Rich pimp their planes as jet market takes off

When a Chinese customer asked for the interior of his new Bombardier Challenger 850 jet to be covered with pricey black carbon fiber, the designer was shocked - but happy to oblige.

"We'll do whatever you want, as long as it's within the realm of certification," says Sean Gillespie, executive vice-president for sales of Flying Colours, a North American aviation services company.

"Carbon fiber, we've used it before, but usually it's used as a trim."