Boeing & Airbus VIP Widebody Airliners
V IP widebody airliners from Boeing and Airbus are the very largest private aircraft on the market with a worldwide flying range...
The Boeing Business Jet VIP Widebody aircraft are based on the 777 (-200LR, -200ER and -300ER), the 787 (-8 and -9) and the 747-8, the latest strechted version of the iconic 747 jumbo.
The Airbus VIP Widebody Corporate Jets are based on the A330-200, A350 (-800 and -900, expected in 2014) and the A380 superjumbo series.
Let's take a look at the spec of these wide body aircraft which can carry 25-50 passengers in VIP comfort and can be configured with offices, boardrooms and bedrooms. Some parts of the aircraft can be set with denser seating arrangement so that large delegations can be carried. Note that the new B787 and A350 offer significant fuel consumption savings over older generation aircraft.
Boeing Business Jets
Cost of the VIP Widebody Boeing Business Jets - list prices are approximate only and represent the average quoted USD price (2012) from Boeing of the current fitted aircraft. Actual price paid can vary significantly and depends on whether the aircraft is purchased in a "green" condition (no fittings) or if the plane is customised to a very high spec, which for a widebody could easily cost $50m+. Prices will also depend on market conditions and size of order.
Boeing
Business Jet 777 VIP  |
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| Based on Boeing 777-300ER (-200LR/ER also available) |
| Passengers 25 (VIP) to 430 |
| Range 9,230 nautical miles (17,094 km) |
| Cabin height 7ft 10in (2.40m) |
| Max Cruise Speed: Mach 0.89 (587 mph / 945 km/h) |
| List Price ~ $298 million |
| Boeing
Business Jet 787 VIP |
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| Based on Boeing 787-8/9 |
| Passengers 25 (VIP) to 250/290 |
| Range 9,470/9,410 nautical miles (17,538 km/17,427 km) |
| Cabin height 7ft 6in (2.30m) |
| Max Cruise Speed: Mach 0.89 (587 mph / 945 km/h) |
| List Price ~ $194 million/$228 million |
| Boeing Business Jet 747-8 VIP
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| Based on Boeing 747-8 |
| Passengers 25 (VIP) to 450 |
| Range 9,285 nautical miles (17,196 km) |
| Cabin height 7ft 10in (2.40m) |
| Max Cruise Speed: Mach 0.92 (614 mph / 988 km/h) |
| List Price ~ $333 million |
Airbus VIP Widebody Corporate Jets
Cost of Airbus Corporate Jets - list prices (2012) are the average quoted USD price from Airbus for a fitted aircraft delivery. Note, prices are variable and depend on standard of cabin fittings, order size, market conditions etc.
Airbus ACJ330  |
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| Based on Airbus A330-200 |
| Passengers 25 (VIP) to 253 |
| Range 7,990 nautical miles (14,800 km) |
| Cabin height 7ft 11in (2.41m) |
| Max Cruise Speed: Mach 0.86 (568 mph / 913 km/h) |
| List Price ~ $209 million |
| Airbus
ACJ350 |
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| Based on Airbus A350-800/900 (expected 2014) |
| Passengers 25 (VIP) to 314 |
| Range 9,720/9,610 nautical miles (18,000/17,800 km) |
| Cabin height: not yet specified |
| Max Cruise Speed: Mach 0.89 (587 mph / 945 km/h) |
| List Price ~ $246million/$278 million |
| Airbus ACJ380 |
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| Based on Airbus A380 |
| Passengers 50 (VIP) to 525 |
| Range 9,315 nautical miles (17,250 km) |
| Cabin height 7ft 0in (2.13m) double-deck |
| Max Cruise Speed: Mach 0.89 (587 mph / 945 km/h) |
| List Price ~ $390 million |
One of the advantages of private widebody airliners is they can be re-fitted and sold on to commercial scheduled airlines.
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