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BBJ

The original BBJ offers separate living areas inside a Boeing 737-based aircraft. It suits long journeys where a large party needs space for work, dining and rest.

19-50PassengersTypical cabin configurations

2.16 mCabin heightAt the highest point

11,373 kmMaximum rangeSee the loading conditions below

To be confirmedBaggage spaceConfiguration-dependent

Inside the BBJ

A closer look at the cabin

Example interior. Colours, seating and equipment vary by aircraft.

Why consider this model?

Separate cabin zonesCustom seating and roomsSpace to move around

See the actual scale

How much space?

Man 180 cm tall, scale illustration — 180 cm

Woman 165 cm tall, scale illustration — 165 cm

2.16 m3.53 m

One illustrative configurationCabin length 24.13 m

Cabin height and people share one scale. The rounded illustration is not a scale drawing of cabin width. The layout is an example.

What you can bring

Room for your luggage

23-30medium suitcases*

Baggage capacity is checked for the selected seating and fuel configuration.

* Example range based on published charter configurations. VIP interiors and additional fuel tanks change baggage space substantially. We confirm capacity for the specific aircraft and route.

Skis, golf bags or extra luggage?

Include the number and dimensions of bulky items in your request. Long items need a separate check.

The useful numbers

Aircraft specifications

ManufacturerBoeing

First deliveries1998

Typical seating19-50 passengers

Cabin length24.13 m

Cabin width3.53 m

Cabin height2.16 m

Maximum range11,373 km

Cruise speed850 km/h

Aircraft length33.63 m

Wingspan35.79 m

Maximum takeoff weight77,564 kg

Reference dimensions and weight limit. Cabin fittings, usable baggage space and seating must be confirmed for the specific aircraft. Cruise speed varies with altitude.

Know which model you are choosing

The model and its relatives

BBJ

Boeing launched the BBJ programme in 1996 and delivered the first aircraft in 1998. It combined the shorter 737-700 fuselage with strengthened components from the larger 737-800.

Model historyWhere it began and how it evolved

Boeing and General Electric created the BBJ programme to adapt the 737 platform for long-distance private travel. Airline seats were replaced by a customer-designed interior, while extra fuel capacity changed the aircraft’s mission. The project joined airline-scale cabin space with the needs of a much smaller travelling party.

Boeing launched the BBJ programme in 1996 and delivered the first aircraft in 1998. It combined the shorter 737-700 fuselage with strengthened components from the larger 737-800.

Additional fuel tanks made intercontinental missions possible, while custom interiors ranged from private suites to group transport. The later BBJ2, BBJ3 and MAX variants have different dimensions and performance.

Before you choose

Can I stand upright in the cabin?

A person 180 cm tall can stand at the highest part of the cabin. Space narrows towards the sides. Maximum cabin height: 2.16 m.

Will my aircraft have this exact interior?

Not necessarily. These photographs and the layout illustrate the model. We check the actual interior, seats and equipment when preparing your proposal.

When should I consider this model?

The original BBJ offers separate living areas inside a Boeing 737-based aircraft. It suits long journeys where a large party needs space for work, dining and rest.

Your route, dates and passengers