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GREENPOINT TECHNOLOGIES Founded in 1987, Greenpoint Technologies is a premier Business Jet Completion Center providing turnkey VIP interior completions for private individuals, corporations and Heads-of-State. They encompass all disciplines in-house including interior design, engineering, program management, manufacturing, installation, certification and post-delivery support. They have led the VIP industry by completing the world’s first V-VIP Boeing 747-8 in 2014 as well as the world’s first V-VIP Boeing 787-8 in 2016. THE HISTORY The company’s first VIP Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) completion had actually been delivered in 2001. Since then, the company has delivered over 20 full interior (green) completions with various upgrade programs for both widebody and narrowbody aircraft. Artistry, engineering and innovation are part of Greenpoint’s roots. The company, for example, developed the patented 747-8 VIP Aeroloft®, an interior kit that has been installed on four VIP 747-8s flying today. It contains eight private sleeping berths, a changing room and staircase installed above the main deck between doors 4 and 5 of the 747-8.

THE DESIGN

The company supports various upgrades on a fleet of Headof-State business jets, serving clients for over a decade. Other programs include Boeing and Airbus interior design development for confidential customers. In completing these projects Greenpoint has worked with Boeing, Kestrel Aviation, Pierrejean Design Studio, and Crystal AirCruises, amongst other private clients. Greenpoint has also worked closely with Boeing to deliver the world’s first 747-8 V-VIP Interior Completion in 2014 and the first 787-8 V-VIP Interior Completion in 2016. Recognizing the Boeing 787-8 is a different type of completion, they met with Boeing to understand the new airframe, then identified its technical challenges and determined solutions which they implemented on their two 787-8s.

Next, designers define and detail furniture standards, then model and sketch all interior elements. Lighting and soft materials such

as fabrics, colors and textures are selected to meet flammability certification requirements, and are applied to finish the interior for client approval. Interior colors, texture layouts and features are adjusted and fine-tuned in advance of fabrication to visualise the décor concepts and design elements, Greenpoint Design Illustrators use software including 3D Studio Max, AutoCAD, Photoshop and After Effects digital computer aided drafting (CAD) data to build virtual interiors, renderings and videos. Thus, the Greenpoint Team can assess the décor, function and livability of the interior layout in ways not possible through the traditional art-based graphic design process.

THE BUILD

THE CHALLENGES

THE FUTURE

Modern, clean and functional interior schemes are the increasing focus for modern day jet owners, with clients wanting the luxury and performance of their cars, yachts, homes and offices in their airplane. This has created an interesting balance between the four sectors, within which parallels are becoming ever more present and relevant for designers. To be prepared, aircraft designers need to be far ahead of new trends and technology, advocating for these features early.

In 2017, Greenpoint plans to monitor progress and quality inspections prior to delivery of their second 787-8 VIP interior completion and the Boeing 777-200LR VIP interior completion for Crystal AirCruises. In addition, they recently signed an MOU with Spike Aerospace to develop the interior for their Spike S-512 Supersonic Business Jet. Another busy year developing design schemes for their upcoming confidential programs is excitedly predicted.

Greenpoint’s Design Team works with each client to create an interior concept that reflects their individual tastes. They can either lead the interior design effort or assist third-party designers. The design process begins with an ergonomic study which translates into the floorplan layout, designed to meet the customer’s desires and specification requirements.

Greenpoint’s cabinet and machine shops transform the design and engineering into reality. All interior components, excluding IFE and systems, are built in-house. Cabinetry is built and engineered to be low maintenance, aesthetically beautiful and specifically customised for each interior. Cabinetry artisans and installation technicians will then carefully install the interior elements including all systems, cabinetry, ceilings, sidewalls, flooring and furniture per the engineering and design specifications for an on-time

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delivery. Their design team works closely with the engineering team, who develop the technical requirements to design, manufacture, install and certify the custom interior. Engineering generates all drawings and requirement specifications, as well as analyses aircraft stress, substantiation, weight and balance loads and systems certification for overall functionality and airworthiness. Greenpoint’s Engineering Lab conducts pre-design and certification testing for each program. The lab is an important asset in the engineering process as it provides immediate feedback to the Design Team in validating design feasibility.


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