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Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Airbus Acj320 vs Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Boeing Bbj Max 8

The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty (based on the A220) sits in the “large-cabin, single-aisle” category, typically configured for roughly 18–50 passengers, and offers intercontinental-style legs around 5,000–5,600 nm depending on fit and reserves. The Airbus ACJ320neo is a “corporate narrowbody” step up in cabin volume, commonly arranged for about 19–60 passengers, with range generally around 6,000–6,700 nm. Boeing’s BBJ 737 MAX (often the BBJ 737-8/737-9) is the closest direct rival to the ACJ320neo in category; it usually carries about 19–60 passengers in VIP layouts and can reach roughly 6,200–6,600 nm with auxiliary tanks, varying by model and configuration. The Airbus ACJ330neo moves into the “widebody/VIP airliner” class, offering far more space and amenities, typically for about 25–80+ passengers, and delivers the longest reach of this set at about 7,200–7,700 nm depending on variant and mission assumptions.

SpecAirbus ACJ330 NeoAirbus ACJ320 NeoAirbus ACJ TwoTwentyBoeing BBJ 737 MAX
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 16.95$ 14.74—$ 15.74
Min Crew44 24
Total Seats12121612
ManufacturerAirbusAirbusAirbusBoeing
Aircraft NameACJ330 NeoACJ320ACJ TwoTwentyBBJ MAX 8
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6000675056506555
DOC / nm / Seat$ 2.12$ 1.84—$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats35351835
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2880032500—71700
Standard Cabin Seats88—8
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,965$ 6,926—$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesThalesThalesHoneywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470470470470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$101,500,000$96,000,000$80,000,000$99,000,000
Aircraft Type——Business Jet—
Cabin
Cockpit22—2
Min Crew44—4
Total Seats1010—10
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior—Green Interior
Max Cabin Seats3535—35
Standard Cabin Seats88—8
Cabin Pressure (psi)———9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)———24000
Engine
FADECYesYes—Yes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27CFM LEAP-1A27—LEAP-1B
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition—On-Condition
Thrust (lbs)2900027000—28000
No. of Engines22—2
Flat Rating———ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)123.3111—129.7
Wingspan (ft)117.5117.5—117.9
Cabin Width (ft)12.112.1—11.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.47.4—7.1
Cabin Length (ft)9178.8—98.4
Overall Height (ft)38.5838.58—40.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)77006710——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1324943—1200
Aisle Step (ft)———Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)———10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)———91.9