Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) is to offer large panoramic windows as a luxurious option on both its old and new range of jets.

GKN Aerospace’s Fokker business will develop, produce, offer and support the Skyview Panoramic Window, said to be the largest window available on any passenger jet today.

The window will be available as a feature on the BBJ, BBJ 2, and all three members of the BBJ Max family – including the new BBJ Max 7 – with scheduled entry-into-service in 2018.

“We are thrilled to formally confirm our partnership with GKN Aerospace’s Fokker business for the development of this fantastic feature on the BBJ, the largest airplane window available in the market,” said Boeing Business Jets President David Longridge. 

The Skyview Panoramic Window, measuring approximately 4.5 feet by 1.5 foot (1.4 x 0.5 m), is created by effectively joining three existing 737 windows together. Situated aft of the wing with multiple potential locations based on the airplane type, it offers customers an unparalleled perspective of the world. 

 “We are proud to announce the next step for the Skyview Panoramic window together with Boeing Business Jets,” said Peter Somers, President of GKN’s Fokker Services business. “The innovative technology applied in the largest window in the market, enhances passenger comfort and is now also available for BBJ Max airplanes.” 

The window will be available through GKN Aerospace’s Fokker business as a retrofit on existing BBJs, and through Boeing Business Jets as a priced feature. It will be delivered on BBJ Max airplanes starting in 2018.