Boeing Business Jets
Boeing Business Jets
When the World's Greatest Airliner Became the World's Greatest Private Jet
"There are aircraft manufacturers. And then there is Gulfstream."
Boeing has been building aircraft that define their eras since 1916 — from the B-17 Flying Fortress that helped shape the outcome of the Second World War to the 747 Jumbo Jet that democratised international air travel, and the 787 Dreamliner that redefined what long-haul passenger comfort could feel like. The same engineering organisation that produced these defining aircraft turned its attention to private aviation through the Boeing Business Jets programme — and the result was, inevitably, extraordinary.
What separates the BBJ from every other private aircraft is not simply its size or its range — though both are extraordinary. It is the combination of Boeing’s commercial airliner engineering integrity, the virtually unlimited customisation that the platform enables, and the statement of absolute authority that arrives with every BBJ on every ramp at every airport in the world. When a BBJ touches down, everyone present understands that something significant has arrived.
The Most Chartered BBJ Aircraft
| BBJ (737 MAX) | BBJ 2 | BBJ 3 | BBJ 777X | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Based on | 737 MAX 8 | 737 MAX 9 | 737 MAX 10 | 777X |
| Range | 6,625 nm | 5,765 nm | 5,100 nm | 11,645 nm |
| Typical passengers (VIP) | Up to 25 | Up to 40 | Up to 50 | Up to 50 |
| Cabin length | 94.7 ft | 102.6 ft | 107 ft | 187 ft |
| Cabin width | 11.6 ft | 11.6 ft | 11.6 ft | 19.3 ft |
| Cabin height | 7.2 ft | 7.2 ft | 7.2 ft | 9.1 ft |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.85 | Mach 0.85 | Mach 0.85 | Mach 0.90 |
| Typical charter rate* | $25k-$40k per hr | $30k-$48k per hr | $35k-$55k per hr | $65k-$95k per hr |
| Sample route | New York to London | New York to Dubai | New York to Singapore | Any city pair — nonstop |
Rates vary significantly by configuration, route, season, and operator. Contact Arc Jet Club for a precise quote.
BBJ (737 MAX 8) — The founding platform of the BBJ family and the aircraft that defined what a narrowbody flying palace could be. The BBJ’s 94.7-foot, 11.6-foot-wide cabin — delivered on the strength and range of the 737 MAX 8 airframe with additional fuel capacity — enables completion schemes that accommodate a master stateroom, private office, formal dining area, and guest cabin within a single narrowbody aircraft. At 6,625 nautical miles of range, it connects New York to London, Dubai to Beijing, or Los Angeles to Tokyo nonstop. CFM LEAP-1B engines of exceptional fuel efficiency make the BBJ one of the most economical aircraft to operate at this cabin scale. For clients entering the BBJ family for the first time — this is where the journey begins, and it begins magnificently.
BBJ 2 — A longer fuselage, a larger cabin, and more of everything that makes the BBJ exceptional. Based on the 737 MAX 9, the BBJ 2’s 102.6-foot cabin adds meaningful space for larger delegations, extended family travel, or completion schemes that require additional living zones without stepping to the BBJ 3’s scale. Range of 5,765 nautical miles covers the majority of intercontinental routes with a single fuel stop or many nonstop. For clients whose travel regularly involves groups of up to 40 passengers in VIP configuration — the BBJ 2 balances cabin scale and range with the operational economics of the 737 platform.
BBJ 3 — The largest narrowbody BBJ and the aircraft that pushes the 737 platform to its maximum expression. A 107-foot cabin accommodating up to 50 passengers in VIP configuration, with the same 11.6-foot width and 7.2-foot stand-up height that defines the BBJ narrowbody family. For large family groups, corporate leadership teams, and diplomatic missions that require maximum passenger capacity within the narrowbody BBJ format — the BBJ 3 is the definitive answer. Its 5,100-nautical-mile range covers transatlantic routing with strategic fuel stops on longer intercontinental sectors.
BBJ 777X — There are no words in conventional aviation vocabulary adequate to describe the BBJ 777X. Built on Boeing’s most advanced widebody platform — the 777X, which introduces folding wingtips, composite wings of record span, and GE9X engines of extraordinary power and efficiency — the BBJ 777X offers 11,645 nautical miles of nonstop range, a 187-foot cabin, a 19.3-foot width, and a 9.1-foot stand-up height that places it in a category beyond any other private aircraft in existence. New York to Singapore. London to Perth. Dubai to Los Angeles. Any city pair on earth — nonstop — in a cabin that completion centers configure as a complete private residence of extraordinary scale. The BBJ 777X is not simply the finest Boeing Business Jet. It is the finest private aircraft that human engineering has yet produced.
A BBJ charter does not exist on listing platforms. The finest aircraft change hands through private arrangement — negotiated between advisors whose reputations in the market are their currency. Arc Jet Club accesses BBJ charter availability that most clients will never find independently, negotiates directly on your behalf, and manages every element of the experience — from the crew briefing to the catering specification to the ramp arrival — to the standard that a BBJ demands and its passengers deserve.
Every inquiry begins and ends in complete confidence. An NDA is available immediately—and at this level, it is simply understood to apply from the moment the conversation begins.