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Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Boeing Bbj Max 7 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9

In category terms, the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty sits in the “large-cabin corporate airliner” space derived from the A220, typically positioned between traditional large business jets and bigger narrowbody conversions. The Airbus ACJ320neo is a larger narrowbody corporate airliner with more interior volume and a stronger emphasis on multi-zone layouts and long-range missions. Boeing’s BBJ MAX 7 and BBJ MAX 9 are comparable narrowbody VIP airliners based on the 737 MAX family, generally aligning most closely with the ACJ320neo class, with the MAX 7 often marketed for longer legs and the MAX 9 for more space. On range, the ACJ TwoTwenty is commonly cited around 5,650 nm, while the ACJ320neo is typically around 6,000 nm. The BBJ MAX 7 is often quoted around 7,000 nm, and the BBJ MAX 9 around 6,500 nm, depending on configuration. For passenger capacity in VIP use, all vary widely with cabin fit, but the ACJ TwoTwenty is often configured for roughly 18–50, while ACJ320neo, BBJ MAX 7, and BBJ MAX 9 commonly span about 25–80+, with the MAX 9 generally accommodating the highest VIP counts due to fuselage length.

SpecAirbus ACJ320 NeoAirbus ACJ TwoTwentyBoeing BBJ MAX 7Boeing BBJ MAX 9
Summary
Cockpit22—2
DOC / nm$ 14.74——$ 15.74
Min Crew4 2—4
Total Seats12161212
ManufacturerAirbusAirbusBoeingBoeing
Aircraft NameACJ320ACJ TwoTwentyBBJ MAX 7BBJ MAX 9
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA—FAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6750565070006376
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.84——$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats3518—35
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED—VERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)32500——77120
Standard Cabin Seats8——8
Direct Operating Cost$ 6,926——$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesThales—Honeywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470470470470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$96,000,000$80,000,000$91,000,000$107,700,000
Aircraft Type—Business Jet——
Cabin
Cockpit2——2
Min Crew4——4
Total Seats10——10
ConfigurationGreen Interior——Green Interior
Max Cabin Seats35——35
Standard Cabin Seats8——8
Cabin Pressure (psi)———9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)———24000
Engine
FADECYes——Yes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27——LEAP-1B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition——On-Condition
Thrust (lbs)27000——28000
No. of Engines2——2
Flat Rating———ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)111——138.4
Wingspan (ft)117.5——117.9
Cabin Width (ft)12.1——11.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.4——7.1
Cabin Length (ft)78.8——107.2
Overall Height (ft)38.58——40.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)6710———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)943——1485
Aisle Step (ft)———Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)———10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)———100.6