Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Boeing Bbj Max 7 vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 8000
In category, the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty and Bombardier Global 8000 sit at the top end of purpose-focused VIP transport, with the TwoTwenty being a “bizliner” (airline-derived wide-cabin jet) and the Global 8000 a dedicated ultra-long-range business jet. The Airbus ACJ320neo and Boeing BBJ 737 MAX-family options (BBJ MAX 7, BBJ 737 MAX, and BBJ MAX 9) are narrowbody airliner-based VIP aircraft, typically offering more stand-up cabin volume than purpose-built business jets but with higher operating footprints. On range, the Global 8000 is generally the longest-legged at about 8,000 nautical miles. The ACJ320neo and BBJ MAX 7 are typically in the ~6,000 nautical mile class, with the BBJ MAX 9 usually shorter (roughly mid‑5,000s). The “BBJ 737 MAX” label is commonly used for the BBJ MAX 8, which tends to fall between MAX 7 and MAX 9. The ACJ TwoTwenty is typically around 5,650 nautical miles. On passenger capacity, Global 8000 missions are usually configured for roughly 8–19 passengers. The ACJ TwoTwenty commonly carries about 18–50. ACJ320neo and BBJ MAX variants can be outfitted very flexibly, often around 25–50+ in VIP layouts, with higher-density seating possible if desired.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ320 Neo | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Boeing BBJ MAX 7 | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Bombardier Global 8000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 14.74 | — | — | $ 15.74 | $ 15.74 | $ 9.50 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | — | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 19 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus | Boeing | Boeing | Boeing | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ320 | ACJ TwoTwenty | BBJ MAX 7 | BBJ MAX 8 | BBJ MAX 9 | Global 8000 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6750 | 5650 | 7000 | 6555 | 6376 | 8000 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.84 | — | — | $ 1.97 | $ 1.97 | $ 0.79 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 18 | — | 35 | 35 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 32500 | — | — | 71700 | 77120 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | — | 8 | 8 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 6,926 | — | — | $ 7,396 | $ 7,396 | $ 4,900 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Thales | — | Honeywell | Honeywell | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 470 | 470 | 470 | 626.7 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $96,000,000 | $80,000,000 | $91,000,000 | $99,000,000 | $107,700,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — | — | Business Jet |
| Max Passengers | — | — | — | — | — | 19 |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | — | — | 10 | 10 | 19 |
| 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 | 9 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 24000 | 24000 | — |
| 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 | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | — | — | LEAP-1B | LEAP-1B | Passport |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | — | — | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 27000 | — | — | 28000 | 28000 | 18920 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | — | — | 129.7 | 138.4 | 111 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | — | — | 117.9 | 117.9 | 104 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | — | — | 11.6 | 11.6 | 8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | — | — | 7.1 | 7.1 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 78.8 | — | — | 98.4 | 107.2 | 54.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | — | — | 40.3 | 40.3 | 27 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 6710 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 943 | — | — | 1200 | 1485 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | — | 10.7 | 10.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 91.9 | 100.6 | — |