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Boeing Business Jets has introduced a new way for customers to own VIP versions of the 747 jumbo jet. On Tuesday at NBAA-BACE 2025, the airframer announced a “turnkey service” option through which it will acquire preowned 747-8s and extensively customize their cabin interiors before delivery, with full support provided when they enter service as BBJ 747-8s.
The 747-8 was the last version of the widebody airliner family and entered commercial service in 2012. For private operations, the BBJ version of the airframe offers almost 5,000 sq ft of cabin space that Boeing is now offering to reconfigure to meet customer specifications under a single contract, avoiding the need to use a separate completions contractor.
According to Boeing, the BBJ 747-8 can fly up to 75 passengers with a range of 8,500 nm. This would allow nonstop trips between city pairs such as New York to Bangkok and Dubai to Los Angeles.
Today, there are nearly fifty 747-8s in service, including several used for business and government transportation. The 747-8 Intercontinental model incorporates technology from Boeing’s 787 Dreamliner aircraft, and so it has a lower noise footprint, as well as reduced fuel consumption and operating costs compared to earlier 747 family members.
Boeing Business Jets is at the NBAA-BACE show promoting what it calls the “Queen of the Skies” 747 legacy. Its turnkey service option ensures that operators have full access to Boeing’s global network of parts and approved engineering and maintenance support.
“The 747-8 continues to serve as a premier VIP and head-of-state aircraft, and discerning customers are interested in continuing this tradition of excellence in private air travel,” said Joe Benson, president of Boeing Business Jets. “We’re thrilled to continue this legacy with the Boeing-backed 747-8 VIP—delivering a personalized and exceptional flying experience.”
Boeing Business Jets also offers BBJ versions of the 737 Max, 787, and 777X. Independent completions companies—including AMAC Aerospace, Comlux, Jet Aviation, Lufthansa Technik, and Greenpoint—also offer VIP conversion packages for 747s.