Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Boeing Bbj 787 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Embraer Lineage 1000e vs Gulfstream G700 vs Gulfstream G800 1
Airbus’s ACJ TwoTwenty and Boeing’s BBJ 787 are VIP airliners: they offer the most cabin volume and the highest passenger capacity, typically configured for a few dozen passengers in luxury but capable of carrying far more than purpose‑built business jets. The ACJ TwoTwenty is a long‑range large‑cabin option (roughly 5,600 nm class), while the BBJ 787 is in a different league for intercontinental reach (roughly 9,000–10,000 nm class, depending on variant and configuration). Bombardier’s Global 8000, Gulfstream’s G700, and Gulfstream’s G800 are ultra‑long‑range business jets designed for nonstop city pairs with smaller, more private passenger loads. The Global 8000 targets about 8,000 nm with typical seating around 8–19. The G700 emphasizes maximum cabin size in Gulfstream’s lineup with roughly 7,500 nm range and similar typical capacity. The G800 prioritizes range, around 8,000 nm, with comparable passenger counts. Embraer’s Lineage 1000E is a VIP conversion of an airliner, offering a very large cabin and higher capacity than most business jets (often 13–19, potentially more), but with shorter range than the top ultra‑long‑range jets (about 4,600 nm class).
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bombardier Global 8000 | Embraer Lineage 1000E | Gulfstream G700 | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 4 | 3 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 16 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Embraer | Gulfstream | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | Global 8000 | Lineage 1000E | G700 | G750 |
| 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 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $51,250,000 | $78,000,000 | 71500000 |
| 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 | — |