Lufthansa Technik is offering a new executive shuttle VIP interior concept for Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies that offers configurations varying from 20 to 52 passengers for the A320 family and 20 to 56 passengers for the Boeing 737. The company has developed 20 different cabin layouts for both aircraft families, from “an all-business/first-class configuration to more sophisticated versions with sleeping options, meeting and dining areas or private rooms.”

Walter Heerdt, senior vice president VIP and executive jet solutions. “Prospective customers from different regions are looking for possibilities to offer their special guests an exclusive onboard ambience while using the aircraft for their executive shuttle service. At the same time the interior design and completion of these executive shuttles must stay within a reasonable financial investment. We think that our concept meets exactly these customer requirements.” He suggested that the new offerings could be used to give a “second life” to pre-owned narrowbodies, making partial use of refurbished existing airline cabin interiors.

Lufthansa Technik (Booth 2289) expects the Executive Shuttle concept to prove particularly popular in Asia, where it will cooperate with Asian Sky Group, based in Hong Kong.

“Asian Sky Group’s expertise in evaluating and acquiring pre-owned aircraft will be an important support feature for Asian customers,” said Asian Sky general manager Jeffrey Lowe.

The turnaround-time for the cabin refurbishment will range from two to six months, depending on the selected interior. The refurbishment will be carried out at Lufthansa Technik’s VIP completion centers.