Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Boeing Bbj 787 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Embraer Lineage 1000e vs Gulfstream G700
In category, the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty and Embraer Lineage 1000E are VIP airliners derived from single‑aisle and regional airliner platforms, optimized for spacious multi‑zone cabins rather than extreme range. The Boeing BBJ 787 is a VIP widebody “head‑of‑state” class aircraft, offering the largest cabin and intercontinental capability. The Bombardier Global 8000 and Gulfstream G700 are purpose‑built ultra‑long‑range business jets, emphasizing speed, altitude performance, and private‑jet airport access. On range, the BBJ 787 and ACJ TwoTwenty are designed for long intercontinental missions, with the BBJ 787 generally the longest‑leg option in this group. The Global 8000 is among the longest‑range dedicated business jets (about 8,000 nautical miles class), while the G700 is slightly shorter but still ultra‑long‑range (about 7,500 nautical miles class). The Lineage 1000E is typically shorter‑range than these ULR types. On passenger capacity, the BBJ 787 carries the most in VIP layouts, followed by the ACJ TwoTwenty and Lineage 1000E. The G700 and Global 8000 typically seat fewer, prioritizing large suites and comfort over headcount.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bombardier Global 8000 | Embraer Lineage 1000E | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Embraer | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | Global 8000 | Lineage 1000E | G700 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 8000 | 4640 | 7500 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Honeywell Primus Epic | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 626.7 | 470 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $51,250,000 | $78,000,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 | $ 11.68 | — |
| Max Passengers | — | 19 | — | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.97 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 16 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 | $ 5,827 | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 50043 | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Min Crew | — | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | — | 19 | 14 | 16 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 19 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 2,900 | — | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 8.8 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 23190 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | — | Passport | CF34-10 E7-B | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 | 18500 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 4184 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | — | 111 | 119 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 104 | 94.2 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | 8.8 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6.6 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 54.5 | 76.6 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 27 | 34.7 | 25.4 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 8 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 67.2 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 120 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 323 | 195 |