Associated Air Center signs Boeing 787-8 BBJ custom interior completion contract

The aircraft interior is already under full design review.  AAC has also kicked off detailed planning, staffing, training and facilitisation in anticipation of the green aircraft’s delivery from Boeing in mid-2014. 

“This achievement is a game changer in the world of custom interior completions,” said Jack Lawless, CEO, Associated Air Center. “AAC has a distinguished history as pioneers and leaders in the completions industry; being among the first to complete Boeing 737-BBJs and Airbus A319 ACJs and the first to perform a Boeing 757 completion. For over 65 years, AAC has been on the leading edge for both narrow- and wide-body aircraft including the Airbus A330-200 ACJ, Boeing 747-8 BBJ and now, the Boeing 787-8 BBJ. Not only is this a major milestone for AAC, it represents a monumental leap forward for the entire custom interiors completions industry as this aircraft is unlike any other in the world. Its composite structure and advanced systems, require special training, unique tooling and state-of-the-art design considerations. Being among the first completion centers to receive this aircraft represents tremendous confidence in AAC by Boeing and the customer.” 

“The AAC team has a long and proven history on several Boeing platforms,” said Captain Steve Taylor, president, Boeing Business Jets. “They are a trusted and innovative team member on interior completions and we look forward to working with AAC in support of their first 787 BBJ interior completion.”