Specifications
Broker
Aircraft Details
• 16 passenger + 6 crew configuration
• TCAS 7.1, ADS-B Out V2, steep approach & Cannes Airport operation, 8.33 spacing
• Airframe: 3,220 total hours, 1,116 total landings
• Green delivery: Dec 2008, entry to service: Nov 2009
• Engines: CFM56-7B/27/3B3, 3,220 hours, 1,116 cycles
• APU: Honeywell 131-9B, 5,014 hours
• Maintenance: C1 due Feb 2028, C2 due Feb 2032, C3 due Dec 2032, landing gear overhauled 2020
• Avionics: Collins suite, SATCOM (KU-band, SBB), Airshow 4000, WAAS/LPV
• Cabin: lounge with conference/meeting group, dining for six, guest bedroom (convertible beds), private master bedroom, 3 lavatories (crew, guest, master), shower, entertainment (multiple flat screens)
• Seven auxiliary fuel tanks (2 fwd, 5 aft)
• Additional: built-in airstair, noise reduction, blended winglets, Securaplane fin & tail cameras, 2x 25-pax life rafts with ELT, USB cockpit power, head-up guidance (CAT IIIA), low utilization maintenance program
• White & navy blue with red & white accent stripes
About this Model
Overview
The Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) is a VIP-configured Boeing 737 platform that combines airline-derived dispatch capability with a cabin volume far beyond traditional business jets. It is typically selected when the mission requires intercontinental legs with generous personal space, dedicated private rooms, and the ability to carry larger groups with baggage—while using runways and support infrastructure common to commercial airports.
Mission Fit
In practice, the BBJ is a ‘flying facility’ more than a point-to-point business jet: it supports longer stage lengths and higher passenger counts, but it benefits most from planned logistics (handling, catering, security, and hangar access). Mission suitability is strongly influenced by the specific BBJ variant (BBJ/BBJ2/BBJ3) and installed auxiliary fuel capacity, which can materially change range, payload, and available cargo volume.
Cabin
Cabin experience is highly completion-dependent. Most BBJs are delivered with bespoke interiors that can include an enclosed master suite, multiple lounges, conference/dining areas, and additional crew rest—allowing passengers to separate work, meetings, and sleep on the same flight. Compared with purpose-built business jets, the BBJ typically offers wider aisles, more floor area, and more storage opportunities, but cabin ambiance (noise, lighting, pressurization feel, connectivity) depends on the outfitter’s design choices and the aircraft’s specific modification history.