Boeing receives four BBJ MAX 8 orders from Asia and Middle East customers

Boeing Business Jets has received orders for four new BBJ MAX 8 airplanes from undisclosed customers in Middle East and Asia.

Three planes from the newly received order will be delivered to Middle East customers and one BBJ MAX 8 will be delivered to an Asian customer.

Boeing Business Jets president David Longridge said: "2015 has been a really strong year for Boeing Business Jets. We have sold seven aircraft and we are not done yet.

"The BBJ MAX is doing really well with nine orders already on the books for both BBJ MAX 8s and BBJ MAX 9s. The 737 MAX programme is on track for first flight scheduled in early 2016. We know the MAX will be a great airplane for our VIP customers.

"Boeing Business Jets and Sabena technics worked together to develop a great product.

"By the end of the year, we will deliver the airplane to a very happy customer ahead of schedule, under budget and with a cabin substantially lighter than contracted, allowing better performance and further range of operations."

By the end of the year, Boeing expects to deliver 11 green aircraft to completion centres.

Seven completed airplanes have entered into service this year, which include four BBJs and three BBJ 747-8s.

The first BBJ completed by Sabena Technics and managed by Boeing Business Jets is also expected to enter into service.

Boeing Business Jets features a variety of ultra-large-cabin, long-range airplanes, which is suitable for the private jet market. The company’s product line includes the 737NG, 737 MAX, 787, 777 and 747-8 jets.

Boeing currently received 235 orders for its business jets line and delivered 213 aircraft.

Last year, Boeing launched its Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) MAX family of airplanes after receiving its first order.

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Image: Boeing receives four BBJ MAX 8 orders from Asia and Middle East customers. Photo: courtesy of Boeing.