Boeing Business Jets' latest family member, the BBJ3, has been photographed during flight testing at the airframer's Boeing Field facility. The $74 million aircraft is based on the 737-900ER and has a maximum range, with five auxiliary fuel tanks, of 9,920km (5,360nm). The BBJ3 offers 105m2 (1,120ft2) of cabin space - 35% more than the BBJ and 11% more than the BBJ2. The aircraft is scheduled for certification before the end of the year.
Source: Flight International
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