Mark Megahan
Nothing screams “I have the global political power to crush you like a bug” louder than your very own custom crafted 747-8. They’ll set you back half a billion. That’s just to get one delivered. Operating expenses are a bundle, too. Which is why the only ones who can afford them are members of the Rothschild family, those who can call an Arab King “dad,” and a handful of rock stars. The rest of us can still drool over the designs they commissioned.
Power and wealth on display
Those who jet around the globe exercising their raw political power by throwing the weight of their money around, like family members of certain middle eastern oil kingdom rulers and European bankers, don’t travel light.
They bring their entire palace staff along with them. And the palace. These designs by Greenpoint come equipped with everything including the 24 karat kitchen sink.
This is far from even the most luxurious “business jet,” even though a lot of business will get done aboard. These are for those who actually hold and wield real power and influence in the world.
With the entire skeleton of a 747 to work with, there’s lots of space for business and conference areas, with more for private luxury suites to accommodate the owner and his favored guests. On separate levels and tastefully out of sight is enough space for the entire entourage of staff and hangers on.
Take Greenpoint’s 747-8 Gyrfalcon for example. They brag that “the interior achieves both a corporate and personal atmosphere, embracing the experience of business and private travel. The VIP lounge flows into an expansive dining and conference room, perfect for meetings and entertaining.” But wait, there’s more.
“Additional features include supplementary seating and a private office in the aft of the interior, offering a quiet, productive space perfect for meetings. Artful and functional, the use of technology is present in each room for privacy or entertainment.” And to show off exactly how much power you have.
Air stairs are for losers
Their engineers utilize every inch. The upper deck features a media studio, library and a patented loft “which provides custom sleeping suites above the main deck.”
Since the little people like Joe Biden get stuck using those air stairs which are so easy to fall down, the Gyrfalcon features another patented gizmo they call “Aerolift™, which is an elevator that permits secure access from the ground to the main deck of the aircraft.” Joe looks at that and just drools, wishing he had that much power.
The wealthy and powerful aren’t stuck with a simple in-flight movie. Not only do they have the whole theater, they might also have a library. With a fireplace.
Not only will you find bespoke design features everywhere incorporating only the finest of materials, you can expect all the touches of home, including a walk in shower. These images are only a few of the samples of designs offered by Greenpoint.
The company will bend over backwards to suit any taste as they painlessly separate sheikhs and communist dictators from large chunks out of the contents of their national treasuries.
Greenpoint’s clients don’t complain about the price when they see interior features like “a timeless, interactive main cabin ideal for socializing, relaxing and entertainment. Oversized, outboard-facing OLED monitors display curated videos of the destination, views from external high definition (HD) cameras or in-flight entertainment.“
