Captains,
Good afternoon. I hope you all are enjoying a nice early autumn weekend.
Today I have a small preview for you of the impending release of the PMDG 737NGXu BBJ Expansion Package that is just completing testing this week. Our BBJ is based upon the highly successful NGXu simulation and includes provides a completely different kind of flying than the stock passenger airplanes upon which the BBJ/BBJ2 are based.
For this expansion we have added a bunch of new features to let you access the full range of capabilities inherent to the business flying world; a full executive interior with customized lighting, VIP ground transportation vehicles, configurable aux fuel system, new standby indications, cockpit layout changes, electronic flight bag planning customized to the executive configuration, auxiliary fuel indication and ground operations modified to reflect the servicing requirements of a high-end VIP transportation vehicle.
This package is an expansion to the highly popular PMDG 737NGXu product line and requires only that you have the base package installed. (It is not dependent upon either the 600/700 or Cargo expansions.)
Of course the models have full PBR treatment- and we are very much looking forward to Lockheed Martin releasing an update to their engine's capabilities (v5.1, we hope?) that will improve the handling of polished aluminum surfaces, as your average BBJ has a range of them. From leading edges to intake lips to the bright-work on the self-contained air-stair, it is rare to see dirt or grime on the centerpiece to any business titan's transportation gem. BBJs get as much time under a polish rag as they spend in the sky- so everything sparkles like new.
With the PMDG 737NGXu BBJ Expansion you will have an opportunity to visit the "other" parking aprons away from the jetways and the the hustle of airline transportation. Instead, you can park door-side at the executive terminal and await your passengers who will be whisked right up to the airplane in a fleet of black SUVs that we have added to PMDG Ground Operations. The entire Ground Ops process has been modified to eliminate many functions you just won't find around BBJs, and instead includes servicing according to Boeing's guidelines for a VIP airplane.
For those with business operations spanning the globe, range is critical. We have given you the entire suite of potential fuel options for the BBJ/BBJ2 fleet, based upon a mixture of Boeing and after-market options available to BBJ owners. You will be surprised to find your 737 now has range to compete with even the longest range airliners, but that range isn't simply a matter of carrying more gas. The commensurate reduction in weight associated with not hauling 120 people/bags and freight means that your BBJ/BBJ2 will climb higher, faster, thus getting into the greater fuel economy of high altitude much more quickly than one of those cattle-cars. The added fuel and added economy mean the BBJ/BBJ2 are truly globe spanning airplanes.
And since you are going great distance, the amenities are important! We included an entire cabin layout for your executive to enjoy, along with a comprehensive galley, crew quarters, VIP lounge, working spaces, sleeping spaces and yes- a shower so that your BBJ owner can arrive fully refreshed from their journey.
I suppose this is a good spot to point out that I have told you repeatedly, "PMDG will never get into the bizjet market." Apparently I was wrong.
Welcome to PMDG's entry into the bizjet realm.
Release is pending- we hope in this coming week. We will push a pretty significant update to the entire 737NGXu product line in conjunction with this update- so be watching the PMDG Operations Center for those updates to begin rolling out.
A *very* brief update of other news:
-RSR
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Good afternoon. I hope you all are enjoying a nice early autumn weekend.
Today I have a small preview for you of the impending release of the PMDG 737NGXu BBJ Expansion Package that is just completing testing this week. Our BBJ is based upon the highly successful NGXu simulation and includes provides a completely different kind of flying than the stock passenger airplanes upon which the BBJ/BBJ2 are based.
For this expansion we have added a bunch of new features to let you access the full range of capabilities inherent to the business flying world; a full executive interior with customized lighting, VIP ground transportation vehicles, configurable aux fuel system, new standby indications, cockpit layout changes, electronic flight bag planning customized to the executive configuration, auxiliary fuel indication and ground operations modified to reflect the servicing requirements of a high-end VIP transportation vehicle.
This package is an expansion to the highly popular PMDG 737NGXu product line and requires only that you have the base package installed. (It is not dependent upon either the 600/700 or Cargo expansions.)
Of course the models have full PBR treatment- and we are very much looking forward to Lockheed Martin releasing an update to their engine's capabilities (v5.1, we hope?) that will improve the handling of polished aluminum surfaces, as your average BBJ has a range of them. From leading edges to intake lips to the bright-work on the self-contained air-stair, it is rare to see dirt or grime on the centerpiece to any business titan's transportation gem. BBJs get as much time under a polish rag as they spend in the sky- so everything sparkles like new.
With the PMDG 737NGXu BBJ Expansion you will have an opportunity to visit the "other" parking aprons away from the jetways and the the hustle of airline transportation. Instead, you can park door-side at the executive terminal and await your passengers who will be whisked right up to the airplane in a fleet of black SUVs that we have added to PMDG Ground Operations. The entire Ground Ops process has been modified to eliminate many functions you just won't find around BBJs, and instead includes servicing according to Boeing's guidelines for a VIP airplane.
For those with business operations spanning the globe, range is critical. We have given you the entire suite of potential fuel options for the BBJ/BBJ2 fleet, based upon a mixture of Boeing and after-market options available to BBJ owners. You will be surprised to find your 737 now has range to compete with even the longest range airliners, but that range isn't simply a matter of carrying more gas. The commensurate reduction in weight associated with not hauling 120 people/bags and freight means that your BBJ/BBJ2 will climb higher, faster, thus getting into the greater fuel economy of high altitude much more quickly than one of those cattle-cars. The added fuel and added economy mean the BBJ/BBJ2 are truly globe spanning airplanes.
And since you are going great distance, the amenities are important! We included an entire cabin layout for your executive to enjoy, along with a comprehensive galley, crew quarters, VIP lounge, working spaces, sleeping spaces and yes- a shower so that your BBJ owner can arrive fully refreshed from their journey.
I suppose this is a good spot to point out that I have told you repeatedly, "PMDG will never get into the bizjet market." Apparently I was wrong.
Welcome to PMDG's entry into the bizjet realm.
Release is pending- we hope in this coming week. We will push a pretty significant update to the entire 737NGXu product line in conjunction with this update- so be watching the PMDG Operations Center for those updates to begin rolling out.
A *very* brief update of other news:
- 777 Base Package update should go to testing late this week. (hopefully!)
- 777-200ER preview is pending... stay tuned for that.
- PMDG 737NG3 for MSFS: We still expect this product to be 12+ months away based upon the condition and trajectory of MSFS.
- PMDG DC-6 update/PBR should commence work here in the next month or so.
- PMDG Global Flight Operations: Release date is on the calendar... We will start to preview this shortly.
-RSR
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Danny Z.Cebis
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