3 aircraft19 to 25 seatsup to 6,750 nm
VIPAirliner Charter
Converted airliners for large groups and long stays.
The class
What a vip airliner is for
A VIP airliner is a narrowbody or regional airframe fitted with a private interior. It is the answer when the passenger count passes twenty, when the group needs conference and sleeping zones simultaneously, or when a delegation must move together.
Across the 3 aircraft we track in this class, published range runs from 4,600 to 6,750 nautical miles and typical seating from 19 to 25. That spread matters. Two aircraft sold as the same class can differ by a thousand miles of range, which is the difference between a nonstop and a fuel stop on a transcontinental leg.
The aircraft in this class are Boeing BBJ, Airbus ACJ319neo and Embraer Lineage 1000E.
Charter pricing does not follow the class boundary cleanly either. An older airframe in a larger class sometimes prices below a new one in the class beneath it, and the only way to find out on your date is to make operators bid.
| Aircraft | Seats | Range | Cruise | Cabin H | Runway |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boeing BBJ | 25 | 6,000 nm | 470 kt | 7.1 ft | n/a |
| Airbus ACJ319neo | 19 | 6,750 nm | 470 kt | 7.3 ft | n/a |
| Embraer Lineage 1000E | 19 | 4,600 nm | 470 kt | 6.6 ft | n/a |
Aircraft
Every vip airliner we quote
Boeing BBJ
A 737 airframe with auxiliary fuel tanks and a private interior. Interiors are one off, so cabin layout varies enormously between tail numbers.
Airbus ACJ319neo
The widest cabin available for private charter outside a widebody. Typically configured with separate lounge, dining, office and bedroom zones.
Embraer Lineage 1000E
Five cabin zones on a regional jet airframe, with an optional walk in shower and the largest baggage volume in private aviation.
Questions
VIP Airliners explained
How many passengers fit in a vip airliner?
Typical charter seating across the vip airliner class runs from 19 to 25 passengers. Maximum certificated seating is often higher, but the practical number is lower once baggage and sector length are accounted for, because seats and fuel compete for the same weight allowance.
How far can a vip airliner fly without stopping?
Manufacturer published range across this class runs from about 4,600 to 6,750 nautical miles. Treat those as the ceiling. Real range falls with a full cabin, hot conditions, high elevation departure fields and headwinds, so a book figure of 2,000 nm is a comfortable 1,600 nm mission.
Does a vip airliner have a lavatory?
Most aircraft in this class have a belted seat over a lavatory behind a curtain rather than a separate compartment. If a private, fully enclosed lavatory matters, say so on the brief and we will price the class above.
Photography on this site is representative. It does not depict a specific aircraft, operator or tail number offered for charter.