Business aviation
VIP Completions unveils refurbished Dassault Falcon 7X acquired for new owner by sister company SmartJets
VIP Completions unveiled the interior of a completely refurbished Dassault Falcon 7X. Acquisition of this aircraft was brokered by SmartJets. From beginning to end, the process was completed within just 16 weeks – approximately eight weeks for acquisition and eight weeks for refurbishment. The Dassault Falcon 7X is a long-range business jet with a 5,950-nautical-mile range. First introduced in 2007, approximately 270 7Xs are in-service worldwide today. Characterized by Dassault’s unique ‘trijet’ powerplant configuration, the 7X’s renowned performance delivers a maximum speed of Mach 0.9. This 7X offers exceptional levels of luxury, comfort, personalized décor and the conveniences of latest-generation technologies. It comfortably seats 12 passengers.
Ben Shirazi, President, VIP Completions and President, SmartJets commented: “We are particularly proud of this project because it shows how quickly and efficiently our companies can work together – in just 16 weeks, we went from a letter of intent to an entirely new bespoke interior. First, we guided our client through a detailed acquisition process in order to ensure that they selected the optimal aircraft under optimal conditions – including closing in time to benefit from 2023 bonus depreciation rules.Once acquisition was final, we worked closely with our client to create a customized interior, using the finest designer brands and materials. Combining an aesthetic that reflects individual taste and style with the latest technologies, we delivered a superb and unique in-flight experience. Completing a refurb of this scope in just eight weeks is exceptionally fast by industry standards. We are comfortable committing to such short turn-around times, for comparably sized projects, thanks to the rigorous efficiency of our project management and the excellence of our talented team.”
Floor plan details include:
- Three principal cabin areas: forward main lounge with club seating, mid-cabin conference room/dining room and aft stateroom/office with divan
- Large forward galley
- Forward crew lavatory and aft VIP lavatory
Design highlights include:
- Luxurious custom-designed seats throughout the cabin upholstered with contrasting premium Garrett leathers and intricate diamond pattern stitchwork
- Stateroom divan upholstered in premium Garrett leathers with contrasting picture-frame piping
- Full cabin re-veneered in open grain white oak finish in matte dark chocolate color
- New stone countertops
- Luxurious 100%-wool carpeting by Loro Piana throughout the cabin
- Cabin bulkheads and dado panels covered in light cream Garrett leathers to match seats