Boeing Skyview plane window, the largest of all time, to launch in 2018

The largest window on any passenger aircraft, measuring a whopping 137cm x 45cm, will be unveiled next year. The Skyview Panoramic, developed for Boeing by aerospace firm Fokker Technologies, will offer unrivalled views from 35,000 feet. But not everyone will get the chance to enjoy the vistas – plans are only in place to install them on corporate planes. Following a 2018 launch, all new Boeing Business Jet (BBJ), BBJ2 and BBJ Max aircraft will include the giant apertures, which can sit in multiple locations to the aft of the wing. They may also be added to Boeing's existing corporate aircraft at the request of owners. Fokker first proposed the Skyview Panoramic several years ago but had been waiting for FAA and EASA approval. "We are proud to announce the next step for the Skyview Panoramic window together with Boeing Business Jets," said Peter Somers, President of GKN's Fokker Services business. "The innovative technology applied in the largest window in the market, enhances passenger comfort and is now also available for BBJ MAX airplanes." One of the most notable features of the Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which launched in 2009, is its larger windows. But at just 45cm in length they pale in comparison to the Skyview Panoramic.<br/>