Jet Aviation recently redelivered a
refurbished Boeing B737, which was completed in conjunction with a scheduled C-1
maintenance inspection.
The BBJ1 had been out of service for a number
of years before it was sold to the owner and subsequently refurbished.
The same long-range Boeing Business Jet was
also outfitted by Jet Aviation in 1999 - and happens to be the first BBJ
Completions contract the company was ever awarded. The aircraft was recently
sold with low air-miles to the current owner, who decided to refurbish it
entirely.
The full interior refurbishment was completed
without making any structural changes. Some of the wood marquetry was removed
and replaced, such as that of the valances. All of the chairs, sidewalls and
carpets were replaced, and the entire exterior was painted. The effect
completely transformed the unique VIP interior to a light and elegant cabin with
high-end modern amenities and systems throughout.
In addition to the refurbishment, C-1 check
and general defect rectifications, the maintenance facility installed a new
Rockwell Collins VenueTM Cabin Management System (CMS), activated Swift
Broadband, upgraded the Future Aircraft Navigation System (FANS) and configured
ADS- B Out. It also improved the soundproofing using its new targeted sound
prediction technology and implemented a number of service bulletins, including a
Low Cabin Altitude modification.
“Industry standards and systems capabilities
have risen over the years,” said
Estelle Thorin, director of Large
Aircraft Maintenance. “Customers want all the same bells and whistles in their
aircraft that they’re accustomed to at home, and we at Jet Aviation work closely
with all the vendors to ensure they receive the best and latest solutions on the
market. Our improved soundproofing technology, for example, uses high-performing
materials we did not have 20 years ago.”
Simon Koenig,
supervisor of Maintenance Interior Design at Jet Aviation in Basel, added, “This
combined refurbishment and maintenance project demonstrates Jet Aviation’s
impressive capabilities that are backed by great teamwork and commitment to the
highest standards. As an old aircraft with old documentation, it was a
challenging project that’s produced terrific results. The aircraft is like new!”
|