BBJ 737 MAX

The CFM LEAP-1B engines deliver 15–20% lower fuel burn than the CFM56-7B on the BBJ 737 NG. For an aircraft flying 500 hours/year, this translates to approximately $400,000–$600,000 in annual fuel savings at current Jet-A prices.

The Boeing 737 MAX type rating is separate from the 737 NG rating and requires specific MAX differences training. Training is available at Boeing Training, FlightSafety, and CAE for approximately $48,000. Pilots holding a 737 NG rating complete the MAX differences course in approximately 4 days.

The BBJ 737 MAX achieves approximately 6,640 NM with auxiliary tanks — an improvement of roughly 400–500 NM over the comparable BBJ 737 NG, opening non-stop routes such as London to Singapore with favourable winds.

Variable costs run approximately $6,800–$8,500/hr — lower than the NG on a per-hour basis due to fuel efficiency gains. Annual fixed costs typically total $2.2M–$3.0M. At 500 hours/year, total annual cost is approximately $5.6M–$7.25M.

Very rare — most have been delivered post-2019 to governments and high-net-worth buyers who intend long-term retention. New completion deliveries require a 24–36 month timeline. Engage Boeing Business Jets directly or a specialist broker to source available inventory.