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Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9"

The Boeing BBJ 737 MAX (typically referring to the BBJ MAX 8–based variant) and the BBJ MAX 9 are closely related business-jet derivatives of the 737 MAX family, but they differ in size and mission emphasis. In category, both are long-range, large-cabin business jets built on single-aisle airliner platforms, aimed at VIP and corporate transport with bespoke interiors and auxiliary fuel capability. In range, the smaller BBJ 737 MAX generally offers the longer headline capability because it can trade fewer seats and lower weight for more fuel and efficiency, commonly cited around roughly 6,400 nautical miles depending on configuration. The BBJ MAX 9, being the stretched airframe, typically posts a shorter maximum range figure, often cited around roughly 6,300 nautical miles, again highly dependent on interior, tanks, and payload. For passenger capacity, both can be outfitted as VIP jets for a few dozen travelers, but the MAX 9’s larger cabin supports more people and amenities at once; in airline-style layouts, the MAX 9 also accommodates more seats than the base BBJ 737 MAX.

SpecBoeing BBJ 737 MAX
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 15.74
Min Crew4
Total Seats12
ManufacturerBoeing
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 8
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6555
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats35
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)71700
Standard Cabin Seats8
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$99,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew4
Total Seats10
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Standard Cabin Seats8
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYes
ModelLEAP-1B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)129.7
Wingspan (ft)117.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.1
Cabin Length (ft)98.4
Overall Height (ft)40.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)91.9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1200