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- 1 Not only do passengers avoid long security lines and crowded airports, but they can also enjoy the luxurious onboard.
- 2 Florida-based aviation design company VIP Completions has enjoyed the surge in demand, taking on unique projects from rich clients wanting to customize their plane.
- 3 On Thursday, the firm announced the completion of the interior and exterior refurbishment of a Boeing 767 private aircraft owned by entrepreneur, attorney, and philanthropist, John Ruiz.
- 4 The jet, which can carry 33 people and sleep 17, is the biggest project the company has taken on to date, according to VIP Completions president Ben Shirazi, saying the plane will “more closely resemble a luxury home than a business aircraft” once delivered.
- 5 “Beyond its size and the potential that offers, the 767 stands out from other VIP wide-body platforms because of its impressive range, altitude, and speed capabilities,” Shirazi said.
- 6 Ruiz’s mammoth plane features six distinct living spaces, two of which are in the main lounge. The spacious lounge features a dining room that seats seven…
- 7 …and an entertainment area with an 80-inch home cinema and DJ station with an audiophile-caliber sound system.
- 8 The cabin also has a conference room with space for eight…
- 9 …a master ensuite bedroom with a queen bed, standing shower, and leather cabinets…
- 10 …and two lounges that can be converted into staterooms.
- 11 Connecting the rooms is a long passageway that features the same flooring that Ruiz used on prior refurbishments, creating consistency across his collection of private jets.
- 12 The cabin also offers four lavatories, two of which are VIP bathrooms with standing showers and woodlike flooring…
- 13 …and crystal white marble vanity countertops.
- 14 According to the company, the interior has been personalized to embody Ruiz’s “character and passions.” Specifically, the color scheme was hand-picked to include light grey, off-white, taupe, and sable…