VIP Completions, providers of custom aircraft completions and refurbishment services, and YODEZEEN, a multifunctional architecture studio, today announced a Gulfstream G550 interior refurbishment project.
Acquisition of this aircraft was brokered by VIP Completions’ sister company SmartJets, a leading turnkey aircraft dealer-broker.
The Gulfstream G550 combines luxury and performance. With a range of 6,750 nautical miles and maximum speed of 679 mph, it is a favourite among discerning private aviation travellers.
Today, there are more than 600 G550s in service worldwide.
This project redefines the boundaries of aircraft interior design. For example, custom dynamic fiber optic accent lights seamlessly integrated into the headliner in a “starlight” pattern, real carbon fibre accents throughout the cabin, new mid-cabin bulkhead with pocket door and all-wood eucalyptus paneling. The aircraft is scheduled for delivery in eight weeks.
Additional design elements:
- Custom-designed seats and dado panels upholstered in Garrett leathers
- Tapis Ultraleather on upper panels
- Stateroom divans upholstered in Loro Piana cashmere
- New red stone countertops
- Custom-made Italian hand-tufted carpet
- Dado panels covered in matching white oak natural blonde veneer, accented on select surfaces with black pinstripe design
Cabin management system (CMS) and in-flight entertainment (IFE) highlights:
- Custom CMS with individual touch panels and ability to stream content from any passenger device to any screen in the cabin
- All other lighting updated to RGB LEDs
- PLEX media server
- New forward and aft HD monitors
- Alto audio system
Ben Shirazi, president, VIP Completions and president, SmartJets says: “The client’s vision was to push the envelope in terms of what an aircraft refurbishment could represent.
“The results will be spectacularly unique – unlike any other business jet in service. For us, this was a true end-to-end project.
“Our SmartJets team identified and acquired the optimal aircraft. We will also manage the custom exterior paint work by Duncan Aviation.
“The YODEZEEN Miami team have presented their plans. Next, our VIP Completions team will get to work. Together, we will deliver an aircraft interior of unique beauty and refinement.”
Arthur Sharf, co-founder and lead architect, YODEZEEN adds: “We greatly value the collaboration with VIP Completions.
“Collectively, we bring a lot of talent and complementary skills to the table. The multidisciplinary team that we assembled will convert the client’s vision into reality using elegant minimalism and contemporary vision to create a beautifully tranquil living space in the sky”.