Peek inside this new Boeing 767 VIP private jet, which sleeps 17 and has 6 living areas – complete with a home cinema, conference room and bathrooms with showers and marble vanities
Amenities vary plane to plane, with smaller business aircraft like Volaris’ HondaJet offering four large recliners and a small galley in the cabin.
The hourly rate is US$4,000.
Florida-based aviation design company VIP Completions has enjoyed the surge in demand, taking on unique projects from rich clients wanting to customise their plane.
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On Thursday, April 21, the firm announced the completion of the interior and exterior refurbishment of a Boeing 767 private aircraft owned by entrepreneur, lawyer and philanthropist, John Ruiz.
The jet, which can carry 33 people and sleep 17, is the biggest project the company has taken on to date. It features six living areas, including a bedroom, dining room and home cinema.
According to VIP Completions president Ben Shirazi, the plane will “more closely resemble a luxury home than a business aircraft” once delivered.
“Beyond its size and the potential that offers, the 767 stands out from other VIP widebody platforms because of its impressive range, altitude and speed capabilities,” Shirazi said.
Ruiz’s mammoth plane features six distinct living spaces, two of which are in the main lounge.
The spacious lounge features a dining room that seats seven and an entertainment area with an 80-inch home cinema and DJ station with an audiophile-calibre sound system.
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The entertainment area of the plane is flamboyant.
The cabin also has a conference room with space for eight …
… a master en suite bedroom with a queen bed, standing shower and leather cabinets …
… and two lounges that can be converted into staterooms.
Lounges inside the plane are convertible to be multipurpose.
Connecting the rooms is a long passageway.
It features the same flooring that Ruiz used on prior refurbishments, creating consistency across his collection of private jets.
The cabin also offers four lavatories …
… two of which are VIP bathrooms with standing showers and wood-like flooring, and crystal white marble vanity worktops.
According to the company, the interior has been personalised to embody Ruiz’s “character and passions”.
Specifically, the colour scheme was hand-picked to include light grey, off-white, taupe and sable. The cabin accessories were sourced from premium brands like Loro Piana and Garrett Leather.
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The table inside can be set up to hold dinners.
The in-flight experience has also been optimised for passengers’ convenience and comfort.
The private jet offers state-of-the-art high-speed internet, full-spectrum LED lighting and an HD audio system, all of which are controlled by an iPad.
Not only did VIP Completions remake the interior, but it also gave the plane a modern paint job.
The new bold exterior features “black, white and pearl with fine accents” using high-quality paint.
Moreover, the engine cowlings were given a shiny “carbon fibre effect”.
The project is one of over 15 private planes the company has done for Ruiz and other clients.
For example, VIP Completions has customised a Bombardier Challenger 605 and a Dassault Falcon 900c.
- Private aviation has been booming throughout the pandemic, with airlines like VistaJet and Volaris’ HondaJet introducing new planes to keep up with demand
- Millionaires and A-listers task companies like Florida-based VIP Completions with customising their private jets, kitting them out with the most luxurious amenities