Greenpoint Technologies has signed a deal to outfit a new VIP Boeing 747-8 passenger jet with its trademark Aeroloft private sleeping suites.
Kirkland-based Greenpoint Technologies' Aeroloft is a modular product that features a customized stairway leading from the main flight deck to eight private sleeping suites on the upper level of the jumbo jet.
Greenpoint said its the sixth Aeroloft deal for a VIP Boeing 747-8. The Aeroloft will be installed and delivered before the end of the year, spokeswoman Christine Hadley said.
Greenpoint didn't identify the customer, but says on its website that itssix VIP 747-8 Aeroloft deals were for heads of state. Greenpoint also outfits Boeing 737, 777 and 787 Dreamliner jets with VIP interiors.
Greenpoint Technology delivered a luxury Boeing 777 to Crystal Cruises in 2017.
News of the rare deal came as Saudi Arabia's crown prince, Mohammed bin Salman, was scheduled to visit Seattle on March 30, including a pop in at the Everett factory where Boeing makes 747s.
Boeing hasn't announced any orders for 747 passenger jets in 2018, but it logged two orders for jumbos in March 2017 and November. Boeing didn't disclose the buyers. The list price for a new 747-8 is $402.9 million.
Boeing spokesman Paul Bergman said he had no details to provide about the Greenpoint project.
"The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia has been an important partner to Boeing for more than 70 years," he said. "And we look forward to engaging with His Royal Highness Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman during his visit to the United States as part of Boeing’s ongoing commitment to support the Kingdom’s national security.and its Vision 2030."
Vision 2030 is Saudi Arabia's plan to reduce its dependence on oil revenues by diversifying its economy.
Greenpoint's 747 sleeping suites provide comfortable rest areas removed from the main cabin for passengers on long flights. The Aeroloft is a kit produced by Greenpoint and installed by qualified facilities.
Greenpoint Executive Vice President Bret Neely said years of development, production, installations and testing ensure that Aeroloft makes efficient use of space on 747-8 aircraft.
"It is an excellent example of Greenpoint’s collaboration with an original equipment manufacturer (Boeing) to design and manufacture a unique interior solution for our joint clientele,” Neely said.
Greenpoint Technologies is an affiliate of Zodiac Aerospace, which is now a member of France's Safran Group.
Boeing and Delta employees enjoyed a farewell visit with the retired double-decker jumbo jet at Paine Field in Everett.
