Onboard bedrooms and luxury low-pressure cabins — inside the private jets at Dubai Airshow

Private jets, commercial aircraft, and military planes were among more than two hundred aircraft showcased at the Dubai Airshow 2025. The event brought together manufacturers, operators, and industry leaders, with a focus on new aircraft design and the push toward more sustainable aviation. One of the toured planes was a Boeing Business Jet (BBJ) operated by Royal Jet. The BBJ is based on the Boeing 737 Max airframe, but unlike commercial versions, it's fitted with a custom interior designed for long-haul private travel. Inside, the aircraft includes a lounge area, a dining and meeting space, and a private bedroom with an en-suite shower. Royal Jet pilot Ahmed Suhoul said, “This aircraft can accommodate nineteen guests. It is divided into three different areas: a VIP Majlis sitting room-style area in the front, a dining room or conference room towards the middle, and a full-size bedroom towards the back with a bathroom and a shower.” While a regular airliner typically maintains a cabin altitude of around 6-8,000 feet, Boeing Business Jets keep the cabin at a lower equivalent altitude. The aim is to make long flights less tiring. “The BBJ has its unique system where it lowers the cabin pressurization. So, it is not like what is in FlyDubai or any other airline who operates a 737. The cabin altitude on the BBJs are way much less than the normal airliners. Therefore, it reduces the fatigue and jet lag for the passengers so the passengers can fly through the night, sleep on board, arrive at their destination, ready for their next meeting in a few hours.” A Royal Jet staff said a major appeal of private aviation is the ability to shorten the time spent in terminals. Protocol manager Khalid Al Sebeyi said, “Commercial goes normally through security, immigration, but for us, we finish all of these stake matters faster and then because the VIP does not feel that he is in an airport or somewhere, you know. He feels that it is a seamless journey and there are less touch points.” The Dubai Airshow 2025 concluded on November 21. This article was provided by The Associated Press.