Aircraft
Joe Benson Takes the Controls at Boeing Business Jets
Upcoming models include the BBJ Max 7 and 777X
Boeing Business Jets
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Joe Benson took over as president of Boeing Business Jets (BBJ) in March, but he’s a long-time Boeing alumnus—he joined the company in 2010 after nearly 11 years in the U.S. Army. Benson was not unfamiliar with Boeing Business Jets before taking on his latest role, having worked as business director and as deputy to former division president Erika Pearson.

Representing the brand that week at the NBAA-BACE static display is a BBJ 737-700—YG128—which was completed in 2012 and is available to buy or lease. The bizliner’s interior features a suite-aft layout with a shower, queen-size bed, separate guest room, and large open living space, according to the company. Recent upgrades include Aviation Partners Split Scimitar Winglets and Ka-band satcom.