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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.

SpecAirbus ACJ320 NeoAirbus ACJ TwoTwentyBoeing BBJ MAX 7Boeing BBJ 737 MAXBoeing BBJ MAX 9Bombardier Global 8000
Summary
Cockpit22222
DOC / nm$ 14.74$ 15.74$ 15.74$ 9.50
Min Crew4 2444
Total Seats121612121219
ManufacturerAirbusAirbusBoeingBoeingBoeingBombardier
Aircraft NameACJ320ACJ TwoTwentyBBJ MAX 7BBJ MAX 8BBJ MAX 9Global 8000
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)675056507000655563768000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.84$ 1.97$ 1.97$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats3518353519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)325007170077120
Standard Cabin Seats88812
Direct Operating Cost$ 6,926$ 7,396$ 7,396$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesThalesHoneywellHoneywellEnhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470470470470470626.7
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$96,000,000$80,000,000$91,000,000$99,000,000$107,700,000$78,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetBusiness Jet
Max Passengers19
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew4444
Total Seats10101019
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35353519
Standard Cabin Seats88812
Cabin Pressure (psi)99
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400024000
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)2,900
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27LEAP-1BLEAP-1BPassport
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Thrust (lbs)27000280002800018920
No. of Engines2222
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)111129.7138.4111
Wingspan (ft)117.5117.9117.9104
Cabin Width (ft)12.111.611.68
Cabin Height (ft)7.47.17.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)78.898.4107.254.5
Overall Height (ft)38.5840.340.327
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)6710
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)94312001485
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.710.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)91.9100.6