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Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Embraer Lineage 1000e vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty and ACJ320neo sit in the VIP airliner class, offering the highest cabin volume and intercontinental capability. The ACJ TwoTwenty typically ranges around 5,650 nm and is often configured for roughly 18–19 passengers, while the ACJ320neo family can reach about 6,000 nm with typical VIP capacities in the high teens to a few dozen depending on layout. Boeing’s BBJ 737 MAX variants are also VIP airliners, generally in the ~6,000–6,600 nm class (model dependent), commonly configured for about 25–50 passengers. The Embraer Lineage 1000E is a large “bizliner” based on the E190, emphasizing spaciousness over ultra-long range, at roughly 4,600 nm with typical VIP seating around 19–30. In the super-midsize category, the Cessna Citation Longitude offers transcontinental range of about 3,500 nm with a typical passenger load around 8–12. For light jets, the Embraer Phenom 300E is optimized for efficiency and short-to-medium missions, around 2,000 nm and typically 6–9 passengers. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with standout rough/short-field flexibility, about 2,000 nm and typically 6–10 passengers.

SpecAirbus ACJ320 NeoAirbus ACJ TwoTwentyBoeing BBJ 737 MAXCessna Citation LongitudeEmbraer Lineage 1000EEmbraer Phenom 300EPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222322
DOC / nm$ 14.74—$ 15.74$ 5.23$ 11.68$ 3.88$ 3.71
Min Crew4 242311
Total Seats1216121019106
ManufacturerAirbusAirbusBoeingCessna CitationEmbraerEmbraerPilatus
Aircraft NameACJ320ACJ TwoTwentyBBJ MAX 8LongitudeLineage 1000EPhenom 300EPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA CertifiedFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)675056506555350046402,0102076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.84—$ 1.97$ 0.65$ 0.97$ 0.55$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats35183510191010
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)32500—71700—5004369146680
Standard Cabin Seats8—881666
Direct Operating Cost$ 6,926—$ 7,396$ 2,500$ 5,827$ 1,758$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesThalesHoneywellGarmin G5000Honeywell Primus EpicProdigy Touch (G3000)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470470470481470464440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$96,000,000$80,000,000$99,000,000$29,965,000$51,250,000$9,650,000$11,800,000
Aircraft Type—Business Jet—————
Cabin
Cockpit2—22222
Min Crew4—42311
Total Seats10—10101496
ConfigurationGreen Interior—Green Interior————
Max Cabin Seats35—351219910
Standard Cabin Seats8—881276
Cabin Pressure (psi)——99.78.89.49.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——2400025400231902556023500
Lavatory———1 Enclosed Belted Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest———NoYesNoNo
Jump Seat———NoYesNoNo
Galley Location———FWDFWDFWDFWD
Lavatory Location———AFTFWD / AFTAFTFWD
Galley / Refreshment———GalleyGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Cargo Door——————Yes
Engine
FADECYes—YesYesYesYesYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27—LEAP-1BHTF7700LCF34-10 E7-BCanada PW535E1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition—On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition50005000
Thrust (lbs)27000—2800076651850033603435
No. of Engines2—22222
Flat Rating——ISA + 15ISA + 19ISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 23
Fuel Burn (lbph)———14784184757—
Dimensions
Length (ft)111—129.773.211951.252.2
Wingspan (ft)117.5—117.968.994.252.1655.8
Cabin Width (ft)12.1—11.66.48.85.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.4—7.166.64.95.1
Cabin Length (ft)78.8—98.425.276.617.223
Overall Height (ft)38.58—40.319.434.716.7517.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)6710——————
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)943—1200—12074—
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat FloorFlat FloorFlat Floor0.3Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——10.74.183.63.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——91.916.567.214.817
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)———1123231090