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The unique business jets offered by Boeing

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The unique business jets offered by Boeing
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Boeing Business Jets (BBJ), established in 1996, is a division of Boeing Commercial Airplanes that offers business jet variants derived from its commercial aircraft lineup. These aircraft provide luxury, space, and range, making them popular among heads of state, corporations, and private high-net- worth individuals seeking exceptional comfort and performance. The BBJ lineup includes both narrow and wide-body aircraft, each with a unique history and clientele. This article explores different Boeing Business Jets.

Inception and evolution

The concept of BBJ originated from a collaboration between Boeing's then- president, Phil Condit, and General Electric's Chairman and CEO, Jack Welch. Their vision was to create a long-range business jet based on the Boeing 737- 700 platform. The first BBJ (later renamed the BBJ1) was designed in 1996 as a high-performance derivative of the Boeing 737 Next Generation by Borge Boeskov, who became the first president of the Boeing Business Jets department. This collaboration led to the rollout of the first 737 BBJ on July 26, 1998, with its maiden flight following on September 4, 1998.

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Over the years, the BBJ lineup has expanded to include variants based on other Boeing models such as the 737-800 (BBJ2) and 737-900ER (BBJ3). These iterations offer increased cabin space and extended range catering to diverse client needs. Later expansions included bigger models based on Boeing 747, Boeing 757, Boeing 767, Boeing777X ,and Boeing787.

Current BBJ models

According to the official Boeing website:

- **BBJ737 MAX Family**: Includes the BBJ MAX8 and MAX9 based on the Boeing737 MAX aircraft offering over6 ,000 nautical miles range due to fuel-efficient CFM LEAP-1B engines. Clients include corporate entities like Aramco governments such as Royal Australian Air Force Indian Air Force.

- **BBJ Select**: Developed exclusively fromBB J73-7 allowing customers pre- designed cabin layouts at fixed prices.

- **BB J78Dreamliner Family**: Offers long-range capabilities9 ,960 nautical miles spacious cabins appealing wealthy private individuals VIP charter companies.

- **BB J77X**: Provides unmatched range11 ,835 nautical miles extensive cabin configurations favored royal families heads state.

Unique and tailor-made models

Some models are either discontinued or limited production yet still adapted meet specific client needs notable examples include:

- **Boeing75**:

- United States Air Force C-32 used Vice President First Lady featuring communication center conference room private quarters.

- Royal New Zealand Air Force converted multiple roles including VIP transport cargo delivery medical evacuation troop movements.

- Other governmental operators Mexico Argentina Brunei Kazakhstan also utilized modified versions.

Notable private users Abercrombie & Kent Donald Trump Iron Maiden employed75for various purposes.

- **Boeing76**:

- Japan Self-Defense Force Colombian Air Force Roman Abramovich adapted76for governmental VIP transport featuring advanced communication systems luxurious interiors.

- **Boeing74(Jumbo Jet)**:

- United States operates customized VC25designatedAir Force One serving President equipped defensive measures airborne command centers plans underway replace aging aircraft modelVC25B.

- Other nations Japan Saudi Arabia employed74for official travel various specialized roles flying hospital configurations demonstrating adaptability.

Why are they attractive?

BBJs favored corporations governments individuals versatility allowing configurations corporate offices luxurious residences meeting unique requirements customization options available online dedicated page ensuring each tailored specific needs blending performance luxury appeal diverse clientele ranging governments private enterprises underscoring prominence market continuing innovate offering reliable bespoke committed evolving remains prominent player

Organizations Included in this History
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