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

In category, the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is a purpose-built “large-cabin” business jet derived from the A220 airliner, while the Boeing BBJ MAX 7, MAX 8, and MAX 9 are “narrowbody” BBJ variants of the 737 MAX family, and the Boeing BBJ 777-8 and BBJ 777-9 are “ultra-long-range widebody/VIP airliner” platforms with the greatest space and capability. For range, the ACJ TwoTwenty is typically quoted around 5,650 nm. The BBJ MAX family generally offers intercontinental range, commonly cited at roughly 6,000–6,600 nm depending on variant and configuration, with the MAX 7 at the upper end and the MAX 9 typically a bit lower. The BBJ 777-8 and 777-9 sit at the top for long-haul endurance; the underlying 777-8 is advertised around 8,700+ nm and the 777-9 around 7,200+ nm, with VIP fit affecting real-world performance. For passenger capacity, the ACJ TwoTwenty is usually configured for about 18–50 VIP passengers. BBJ MAX aircraft are often arranged for roughly 25–50+ VIP passengers. BBJ 777-8/777-9 can support very large VIP complements, commonly on the order of 50–100+ depending on layout.

SpecAirbus ACJ TwoTwentyBoeing BBJ MAX 7Boeing BBJ 737 MAXBoeing BBJ MAX 9
Summary
Cockpit222
Min Crew 244
Total Seats16121212
ManufacturerAirbusBoeingBoeingBoeing
Aircraft NameACJ TwoTwentyBBJ MAX 7BBJ MAX 8BBJ MAX 9
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5650700065556376
Max Cabin Seats183535
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesHoneywellHoneywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470470470470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$80,000,000$91,000,000$99,000,000$107,700,000
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 15.74
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 1.97
Useful Load (lbs)7170077120
Standard Cabin Seats88
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 7,396
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew44
Total Seats1010
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3535
Cabin Pressure (psi)99
Standard Cabin Seats88
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400024000
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BLEAP-1B
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)2800028000
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)129.7138.4
Wingspan (ft)117.9117.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.611.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.17.1
Cabin Length (ft)98.4107.2
Overall Height (ft)40.340.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.710.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)91.9100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)12001485