Found these old aircraft interior photos from an ex-tech — any idea what aircraft or programme they’re from?
Posted by Konig_Finn_99@reddit | aviation | View on Reddit | 4 comments
Picked these up from an old aircraft technician along with a load of manuals (BAC 500 series, 757, A320 etc).
They’re stamped “AeResearch Aviation” and have reference numbers like 38009-7C / 5C on the back.
The interiors look more like a private/VIP aircraft than a standard airliner — full bed, lounge seating, dressing area etc — but I’ve got no idea what aircraft they relate to (or if they’re even tied to a specific one).
Just wondering if anyone recognises the style, company, or era — or knows what “AeResearch Aviation” refers to in this context.
AtariFerrariNH@reddit
I think that is a BAC 1-11. There used to be one based in the NY area that did charter, and that looks familiar. I'll see if I can find the airplane I'm thinking of.
galloping_skeptic@reddit
My best guess is a BAE 146 based on the fuselage shape and the low windows, though a BAC 111 is pretty close too.
I think the fuselage is too wide to be an early Gulfstream. Given that it appears to be wider than it is tall, I tend to lean more something of British origin.
cancerous_176@reddit
Definitely not a Gulfstream, maybe an original Global Express interior concept?
Stoney3K@reddit
These look like they could even have been cabin concept demonstrators for an exhibition and not flying interiors. The name "AeResearch" would imply that they're an R&D company so that could match with them developing potential cabin layouts for customers.