Originally delivered in 1979 to Singapore Airlines as 9V-SGJ, the aircraft began its life in commercial service. It briefly operated for Alaska Airlines in 1985 before being transformed into a luxurious VIP jet.
During the conversion, the 727 received an exclusive interior with 32 VIP seats, a private bedroom suite, a shower-equipped bathroom, and a spacious lounge area – complete with fine wood finishes and leather upholstery. Technically, VP-CMO was upgraded to the rare Super 27 standard: its engines were replaced with more powerful, quieter versions and winglets were added to improve efficiency. This extended the aircraft’s operational life considerably and made it one of the most advanced Boeing 727s in private use.
Throughout its VIP career, the aircraft flew globally under various registrations, including VR-COJ and N31TR, and was most recently operated by MK Airlines. In 2010, it was retired and brought to Lasham, UK, where it remained parked and was eventually scrapped in 2014.