Models
Current production models
Narrow body
The primary product offered by Boeing Business Jets is the BBJ 737 MAX family. Launch was announced on April 2, 2014 and first delivery occurred on October 15, 2018. The BBJ MAX replaces and improves upon the original BBJ 737 family. It features lower cabin altitude for enhanced passenger comfort, new CFM LEAP-1B engines, improved aerodynamics, and advanced systems to deliver a 15% reduction in fuel consumption with increased range over the original BBJ family.
The BBJ MAX is based upon the Boeing 737 MAX family of aircraft. Unlike most commercial 737s, the BBJ MAX has integrated airstairs to allow independent operations at remote airfields. BBJ MAX aircraft also come with equipped with all of the optional systems and features available on the commercial 737, as well as the highest takeoff weight and maximum engine thrust. Another key difference is the installation of auxiliary fuel tanks in the cargo compartment to achieve ranges in excess of 6,000 nmi (11,110 km), and a low cabin altitude system. The latter maintains a maximum cabin altitude of 6,500 even at the maximum cruise altitude of 41,000 ft, to improve passenger comfort and well-being.
The BBJ MAX benefits from its commercial roots. Direct operating costs are estimated at $5,200 to $5,600 per hour – significantly lower than purpose-built business jets. This efficiency is partly enabled by a low utilization maintenance program (known as LUMP), which stretches out the maintenance intervals for BBJ operators – major checks occurring every 4 years, and heavy checks only once every 12 years.
- BBJ 737-7 (BBJ MAX 7) is a variant of Boeing 737 MAX 7. It is 6 ft 4 in (1.93m) longer than the original BBJ1 and features a range of 6,600 nmi (12,225 km), which is 445 nmi (825 km) further than the BBJ1. The 737-7 is currently undergoing certification.
- BBJ 737-8 (BBJ MAX 8) is a variant of the Boeing 737 MAX 8. It first flew on April 16, 2018, and was first delivered in October of that year. The middle member of the family, it offers a strong combination of size and range.
- BBJ 737-9 (BBJ MAX 9) is a variant of the Boeing 737 MAX 9 and is the largest member of the BBJ MAX family, offering a cabin floor area of 1,120 sq ft (104.1 m2). The first BBJ 737-9 was delivered green on August 18, 2021.
In 2021, the equipped price of the BBJ MAX 7 was $98.3M, $107.3M for the MAX 8 and $115.2M for the MAX 9.
Specifications
| Variant | BBJ MAX 7 | BBJ MAX 8 | BBJ MAX 9 |
| Cabin | 884 sq ft / 82.1 m2 | 1,025 sq ft / 95.2 m2 | 1,120 sq ft / 104.1 m2 |
| Cargo | 274 cu.ft / 7.8 m³ | 593 cu.ft / 16.8 m³ | 775 cu.ft / 21.9 m³ |
| Length | 116 ft 8 in / 35.6 m | 129 ft 8 in / 39.6 m | 138 ft 2 in / 42.1 m |
| Span × Height | 117 ft 10 in / 35.9 m × 40 ft 4 in / 12.3 m | ||
| MTOW | 177,000 lb / 80.3 t | 181,200 lb / 82.2 t | 194,700 lb / 88.3 t |
| Max Payload | 32,500 lb (14.7 t) | 35,200 lb (16.0 t) | 38,800 lb (17.6 t) |
| OEW | 106,200 lb (48.2 t) | 110,200 lb (50.0 t) | 117,700 lb (53.4 t) |
| Furnishings | 15,500 lb (7.0 t) | 18,000 lb (8.2 t) | 21,000 lb (9.5 t) |
| MEW | 90,700 lb (41.2 t) | 92,200 lb (41.8 t) | 96,700 lb (43.9 t) |
| Fuel capacity | 10,103 US gal
(38,244 liters) |
10,381 US gal
(39,296 liters) |
10,910 US gal
(41,299 liters) |
| Engines (2×) | CFM International LEAP | ||
| Range (8 pax) | 6,600 nmi (12,225 km) | 6,465 nmi (11,975 km) | 6,355 nmi (11,770 km) |
Wide Body
Based on Boeing's commercial 787 Dreamliner, the BBJ 787 is a successful business jet featuring a composite airframe and low cabin altitude system. It is partnered with the largest passenger and business aviation aircraft currently produced, the 777X. The BBJ 777X was announced on Dec. 10, 2018, and it will have the capability to fly more than halfway around the world without stopping, farther than any business jet ever built.
BBJ 787 Family: Based on the successful Boeing 787 Dreamliner family, the BBJ 787−8 and the BBJ 787-9 are long range aircraft, with ranges of 9,960 and 9,475 nmi (18,445 and 17,550 km), respectively, with 25 passengers. Eighteen were ordered through September 2022 with 16 delivered.
BBJ 777X Family: Boeing launched BBJ variants of the 777X at the Middle East Business Aviation Association Show in December 2018. The BBJ 777-8 and 777-9 will have ranges of 11,835 and 11,330 nmi (21,920 and 20,985 km), respectively, with 25 passengers. Now the largest business jets in the world, these aircraft have cabin areas of 3,256 and 3,689 sq. ft. (302.5 and 342.7 sq m) cabin. The cabin area of the 777-9 is larger than the main deck of a 747-400, and will be 30% cheaper to operate per hour. The 777X is currently undergoing certification before entry-into-service.
Specifications
| Variant | BBJ 787-8 | BBJ 787-9 | BBJ 777-8 | BBJ 777-9 |
| Cabin | 2,340 sq.ft
/ 217.3 m2 |
2,688 sq.ft / 249.7 m2 | 3,256 sq.ft / 302.5 m2 | 3,689 sq.ft / 342.7 m2 |
| Cargo | 4,397 cu.ft / 124.5 m³ | 5,452 cu.ft / 154.4 m³ | 6,332 cu.ft / 179.3 m³ | 7,705 cu.ft / 218.2 m³ |
| Length | 186 ft 1 in (56.7 m) | 206 ft 1 in (62.8 m) | 229 ft / 69.8 m | 251 ft 9 in / 76.7 m |
| Span | 197 ft 3 in (60.1 m) | 235 ft 5 in / 71.8 m | ||
| Height | 55 ft 6 in (16.9 m) | 55 ft 10 in (17.0 m) | 63 ft 11in / 19.5 m | 64 ft 1 in / 19.5 m |
| MTOW | 502,500 lb / 227.9 t | 560,000 lb / 254.0 t | 775,000 lb / 351.5 t | |
| Max Payload | 78,000 lb (35.3 t) | 104,600 lb (47.4 t) | 138,500 lb (62.8 t) | 147,000 lb
(66.6 t) |
| OEW | 277,000 lb (125.7 t) | 295,400 lb (134.0 t) | 402,500 lb (182.6 t) | 415,000 lb (188.3 t) |
| Furnishings | 40,000 lb (18.1 t) | 45,000 lb (20.4 t) | 55,000 lb (25.0 t) | 65,000 lb (29.5 t) |
| MEW | 237,000 lb (107.6 t) | 250,400 lb (113.6 t) | 347,500 lb (157.6 t) | 350,000 lb (158.8 t) |
| Fuel capacity | 33,340 US gal (126,206 liters) | 33,380 US gal (126,357 liters) | 52,136 US gal / 197,356 liters | |
| Engines | GEnx-1B or Rolls-Royce Trent 1000 | General Electric GE9X | ||
| Range (25 pax) | 9,960 nmi (18,445 km) | 9,475 nmi (17,550 km) | 11,835 nmi (21,920 km) | 11,330 nmi (20,985 km) |
Out-of-production models
Narrow-body The first BBJ (often referred to as “BBJ” or “BBJ1”) was based on the 737-700 with a stronger wing and landing gear from the 737-800. It offered up to nine auxiliary belly fuel tanks to extend the aircraft's range to over 6,000 nautical miles (11,000 km). Aviation Partners winglets became standard on the BBJ, giving it a 5% range boost.
In 2002, the BBJ2, based on the 737-800, was introduced, offering a 25% longer cabin with a similar range with five tanks. In 2009, the BBJ3 was introduced based on the even longer 737-900.
During its 20 years of production, 150 BBJs entered service, triple the initial forecast of 50. Boeing delivered the last BBJ based on the 737NG in 2021.
- BBJ (retroactively referred to as the BBJ1) was based on the 737-700, and formed the basis for the 737-700ER. This was the initial, and most popular variant.
- BBJ2 was based on the 737-800.
- BBJ3 was based on the 737-900ER.
- BBJ C was based on the 737-700C. This aircraft features the ability to "quick change" between a configuration for VIP passengers and for cargo. In United States Navy service, this is known as the C-40A Clipper.
Wide-body
Boeing previously offered BBJs based on the 747-8 Intercontinental, the final model of the venerable 747 family, and BBJs based on the 777 aircraft.
- BBJ 747: The 2nd largest business jet ever produced, it offered over 4,700 sq ft (440 m2) of cabin area, across the main and upper decks. It had a range of 8,875 nmi (16,436 km) with 100 passengers, 17 were ordered through September 2022, all delivered.
- BBJ 777: The BBJ 777-200LR and BBJ 777-300ER, based on the commercial 777s of those variants, were offered prior to the introduction of the BBJ 777X family. They offered ranges of 10,030 and 9,300 nmi (18,580 and 17,220 km) with 75 passengers, respectively. Seventeen were ordered, and all have been delivered.
