Boeing private jets to get massive panoramic windows

By David Flynn, March 30 2017
Boeing private jets to get massive panoramic windows

Everybody loves the view from an airplane window, and soon there'll be a window to make the most of that vista.

It's the SkyView Panoramic Window, designed for Boeing's Business Jet family – so now you've got another option to consider when ordering your next private jet.

At 138cm (54.5") long and 49cm (19.5") high, the SkyView is about three times wider than a conventional window and almost half as tall.

The super-toughened acrylic windows are treated with an abrasion-resistant coating so the view always remains clear.

Boeing will be able to fit up to two pairs of the SkyView Panoramic Window in locations behind of the wing.

Also read: Inside a Boeing 787 private VIP jet

David

David Flynn is the Editor-in-Chief of Executive Traveller and a bit of a travel tragic with a weakness for good coffee, shopping and lychee martinis.

QFF

12 Apr 2013

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Thanks, David - it is good to know that such option exist when I will upgrade my private jet :-)))))

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

23 Oct 2013

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That final image just looks like someones used microsoft paint to add a white section where the windows are meant to be.

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

29 Nov 2013

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My vote for comment of the week is this one...I actually scrolled back up to confirm henrus was in fact correct...

13 Sep 2016

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Photoshop Skillz!

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer - Chairmans Lounge

01 Sep 2011

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remember Tipp-ex, maybe that was used :)

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

15 Mar 2016

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Now that would be a nice feature of the onboard lounges on commercial planes. Dare to dream right?

Qantas - Qantas Frequent Flyer

07 Feb 2015

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You never know, the ME3s might be interested seeing they race to out-do each other all the time. Especially now that you can't take any gadgets or even noise cancelling headphones onboard some of their flights (apart from your phone). They may need to find a different way to 'entertain' their 1st class pax.

Qantas

22 Oct 2012

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I don't see the point.  The wealthy passenger will get a stunning view of the aircraft wing, an excellent view of the cloud formations, and for very brief periods when takeoff or landing they'll be able to see land.

ZT
ZT

07 Jan 2017

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Is this a April 1 teaser ?. Does remind me of the Ansett DC3 aircraft with similar windows the full length of the passenger cabin. The version was called the Viewmaster.

CX

05 Jun 2012

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You too can.... be blinded while at your desk as the sun blasts into your retina


There's a reason my desk in the office doesn't face the window


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