Shanghai, at the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (ABACE) currently being held in Shanghai, Boeing [NYSE: BA] Business Jets (BBJ) announced the latest BBJ aircraft to enter service.

The airplane, a 737-700 with -800 wings and other modifications for longer range, was delivered earlier this month to a private businessman in the United States. It is the second BBJ for this customer.

Capt. Steve Taylor, BBJ President  said "Our repeat customers aren't limited to governments and charter companies, but include private individuals who love the comfort and capability of their BBJ so much, they buy another one."

This is the first BBJ to enter service with Honeywell's Ovation Select digital system.

Tony Brancato, Vice President for Business and General Aviation Aftermarket at Honeywell Aerospace added:

"Ovation Select offers the latest technological advancements to deliver seamless and easy connectivity – whether passengers are connected via their BlackBerry, using their laptops or iPads or conducting a video conference call.

"The modular, lightweight and flexible cabin management system provides component command and control, high-quality, crystal-clear surround sound audio and vivid full high-definition (1080p) video which is stunning to watch on the 42-inch and 46-inch high definition monitors found in this BBJ."

This particular BBJ can carry up to 19 passengers with a interior completed by Jet Tech of Spokane, Wash.

The capability of the BBJ  has seven auxiliary fuel tanks, the owner will enjoy more than 5,600 nautical mile range at Mach 0.80 – equivalent to about 12 hours nonstop flight time (plus reserve fuel).

Contact: Boeing