Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Airbus Acj320 vs Airbus Acj350 vs Boeing Bbj 747 8 vs Boeing Bbj 777x vs Bombardier Global 8000
The Bombardier Global 8000 is a purpose‑built ultra‑long‑range business jet, optimized for small groups, typically around 8–19 passengers, with intercontinental range on the order of roughly 7,000–8,000 nautical miles depending on configuration. Airbus’s ACJ TwoTwenty is a “large‑cabin” corporate airliner derived from the A220, offering transcontinental-to-intercontinental capability (about 5,000–6,000 nautical miles) and usually configured for a few dozen passengers, often in the 18–50 range. The Airbus ACJ330neo, ACJ350, and Boeing BBJ 777X sit in the widebody/VIP airliner class, trading higher operating scale for much more space: typical VIP capacities range from a few dozen up to around 50–100+ depending on layout, with ranges generally spanning about 6,500–8,500+ nautical miles, with the ACJ350 and BBJ 777X among the longest‑leg options. The Boeing BBJ 747‑8 is the flagship “jumbo” VIP airliner, emphasizing maximum interior volume and multi‑zone layouts for dozens of passengers, with ultra‑long‑range capability roughly in the high‑7,000‑nautical‑mile class.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ330 Neo | Airbus ACJ350 | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Boeing BBJ 747-8 | Boeing BBJ 777X | Bombardier Global 8000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 16.95 | — | — | — | — | $ 9.50 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 2 | — | — | 4 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 16 | 100 | 426 | 19 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus | Airbus | Boeing | Boeing | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ330 Neo | ACJ350 | ACJ TwoTwenty | BBJ 747-8 | BBJ 777X | Global 8000 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | — | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6000 | — | 5650 | 9260 | 11645 | 8000 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 2.12 | — | — | — | — | $ 0.79 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 35 | 18 | — | 426 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — | — | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 28800 | 32500 | — | — | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | — | — | 384 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,965 | — | — | — | — | $ 4,900 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Thales | Thales | — | — | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 470 | 490 | 482 | 626.7 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $101,500,000 | $366,000,000 | $80,000,000 | $567,000,000 | $410,200,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet | Business Jet | Business Jet | Business Jet |
| Max Passengers | — | — | — | — | — | 19 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | — | — | — | — | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | — | — | — | — | 19 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | — | — | — | — | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | — | — | — | 12 |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | — | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Jump Seat | — | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | — | — | — | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | — | — | — | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | — | — | Galley |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | — | — | 2,900 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | Trent XWB 84 | — | — | — | Passport |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | — | — | — | — | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 29000 | — | — | — | — | 18920 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | — | — | — | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | 43985 | — | — | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | — | — | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 123.3 | 219 ft 2 in | — | — | 232 | 111 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | 212 ft 5 in | — | — | 235 | 104 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | 167 ft 5 in | — | — | — | 8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | — | — | — | — | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 91 | 167 ft 5 in | — | — | — | 54.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | 55 ft 11 in | — | — | — | 27 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 7700 | 30,162 cu ft | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1324 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 2,905 sq ft | — | — | — | — |