Flight Daily News

Boeing Business Jets has announced a new addition to its BBJ family, the BBJ3, aimed specifically at the Middle East market.
The business jet version of its Next Generation 737-900ER is the result of extensive worldwide research and the company anticipates 80-90% of BBJ3 sales will be in the Gulf region. 
All BBJs come with standard features, including integral airstairs, winglets and HUD.  The 104 square metre  BBJ3 cabin is 11% bigger than that of the BBJ 2. 
Robert Johnstone, vice-president BBJ, says: “The Middle East is a ‘suitcase market’. People want increased luggage space and will sacrifice a little range for more cargo and cabin size. “
The first aircraft is scheduled for completion in July 2008.  To support its efforts in the Gulf, BBJ also signed a service contract with Jet Aviation, making it the second authorised BBJ service centre in the region.