Boeing Business Jet
Boeing Business Jets | |
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Role | Business jet |
Manufacturer | Boeing Commercial Airplanes |
Designer | Borge Boeskov |
First flight | September 4, 1998 |
Introduction | 1999 |
Status | In production, in service |
Primary user | Boeing |
Produced | 1998–present |
Number built | +250 (as of December 31, 2021) (including BBJ1, BBJ2, BBJ3, 747BBJ, 757BBJ, 767BBJ, 777BBJ & 787BBJ) |
Developed from | Boeing Commercial Airplanes |
ABoeing Business Jet (BBJ) is a version of a
The BBJ was first designed in 1996 as a high-performance derivative of the Boeing 737 Next Generation by Borge Boeskov, at the request of Phil Condit, president of Boeing, and Jack Welch, chairman and CEO of General Electric.[1] BBJs typically seat between 19 and 50 passengers. All models are delivered by Boeing without a fitted interior so that the customer can modify to their specific requests. Since its introduction as a separate group, over 260 BBJs have been delivered.
Boeing expanded the BBJ brand to include configurations based on the
After the launch of the BBJ,
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 the first delivery occurred on October 15, 2018. The BBJ MAX replaces and improves upon the original BBJ 737 family, featuring a lower 6,500 ft cabin altitude for enhanced passenger comfort as well as a 15% reduction in fuel burn and an increase in range to over 6,000 nmi brought by new CFM LEAP-1B engines, improved aerodynamics, auxiliary fuel tanks, and other systems.
The BBJ MAX is based on the Boeing 737 MAX family of aircraft. Unlike most commercial 737s, the BBJ MAX is fitted with retractable airstairs to allow independent operations at remote airfields. BBJ MAX aircraft are also equipped with all of the optional extra features available on commercial 737s, as well as the highest takeoff weight certification and maximum available engine thrust option.
The BBJ MAX also benefits from its commercial counterparts. Direct operating costs are estimated at $5,200 to $5,600 per hour, which is lower than many purpose-built business jets of similar size. This efficiency is partly enabled by a low utilization maintenance program, which lengthens the distance between maintenance intervals for BBJ operators – major checks occurring every four years, and heavy checks only once every 12 years.
- BBJ 737-7 (BBJ MAX 7) is a variant of the 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 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 2023, the equipped price of the BBJ MAX 7 was $101.5M, $110.5M for the MAX 8, and $118.5M for the MAX 9.[2]
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 large 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, the longest of any current business jet.
BBJ
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, currently expected in 2025.
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
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
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 the 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.
Operators
Private
BBJs were initially operated by Fortune 100 companies like
State VIP users
Most BBJs are operated by governments for VIP transport in U.S., Australia and Africa, plus Colombia, Turkey, India, UAE, Jordan, Malaysia, South Africa and Tunisia; or Middle East oil barons like Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Saudi Arabia royalty.[3]
- Australia
- Royal Australian Air Force (2)
- No. 34 Squadron RAAF leased 737 BBJ1 for VIP transport – to be replaced by 2 737 MAX 8 BBJs in 2024[4]
- Colombia
- Colombian Air Force(1)
- Grupo de Vuelos Especiales 82 Escuadrón de Transporte Especial 821 for VIP transport
- India
- Indian Air Force (3)
- Air HQ Communication Squadron for Government VIP use
- Indonesia
- Indonesian Air Force (1)
- 17th Air Squadron
- BBJ2 for Presidential & Government VVIP flight[6]
- Kazakhstan
- Armed Forces of the Republic of Kazakhstan (1)
- Kuwait
- Kuwait Air Force (2)
- Madagascar
- Presidency (1)
- Malaysia
- Royal Malaysian Air Force (1)
- 1st Division 2 Squadron for VIP
- Mexico
- Mexican Air Force (1)
- General Coordination of the Presidential Air Transport Unit - 787 for government VIP flight, currently stored.
- Morocco
- Royal Moroccan Air Force (2)
- Netherlands
- Royal Netherlands Air Force (1)[7]
- Niger
- Government of Niger (1)
- 5U-BAG for government VIP flight stored since 2014.[8]
- Nigeria
- Nigerian Air Force (1)
- NAF Mobility Command
- Poland
- Polish Air Force
- * 3rd Transport Aviation Wing Aviation Squadron for government VIP flight, beginning in 2020 (2 BBJ2)[9]
- Qatar
- Qatar Amiri Flight (1)
- sold to Moroccan Government in 2010
- South Africa
- South African Air Force (1)
- 21 Squadron SAAF for VIP transport
- Tunisia
- Republic of Tunisia Government (1)
- Turkey
- Republic of Turkey (1)
- Boeing 747-8ZV (BBJ) for VIP transport
- United Arab Emirates
- Royal Jet (6) BBJ1 for Government VIP flight[10][unreliable source?]
Orders and deliveries
Through December 2022[11] | |||||||
Aircraft | 737 | 757 | 767 | 777 | 787 | 747 | Total |
Orders | 198 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 18 | 17 | 263 |
Deliveries | 190 | 5 | 8 | 17 | 16 | 17 | 253 |
In service | 188 | 5 | 8 | 16 | 14 | 13 | 244 |
See also
- Environmental impact of aviation– Effect of emissions from aircraft engines
Related development
Aircraft of comparable role, configuration, and era
Related lists
- Air transports of heads of state and government
- List of active United States military aircraft
- List of civil aircraft
- List of military aircraft of the United States
Notes
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