The Boeing 747 version of the Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) is the world's largest private jet. With only a handful of examples worldwide, it's a rare bird. The 747-8I (Intercontinental) is already the second-largest passenger jet, with a maximum capacity of over 600 passengers, after the Airbus A380.
The private-jet examples of the 747-8 are not only massive, but their interiors are also designed in the most luxurious ways. One such example is the BBJ 747 interior designed by Alberto Pinto, a lavish labor of love that took the designers four years to complete. This article explores the interior of this massive aircraft and includes some jaw-dropping images.
Parisian design house Alberto Pinto is well known for crafting truly breathtaking business jet concepts. From Global 6000s to and even 737s, the company is well-versed in creating luxurious designs and compliant with the many rules and regulations governing the aviation workspace. In 2015, the firm completed its biggest and arguably most challenging project to date: designing the interior of the gigantic Boeing 747-8 business jet.
Commissioned by an undisclosed client, the team took no less than four years to design and build the breathtaking interior. According to , "The Boeing widebody business jet product line includes the BBJ 747-8, representing a new benchmark in fuel efficiency and noise reduction, allowing customers to lower fuel costs and fly into more airports at more times of day. The BBJ 747-8 is 16 percent more f.