Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Airbus Acj320 vs Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Embraer Lineage 1000e
In category, the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty and Embraer Lineage 1000E sit in the “large-cabin business jet derived from an airliner” space, while the Airbus ACJ320neo and Boeing BBJ 737 MAX are narrowbody VIP airliners, and the Airbus ACJ330neo is a widebody VIP airliner aimed at head-of-state or very high-end corporate missions. For range, the ACJ330neo is the long-haul leader at roughly 10,000+ nautical miles depending on variant and fit, suited to near globe-spanning missions. The ACJ TwoTwenty typically offers around 5,600 nm, enabling many transatlantic and some intercontinental flights. The ACJ320neo is commonly quoted around 6,000 nm class, while BBJ 737 MAX variants are generally in the mid‑3,000 to ~3,800 nm class (depending on model and configuration). The Lineage 1000E is typically around 4,600 nm. For passenger capacity in VIP layouts, the ACJ330neo can accommodate the most (often 25–80+), ACJ320neo and BBJ 737 MAX usually sit around 19–50, and the ACJ TwoTwenty and Lineage 1000E commonly fall around 18–40.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ330 Neo | Airbus ACJ320 Neo | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | Embraer Lineage 1000E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 16.95 | $ 14.74 | — | $ 15.74 | $ 11.68 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 16 | 12 | 19 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus | Airbus | Boeing | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ330 Neo | ACJ320 | ACJ TwoTwenty | BBJ MAX 8 | Lineage 1000E |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6000 | 6750 | 5650 | 6555 | 4640 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 2.12 | $ 1.84 | — | $ 1.97 | $ 0.97 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 35 | 18 | 35 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 28800 | 32500 | — | 71700 | 50043 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | — | 8 | 16 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,965 | $ 6,926 | — | $ 7,396 | $ 5,827 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Thales | Thales | Honeywell | Honeywell Primus Epic |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 470 | 470 | 470 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $101,500,000 | $96,000,000 | $80,000,000 | $99,000,000 | $51,250,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet | — | — |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 3 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | — | 10 | 14 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | Green Interior | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 35 | — | 35 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | — | 8 | 12 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 9 | 8.8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 24000 | 23190 |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | — | — | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | — | Galley |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | CFM LEAP-1A27 | — | LEAP-1B | CF34-10 E7-B |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | — | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 29000 | 27000 | — | 28000 | 18500 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | — | 4184 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 123.3 | 111 | — | 129.7 | 119 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | 117.5 | — | 117.9 | 94.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | 12.1 | — | 11.6 | 8.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | 7.4 | — | 7.1 | 6.6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 91 | 78.8 | — | 98.4 | 76.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | 38.58 | — | 40.3 | 34.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 7700 | 6710 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1324 | 943 | — | 1200 | 120 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 10.7 | 8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 91.9 | 67.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | — | 323 |