Spreading a large Baltimore group across several jets means several schedules to manage, and a VIP airliner keeps everyone on one aircraft, with your advisor checking which types suit the route.
Boeing introduced the 787-9 (VIP) in 2014. It seats 40 to 80 with a published range of 7,565 nautical miles and a cruise of Mach 0.85 (~488 knots). The aircraft has a service ceiling of 43,000 feet, 5,452 cubic feet of baggage volume and multiple lavatories.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: VIP Airliner
- Manufacturer: Boeing
- Year introduced: 2014
- Seating: 40 to 80
- Crew: 2
- Range: 7,565 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: Mach 0.85 (~488 knots)
- Service ceiling: 43,000 feet
- Length: 206.1 feet
- Wingspan: 197 feet
- Height: 55.8 feet
- Baggage volume: 5,452 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Multiple lavatories
Why the Boeing 787-9 (VIP) Fits Baltimore
With 7,565 nautical miles of published range, it can fly between Baltimore and destinations such as Las Vegas, Dublin and Paris, allowing for reserves and routing.
BWI Marshall, run by the Maryland Aviation Administration, handles aircraft of this size, and the operator works out the fuel, the routing and the airport you land at. Runway needs are calculated by the operator for that day’s conditions, and we confirm them with the operator before the trip is booked.
How Baltimore Clients Use the Boeing 787-9 (VIP)
Teams, delegations and large wedding parties are the usual reasons Baltimore groups ask us for an airliner. Part 135 is the FAA’s set of rules for on-demand, for-hire charter. When your total passenger count outgrows a heavy jet and the group consists of more than nineteen passengers, the aircraft required would fall into regional airliner, or airliner-size. These trips would no longer fall under the FAR Part 135 standards but possibly operate under FAR Part 121 or foreign equivalent standards. Part 121 and equivalent generally carry stricter crew and operating requirements than FAR Part 91 and FAR Part 135.
Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
- Estimated hourly rate: $35,000 to $45,000 (as of 10/2026)
Other VIP Airliners Available
- Boeing Business Jet (BBJ)
- Bombardier CRJ-200
- Bombardier CRJ-200 VIP
- Challenger 850
- McDonnell Douglas MD-83
- Airbus A320 (VIP)
Contact
For a quote on a Boeing 787-9 (VIP) charter to or from Baltimore, call an advisor at 1-888-987-5387, or send the trip through our contact page. You can read how we review operators and crews on our safety page, and compare other categories in the aircraft gallery.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.