is putting an extreme spin on upcycling. ’s business-jet division announced a new plan to turn commercial-passenger 747-8 airliners into the largest floating palaces in the sky. The 747-8 Turnkey program will locate and acquire commercial 747s for clients, oversee a custom interior refurbishment at one of its associated facilities, and overhaul of the engines before delivering it to the client.

“The 747-8 continues to serve as a premier VIP and head of state aircraft and discerning customers are interested in continuing this tradition of excellence in private air travel,” said Joe Benson, president of , in a statement.

The BBJ 747-8’s range of 8,875 nautical miles gives it the ability to reach almost any two city pairs in the world, such as New York and Sydney or Dubai and Los Angeles, w

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