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Daniel Harris

Oct 9, 2024

The Complexities of Buying a New BBJ: What You Need to Know

Discover the complexities involved in purchasing a new BBJ, from initial order to custom interior design, and how brokers can guide the process.

Buying a brand-new Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) is a dream for many high-net-worth individuals, but it’s a lengthy and complex process. Charlie Foulkrod, Sales Director at Avjet Global Sales, explains the intricacies of purchasing a new BBJ—from the two-year wait for delivery to the multi-million-dollar custom interior fit-out. This article explores the key steps and considerations in purchasing a brand-new BBJ.

The Long Wait 

Once you decide to purchase a BBJ, you’ll need patience. "It’s about a two-year wait for Boeing to deliver the aircraft," says Foulkrod. And when it arrives, it’s a "giant, green aluminum tube" with no interior, waiting to be customized to your specifications.

Custom Interiors

The customization process is where the real challenge begins. You’ll need to create a fully bespoke interior spec, which can take two to three years to complete. According to Foulkrod, "You can spend up to $40 million or more on the interior alone, depending on how elaborate you want to go." Once the design is finalized, you’ll bid the project out to specialized completion centers, which handle everything from seating to cabinetry.

While buying a BBJ offers unparalleled customization and luxury, it’s a time-consuming and complicated process. Having a broker like Avjet Global Sales, with experience managing BBJ deals from start to finish, can help make the journey smoother.

Thinking of buying a new BBJ? Contact Charlie Fulcrod and the team at Avjet Global Sales to navigate the process with expert guidance.

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Jet To is proudly powered by Ironbird Partners, LLC: Ironbird Partners LLC (the Air Charter Broker) is acting as an “Authorized Agent” for the Charterer (client) and does not own, or operate, any of the aircraft represented. Inquiries and contracts are for transportation services with only FAR Part 135 Direct Air Carriers or their foreign Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) equivalent that operate and exercise full operational control over those flights at all times. Ironbird Partners, LLC is an Air Charter Broker and not a direct air carrier or direct foreign air carrier. All air service shall be provided by a properly licensed direct air carrier or direct foreign air carrier.

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