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Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Embraer Lineage 1000e

By category, the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty and Boeing BBJ 737 MAX sit in the large, single-aisle “airliner-based” business jet class, while the Embraer Lineage 1000E is a large-cabin business jet derived from a regional airliner, typically positioned a step below the two biggest offerings in cabin volume and mission profile. On range, the ACJ TwoTwenty is generally the longest-legged of the three, commonly cited around 5,650 nautical miles, enabling many intercontinental city pairs with comfortable reserves. The BBJ 737 MAX family varies by variant, but is typically quoted in roughly the 3,500 to 3,800 nautical mile class, emphasizing transcontinental and select longer international missions rather than the very longest nonstop routes. The Lineage 1000E is usually quoted around 4,600 nautical miles, often bridging long international sectors while remaining somewhat shorter-range than the TwoTwenty. Passenger capacity also depends heavily on interior layout. Typical executive configurations place the ACJ TwoTwenty around 18–19 passengers, the BBJ 737 MAX often in the high teens to mid-20s, and the Lineage 1000E commonly around 16–19, though all can be tailored upward for higher-density VIP missions.

SpecAirbus ACJ TwoTwentyBoeing BBJ 737 MAXEmbraer Lineage 1000E
Summary
Cockpit223
Min Crew 243
Total Seats161219
ManufacturerAirbusBoeingEmbraer
Aircraft NameACJ TwoTwentyBBJ MAX 8Lineage 1000E
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet——
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)565065554640
Max Cabin Seats183519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesHoneywellHoneywell Primus Epic
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470470470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$80,000,000$99,000,000$51,250,000
DOC / nm—$ 15.74$ 11.68
DOC / nm / Seat—$ 1.97$ 0.97
Useful Load (lbs)—7170050043
Standard Cabin Seats—816
Direct Operating Cost—$ 7,396$ 5,827
Cabin
Cockpit—22
Min Crew—43
Total Seats—1014
Configuration—Green Interior—
Max Cabin Seats—3519
Cabin Pressure (psi)—98.8
Standard Cabin Seats—812
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)—2400023190
Lavatory——2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest——Yes
Jump Seat——Yes
Galley Location——FWD
Lavatory Location——FWD / AFT
Galley / Refreshment——Galley
Engine
FADEC—YesYes
Model—LEAP-1BCF34-10 E7-B
TBO (hrs)—On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)—2800018500
No. of Engines—22
Fuel Burn (lbph)——4184
Dimensions
Length (ft)—129.7119
Wingspan (ft)—117.994.2
Aisle Step (ft)—Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)—11.68.8
Cabin Height (ft)—7.16.6
Cabin Length (ft)—98.476.6
Overall Height (ft)—40.334.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)—10.78
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)—91.967.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)—1200120
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——323