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Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Airbus Acj320 vs Boeing Bbj 747 8 vs Boeing Bbj 777 8 vs Boeing Bbj 777 9 vs Boeing Bbj Max 7

By category, the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty and Boeing BBJ MAX 7 are “small” business/VIP jets derived from single-aisle airliners, aimed at private owners and compact delegations. The Airbus ACJ330neo and the Boeing BBJ 777-8/777-9 are large widebody VIP airliners suited to head-of-state and ultra-long-haul “flying residence” missions, while the Boeing BBJ 747-8 sits in the very-large, flagship widebody class, emphasizing space and prestige over fleet commonality. On range, the longest legs typically come from the BBJ 777-8 (ultra-long-range), followed by the ACJ330neo and the BBJ 747-8 (both intercontinental), then the BBJ 777-9 (very long but generally less than the -8), with the ACJ TwoTwenty and BBJ MAX 7 offering long-range regional-to-intercontinental capability but usually shorter than the widebodies. On passenger capacity, VIP layouts vary widely: BBJ 747-8 and ACJ330neo can be configured for large parties or expansive suites, the BBJ 777-9 and BBJ 777-8 support similarly high VIP capacities with substantial cabin volume, while the ACJ TwoTwenty and BBJ MAX 7 typically accommodate smaller groups in the dozens rather than the scores.

SpecAirbus ACJ330 NeoAirbus ACJ TwoTwentyBoeing BBJ 747-8Boeing BBJ MAX 7
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 16.95
Min Crew4 2
Total Seats121610012
ManufacturerAirbusAirbusBoeingBoeing
Aircraft NameACJ330 NeoACJ TwoTwentyBBJ 747-8BBJ MAX 7
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6000565092607000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 2.12
Max Cabin Seats3518
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)28800
Standard Cabin Seats8
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,965
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesThales
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470470490470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$101,500,000$80,000,000$567,000,000$91,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew4
Total Seats10
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35
Standard Cabin Seats8
Engine
FADECYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27
TBO (hrs)On-Condition
Thrust (lbs)29000
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)123.3
Wingspan (ft)117.5
Cabin Width (ft)12.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.4
Cabin Length (ft)91
Overall Height (ft)38.58
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)7700
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1324