This Luxury Boeing 747-8 for the Super-Rich is a Palace in the Sky

As close as you'll ever get to the inside of a luxury airliner

By Aubrey Cohen and SeattlePI.com staff Published: Feb 24, 2015

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Most of us can't afford to fly first-class, let alone buy our own jet. And even within that exclusive world, it's a big step up from your standard private jet to a personalized Boeing 747-8.?Greenpoint Technologies, of Kirkland, recently fitted out the industry's first VIP 747-8 for a private, undisclosed client.

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Lounge luxury

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Lounge of a VIP Boeing 747-8 finished by Greenpoint Technologies, of Kirkland, Wash. Photo: Greenpoint Technologies

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Exterior

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The Greenpoint Technologies 747 is based off of a Boeing 747-8, similar to this model, which is shown in test flight in an image provided by Boeing. Photo: Bob Thomas BCA Graphics, Boeing

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Perfect for a casual chat

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Lounge of a VIP Boeing 747-8 finished by Greenpoint Technologies, of Kirkland, Wash. Photo: Greenpoint Technologies

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A little more relaxed

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Lounge of a VIP Boeing 747-8 finished by Greenpoint Technologies, of Kirkland, Wash. Photo: Greenpoint Technologies

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Put your feet up

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Lounge of a VIP Boeing 747-8 finished by Greenpoint Technologies, of Kirkland, Wash. Photo: Greenpoint Technologies

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Lounge around with a fine champagne

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Master stateroom of a VIP Boeing 747-8 finished by Greenpoint Technologies, of Kirkland, Wash. Photo: Greenpoint Technologies

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Perfect for power naps

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Master suite lounge of a VIP Boeing 747-8 finished by Greenpoint Technologies, of Kirkland, Wash. Photo: Greenpoint Technologies

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You're the master of the plane

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Master suite of a VIP Boeing 747-8 finished by Greenpoint Technologies, of Kirkland, Wash. Photo: Greenpoint Technologies

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Take your seat at the head of the table

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Dining room of a VIP Boeing 747-8 finished by Greenpoint Technologies, of Kirkland, Wash. Photo: Greenpoint Technologies

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Conduct business in the sky

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Conference room of a VIP Boeing 747-8 finished by Greenpoint Technologies, of Kirkland, Wash. Photo: Greenpoint Technologies

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Ideal for working lunches

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Office/guest room of a VIP Boeing 747-8 finished by Greenpoint Technologies, of Kirkland, Wash. Photo: Greenpoint Technologies

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Your hosting space

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Stateroom of a VIP Boeing 747-8 finished by Greenpoint Technologies, of Kirkland, Wash. Photo: Greenpoint Technologies

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Your very own stateroom

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Stateroom concept image of a VIP Boeing 747-8 finished by Greenpoint Technologies, of Kirkland, Wash. Photo: Greenpoint Technologies

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Because of course you need a forward stateroom

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Forward stateroom of a VIP Boeing 747-8 finished by Greenpoint Technologies, of Kirkland, Wash. Photo: Greenpoint Technologies

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Reserve the upper-deck lounge for your closest friends

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Upper-deck lounge of a VIP Boeing 747-8 finished by Greenpoint Technologies, of Kirkland, Wash. Photo: Greenpoint Technologies

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Lounge luxury

Exterior

Perfect for a casual chat

A little more relaxed

Put your feet up

Lounge around with a fine champagne

Perfect for power naps

You're the master of the plane

Take your seat at the head of the table

Conduct business in the sky

Ideal for working lunches

Your hosting space

Your very own stateroom

Because of course you need a forward stateroom

Reserve the upper-deck lounge for your closest friends

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