet, with a cabin measuring 501 cubic ft. and 51 cubic ft. of baggage space. The partition that separates the passenger cabin and baggage compartment can be easily removed to increase the amount of cargo for each flight. The aircraft has a maximum range of 1,950 nm, which is slightly more than the Phenom 300, but less than the Cessna Citation CJ4.
With its superior versatility, it can be quickly reconfigured to carry six to eight passengers in an executive layout or up to 10 passengers in a commuter layout. The executive layout boasts soft leather seats and hardwood cabinetry.The cabin can also be configured for emergency services, and used as an air ambulance aircraft. With 13 large, cabin windows the PC-24 provides its passengers with a light and airy feel inside the cabin.
PC-24 Specifications
Max. Range: 1,300 nm (2,407 km)
Seating Capacity: up to 10 passengers (depending on layout)
Cessna Aircraft Company has manufactured the largest fleet of business jets in the world, and has introduced a new flagship to its fleet, the Citation Latitude. Cessna announced the launching of its newest midsize twinjet at the 2011 NBAA convention, and completed its first flight in February 2014. Today, the Latitude certification program has accumulated 500 flights, and 1,200 hours bringing the aircraft an important step closer to receiving its type certification by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA).
Cessna boasts that its new Citation Latitude will redefine what customers should expect from a midsize business aircraft. The declared superior flight functionality, performance, and contemporary cabin environment of the Citation Latitude, promises passengers an elevated flight experience. Other features of the aircraft include a state-of-the-art cabin technology system, which provides Internet and entertainment to passengers through touch-screen displays and personal electronic devices. The latitude also features ergonomic seats and a spacious interior to provide passengers with a more comfortable, and relaxed flight experience.
