VVIP corporate airliner
Beyond what a business jet can hold
Converted airliners for large delegations, touring parties, and cabins configured to a specific requirement.
Representative aircraft
Typical types in this category. Actual availability varies by region and date — an advisor will tell you what is realistically on offer for your dates.
ACJ320neo
Airbus
- Passengers
- 19–50
- Range
- ~6,000 nm
- Cruise
- ~470 kt
- Charter
- $25,000–35,000/hr
BBJ 737
Boeing
- Passengers
- 19–50
- Range
- ~6,000 nm
- Cruise
- ~470 kt
- Charter
- $25,000–35,000/hr
ACJ330 / BBJ 787
Airbus / Boeing
- Passengers
- 25–100+
- Range
- ~9,000 nm
- Cruise
- ~488 kt
- Charter
- $35,000–50,000/hr
What this category costs
Charter is what you pay per hour to fly. Ownership costs are what the same aircraft costs to keep, whether it flies or not.
| Measure | Approximate range (USD) |
|---|---|
| Charter rate, per flight hour | $25,000 – $50,000 |
| Direct operating cost, per hour | $9,000 – $15,000 |
| Fixed ownership cost, per year | $3.0M – $6.0M |
| Acquisition value | $60M – $120M+ |
All figures are approximate and for guidance only. Charter rates vary with positioning, season, and availability. Direct operating cost covers fuel, maintenance reserves, landing and handling fees, and crew expenses. Fixed cost covers crew salaries, hangarage, insurance, and subscriptions, and is incurred whether the aircraft flies or not. Acquisition values span pre-owned through new. Ask an advisor for a figure against a specific aircraft and mission.
When this category is right
Category is decided by the mission, not by preference.
Large parties in one aircraft
Beyond roughly nineteen passengers, business jets stop being practical and splitting the party creates its own problems.
Bespoke cabin requirements
Private suites, conference areas, staterooms, and separated zones for principals and staff.
Full-load range
Airliners hold their range with a full cabin and full hold, where a business jet may need to stop.
What you give up
Fewer aircraft available, longer lead times, and larger airport requirements at both ends. Not an option for short-notice movements.
Compare every category
Approximate charter rates and capacity across the fleet.
| Category | Sector | Pax | Charter, per hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turboprop | 1–3 h | 6–9 | $2,500 – $3,800 |
| Light jet | 2–3 h | 5–7 | $3,500 – $5,000 |
| Midsize | 4–5 h | 7–9 | $5,000 – $6,500 |
| Super midsize | 5–7 h | 8–10 | $6,500 – $9,000 |
| Heavy | 6–9 h | 10–16 | $9,000 – $13,000 |
| Ultra long range | 12 h+ | 12–19 | $13,000 – $20,000 |
| VVIP airliner | Global | 19–100+ | $25,000 – $50,000 |
Indicative only. A quote against your actual route and dates will differ.
Not sure which category fits?
Tell us the route, the party, and the dates. An advisor will tell you which aircraft is right — including when a smaller category will do.
