The vast majority of private jets aren’t all that big. The most popular models, like the Praetors and Challengers, seat only four to eight passengers, with around 200 – 300 square feet of floor space. But the largest private jets boast 10 times as much real estate and can seat dozens of passengers.
Right now, the largest private jets in the world are all based on commercial airliners, and the biggest of all is the mighty double-decker Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) 747-8. With over 5,000 square feet of floor space, it’s literally a flying mansion, with the capacity and versatility required to become the new Air Force One.
In second place is one of the newer aircraft in the aviation space. Launched in 2015, the Airbus A350 has become one of the most popular modern widebodies in the world. Marketed by Airbus Corporate Jets (ACJ), its 3,315 sq. ft. cabin makes it the second-largest private jet in the world today.
In fact, Boeing dominates two of the top three positions on the largest private jet list. The widebody 767 boasts over 3,000 sq. ft. of cabin space, allowing owners to get creative with the fittings inside.
But there’s more to the story, and things could change in the future as more giant private jets join the marketplace. Stay with us as we take a look at the 10 largest private jets in 2025 and what the future looks like for this space.
The top 10 largest private jets in the world
When it comes to large private jets, Airbus and Boeing go head-to-head, just as they do in the commercial aviation space. Both manufacturers offer VIP variants of their current (and past) aircraft models and occupy nine of the 10 spaces in the top 10 list.
To build our list, we considered aircraft that have entered service and are still flying today. We’ve avoided muddying the waters with multiple variants of the same aircraft family, but will give you the stats on sibling platforms, for comparison’s sake.
Let’s run down the list of the largest private jets in operation today, starting with the biggest.
1. BBJ747-8
Floor space: 5,179 sq. ft.
The Boeing 747 has dominated the high-capacity market for over 50 years, and although Airbus attempted to replicate its success with the A380, it never gained the popularity of the Queen of the Skies.
Boeing only ever sold its 747-8 in VIP configuration factory-fresh. The BBJ team offered conversions of the 747-400 into business jets, but the 747-8 was the only model officially marketed as a business jet. And when it comes to floor space, no other aircraft in the world comes close to the sheer size offered by this double-decker giant.
As you might expect, the market for this massive private jet is somewhat limited. Customers are almost exclusively governments, and to date just eight BBJ747-8 aircraft have been sold, according to Simple Flying. Amongst its operators are governments of Egypt, Kuwait, Brunei and Türkiye, while the jet has also been selected as the replacement aircraft for the 89th Airlift Wing of the United States Air Force, in a role known as ‘Air Force One’ when the President is on board.
Controversially, US President Donald Trump is laying the groundwork to take a BBJ747-8 as a gift from Qatar. This flying palace has been at the service of the House of Thani for some years, but may soon be heading to the US to fill the role of Air Force One, while the DoD awaits the highly delayed and rather over-budget VC-25Bs to arrive from Boeing.
2. ACJ350
Floor space: 3,315 sq. ft.
Having gained massive popularity in the commercial airliner market, the Airbus A350 is a natural addition to the ACJ portfolio. The largest ACJ on offer, it is also Airbus’ newest addition to its portfolio, and is offered in both the -900 and -1000 variants.
The largest of the family, the ACJ350-1000, offers over 3,300 sq. ft. of internal space; for comparison, the A350-900 has approximately 2,900 sq. ft., significantly less due to its shorter fuselage. According to Airbus, eight ACJ350s have been sold so far, although this hasn’t been broken down by model. Four have been delivered and are in operation around the world.
One of the most notable operators of the ACJ350 is the German Government. Bought to replace its aging ACJ340s, three have now been delivered to the nation, outfitted by Lufthansa Technik with VIP configurations and even self-defense systems.
3. BBJ767
Floor space: 3,050 sq. ft.
The Boeing 767 was one of the most well-loved commercial aircraft of the late 20th century, and while it’s becoming less well used, there are still hundreds in operation as both passenger and cargo aircraft.
The VIP variant of the 767 was supported by Boeing under its BBJ program, and several ‘green’ aircraft, with unfitted interiors, were delivered to companies like Lufthansa Technik and Greenpoint Technologies for outfitting as private jets.
Both the -200ER and -300ER have been configured as private jets, with the -300 offering the most cabin floor space (3,050 sq. ft.). The range of the jet varies between 6,300 and 6,500 nmi, depending on its configuration and fuel tank modifications.
Today, several companies operate VIP 767s, for purposes such as Royal and Presidential flights in countries including Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Saudi Arabia. Private owners are rare, but they do exist, with one of the most high-profile being Canadian rapper Drake, who has a sky-blue BBJ767 dubbed ‘Air Drake’.
4. ACJ340
Floor space: 2,782 sq. ft.
A rather sidelined quadjet, the A340 is a rarity in commercial passenger service today, and is becoming even more scarce in the executive jet market. Over the years, Airbus has sold a total of 14 ACJ340s, seven of the smaller A340-300/400-based aircraft, and seven of the larger A340-500/600. Sadly, just one of each variety is operational today, according to Airbus.
Although the ACJ340 is a little dated today, what sets it apart in the corporate aircraft space is its incredible range. With 8,500 nmi in the tank, the A340 sported globe-spanning capabilities that few other aircraft could match. For its age, which is similar to that of the Boeing 767, the A340 had impressive legs.
While it’s not a double-decker aircraft, the internal space in an ACJ340 is nonetheless impressive. Consequently, this reduces the size of the potential market, although it has found a keen berth in government and VIP fleets. Over the years, it’s served as VVIP transport for Germany, Qatar, the UAE, France and Saudi Arabia, although almost all have been retired today.
5. BBJ787-10
Floor space: 2,762 sq. ft.
When Boeing brought the Dreamliner to market, it was an instant hit. Its composite construction, high-tech cabin and gamechanging fuel efficiency saw it enter service with almost every airline that flies long haul.
Hot on the heels of this success came the BBJ787, a widebody corporate jet with infinite opportunities for customization and luxury. The largest of the family is the 787-10, which brought customers over 2,700 sq. ft. of floor space with which to play.
As well as this, the largest of the Dreamliner family, Boeing also offers its other 787 models in BBJ configuration. For the sake of comparison, you can check out their stats below.
According to Simple Flying, Boeing has delivered a total of 16 BBJ787s. However, from the data that is available, not one of these is the largest 787-10 model of aircraft, with corporate customers preferring the more manageable size and longer range of the smaller aircraft types.
6. ACJ330neo
Floor space: 2,325 sq. ft.
The youngest aircraft on our list is the venerable Airbus A330neo. Building on the success of the popular A330 platform, Airbus re-engined and redesigned the jet to make it more efficient and to give it more range. The first commercial A330neo was delivered to TAP Portugal in 2018, with the ACJ330neo announced just prior.
The older sibling of the A330neo, the A330-200/-300, was also marketed as a private jet and sold exceptionally well. The A330-200 in particular sold 80 units under the ACJ program, although only 73 were delivered, while one -300 was sold and delivered. The ACJ330neo has been slower to take off, with just one unit of the smallest -800 model recorded as ordered (though not yet delivered) by Airbus.
7. BBJ757
Floor space: 1,800 sq. ft.
The first of the narrowbody aircraft on our list, the Boeing 757 might be out of production, but it’s far from being out of useful service yet. Its unique combination of narrowbody efficiency and long-distance range have made it a popular choice for airlines and corporate owners alike.
A notable user of the BBJ757 is sitting President of the United States, Donald Trump. His dark blue and white 757, with its red cheatlines and six-foot tall gold letters, became something of an icon on both his campaign trails, with the jet frequently serving as a backdrop at rallies and events.
8. ACJ320neo
Floor space: 1,328 sq. ft.
The Airbus narrowbody corporate jet range is based on the popular A320neo family. Although Airbus calls the entire product line ACJ320neo, its offerings include platforms based on the larger A321neo and the smaller A319neo, too.
The largest of these options is the ACJ321neo, which has over 1,300 sq. ft. of floor space and an immense range for its size. With the A321XLR approved and delivered to airlines, it should give Airbus Corporate Jets another string to its bow, as customers will be able to request the XLR modifications for an even longer-range private jet.
To date, the most popular ACJ320 is the A432neo, with 17 aircraft ordered and eight delivered. The A321neo corporate jet has had two units ordered and delivered, while the A319neo-based aircraft has sold just 10.
This is in contrast to the former family (ceo) variants, which were all also offered as ACJ models. By far the most popular ACJ320ceo was the A319, with 77 units ordered and delivered. The A320ceo sold 20, while the A321ceo bagged just a single order. Back then, the A318 was also on offer as an ACJ, and sold 20 units, but it has now been replaced by the larger ACJTwoTwenty, based on the A220 regional jet.
For comparison, here’s Airbus’ current ACJ320 line up and the statistics of each aircraft:
9. BBJ737-9
Floor space: 1,120 sq. ft.
Even before the 737 MAX took flight, Boeing declared that it would be offered as a BBJ variant at launch. With the first passenger 737 MAX delivered to Southwest Airlines in August 2017, the first delivery of a BBJ737 came a year later, in October 2018.
Initially, the BBJ737 was only available based on the 737 MAX 8 airframe. But three years later, in 2021, Boeing began offering the larger variant, the MAX 9, as a VIP-configured aircraft.
The MAX 8 model has sold better, with 21 aircraft ordered to date, but given that the MAX 9 has been on the market for less time, its five-aircraft orderbook isn’t so bad. Nevertheless, none come close to the 113 aircraft sold under the BBJ1 program (based on the 737-700).
Boeing plans to offer the 737 MAX 7 as a BBJ too, but the aircraft is yet to be certified. Similarly, the MAX 10, which is also awaiting certification, may well be offered as an executive jet, although there has been no confirmation from Boeing as yet. Below, you can compare the sizes of the other 737 MAX-based BBJs that we know of.
10. ACJTwoTwenty
Floor space: 893 sq. ft.
When Airbus took over the CSeries program from Bombardier in 2018, it was the planemaker’s first foray into the field of regional jets. With the backing of a well-known brand like Airbus, the A220 became a popular choice with airlines around the world, and in October 2020, the company announced a corporate jet version it called the ACJ TwoTwenty.
The first ‘green’ aircraft was delivered to completions specialist Comlux in January 2022, and it was handed over to launch customer FIVE Hotels in May 2023. The jet will be used to ferry special guests and staff between its properties in Dubai and Switzerland.
According to Airbus order books, the smaller variant of the ACJ TwoTwenty, based on the A220-100, has sold eight units to date, with three delivered. The larger A220-300 has sold two units, although none have yet left the factory.
What about the biggest purpose-built private jets?
The largest private jets in our list all have one thing in common – they are all derivatives of airliner models. Clearly, converting an airliner into a private jet is going to give you a huge amount of space, but what about the aircraft that were designed from the ground up to provide business jet services?
Of the aircraft in production and flying today, the biggest purpose-built private jet is the Gulfstream G700. It has a cabin floor area of 567 sq. ft., and measures almost 110 feet from nose to tail. With a cabin height of 6 ft 3 in, it’s tall enough for most people to stand upright.
While the first models were only delivered in April 2024, Gulfstream has now handed over 50 jets to customers, quite a feat when you consider the huge amounts of work that go into making executive aircraft.
As well as being large, the G700 is also fast. It has set no less than 80 city-pair speed records for Gulfstream, bringing the manufacturer to a total of 700 speed records across its entire fleet.
Also boasting one of the largest private jets is Canadian manufacturer Bombardier. Its Global 7500 has 435 sq. ft. of cabin floor space, and is longer than the Gulfstream at 111 ft. It’s another fast jet, too, holding more than 75 speed records, with a top speed of Mach 0.925. Its slightly smaller brother, the Global 8000, is currently the fastest private jet in the world.
While popular for its general aviation aircraft, Cessna has a strong line of large private jets too. Its 700 Citation Longitude is the biggest, with 348 sq. ft. of cabin space.
Finally, Dassault Aviation’s largest private jets are the Falcon series, with the biggest being the Falcon 6X. It has 341 sq. ft. of cabin floor area and an impressive height of 6 ft 6 in, big enough for just about anyone.
The largest private jets will soon be joined by new models
Though not included in our list because they’re not yet in service, there are a couple of notable aircraft that will surpass the largest private jets here when they eventually take to the skies.
From the converted airliner market, the BBJ777X, based on the forthcoming 777-9, will be an immense beast of a private jet, if anyone decides to buy it. It will have the largest cabin in business aviation, with an insane 3,689 sq. ft. of cabin space – not quite as much as the BBJ747-8, but impressive nonetheless.
Standing 203 ft long, it comes complete with folding wingtips, a first in aviation. Its huge range of 11,000 nmi will allow its owners to hop from one side of the world to the other in one trip, powered by the biggest engines in aerospace, the GE9X.
Joining the ranks of the largest purpose-built private jets is the forthcoming Falcon 10X. With 490 sq. ft. of cabin floor space, it will be bigger than the Global 7500, but not quite as spacious as the Gulfstream G700. It’s set to enter service in 2027.
