Boeing is one of the most famous commercial aircraft manufacturers in the world and has been producing aircraft since 1916. Over the years, Boeing has developed and produced some of the most important aircraft in commercial aviation, including the Boeing 747, which is known as the Queen of the Skies. Currently, the company produces the Boeing 737, 767, 777, and 787 Dreamliner for commercial airlines across the world.

However, what many travelers do not know about Boeing is that the company also produces business jets. Boeing customizes some of its existing commercial aircraft into business jets for private owners, head-of-state operators, or even corporate companies. These jets are known as Boeing Business Jets (BBJ). Let’s take a closer look at some of the unique business jets that Boeing has created over the years. Let’s also take a look at some of the customizable options that Boeing has implemented in the design of these aircraft.

1 BBJ 737 MAX family of aircraft

Estimated pricing: $101.5 million to $118.5 million

The set of aircraft is based on the Boeing 737 MAX aircraft. This family includes the BBJ MAX 8 and BBJ MAX 9. The commercial family began with the 737 MAX 8 in 2015. The BBJ MAX family was announced shortly before the first commercial aircraft rolled out of production.

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The BBJ MAX replaces the existing BBJ 737 family, similar to the commercial side of Boeing. The BBJ MAX family also has significant upgrades from the previous iteration. This includes a lower cabin altitude for improved customer comfort, which reaches about 6,500 feet in altitude. Additionally, the range was increased to over 6,000 nautical miles (6,904 miles), mostly due to a reduction in fuel burn from the new and improved CFM LEAP-1B engines, which provide just under 30,000 pounds of thrust each. Other upgrades include the addition of auxiliary fuel tanks and other avionics upgrades.

Additionally, the interiors were heavily upgraded to allow for larger cabin floor areas and more overall space. These aircraft have the following cabin measurements:

• BBJ MAX 8: 1,025 square feet of cabin area and 593 cubic feet of cargo volume
• BBJ MAX 9: 1,120 square feet of cabin area and 775 cubic feet of cargo volume

2 BBJ Select

Estimated pricing: $95 million

This aircraft is based on the existing Boeing 737 MAX 7 aircraft. First announced in late 2023, Boeing does not expect to begin delivering this aircraft until 2026. This allows customers to purchase a private Boeing 737 MAX 7 for significantly cheaper, as Boeing itself does all customizations and refurbishments. Boeing expects to continue to sell unfinished BBJ 737 MAX 7s, but customers are required to find completion hangars for these aircraft.

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Boeing will offer this aircraft with a six-zone interior. The front zone is required to hold a crew rest area and lavatory, while the rear zone is required to include a VIP bed and shower suite. The remaining four zones are customizable and may include lounges, private bedrooms, or various seating arrangements. The overall interior measurements for this aircraft include 884 square feet of cabin area and 274 cubic feet of cargo volume.

3 BBJ 787 Dreamliner family

Estimated pricing: $250 million to $300 million

Boeing produces both the BBJ 787-8 and BBJ 787-9. The 787-9 is a slightly longer aircraft, about 20 feet longer. It also has an increased payload, which can hold 104,600 pounds instead of the 78,000 pounds of the 787-8. This brings the total maximum takeoff weight (MTOW) of each aircraft to 560,000 pounds and 502,500 pounds, respectively.

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Each of these aircraft is designed to fly at cabin altitudes of just 6,000 feet. These aircraft have the same cross-section, which has the following measurements:

• Cabin height: eight feet one inch
• Cabin width: 18 feet

Other interior improvements include multiple filtration systems to provide cleaner air and smooth ride technology that has sensors to detect and mitigate turbulence during flight.

4 BBJ 747

Estimated pricing: $370 million

The BBJ 747 is obviously based on the famous Boeing 747. This specific BBJ is based on the 747-8 variant. Although it is no longer in production, several high-ranking customers took advantage of this offering, and a total of seventeen BBJ 747s were ordered and delivered. Approximately 13 of these aircraft are still in use today.

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The double-decker aircraft provides over 4,700 square feet of cabin area. The cabin has a width of over 20 feet, per Corporate Jet Investor. Its standard BBJ configuration can also fly up to 100 passengers.

5 BBJ 777X family of aircraft

Estimated pricing: $400 million to $450 million

This variant of Boeing Business Jet was initially launched at the Middle East Business Aviation Association Show in December 2018. Boeing hopes to bring these aircraft to market by 2025 after the Boeing 777X completes its certification.

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These will be the largest business jets in the world. The BBJ 77-8 will have over 3,256 square feet of cabin area, and the BBJ 777-9 will have over 3,689 square feet of cabin area. The cargo area of these two aircraft is approximately 6,332 cubic feet and 7,705 cubic feet, respectively.