Specifications
| Passenger capacity | 15 to 50+ |
| Range | 5,000 to 8,000 nautical miles |
| Cruise speed | Up to 540 mph |
| Typical missions | Global travel for heads of state, corporations, and large delegations |
| Example aircraft | Boeing BBJ 737, Airbus ACJ319 |
What you get with Golden Aviation
How VIP airliner charter works
Popular VIP airliner charter routes
VIP airliners cover the longest routes flown privately, carrying large groups in cabin space no other private aircraft can offer.
FAQs
A VIP airliner is a commercial airframe, such as a Boeing 737 or Airbus A319, converted for private use and seating fifteen to fifty or more passengers. An ultra long range jet is a purpose-built business jet seating up to nineteen. Choose an airliner when you need a flying residence or space for a large group.
VIP configurations prioritise space, with bedrooms and lounges reducing the seat count. Higher-density corporate and government layouts seat more passengers, and the largest widebody conversions carry a hundred or more.
The BBJ is based on the Boeing 737, and the ACJ on the Airbus A319 or A320. The ACJ has a slightly wider and taller cabin, while the BBJ has a large global fleet and support network. Range and comfort across the two are broadly comparable.
Master bedrooms with proper beds, en-suite bathrooms with showers, boardrooms, and dining areas are standard in VIP airliner configurations. The layout is built to your requirements.
Narrowbody aircraft such as the Boeing BBJ and Airbus ACJ fly around 6,000 nautical miles non-stop, covering routes like London to Los Angeles or New York to Dubai. Widebody VVIP aircraft exceed 8,000 nautical miles.
Narrowbody BBJ and ACJ aircraft access many airports and can board passengers using their own airstairs, without ground equipment. The largest widebody VVIP aircraft need major hubs with long runways and strong pavement.