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Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Embraer Lineage 1000e vs Gulfstream G500

In category, the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is a large-cabin/VIP airliner derived from the A220, offering airline-scale volume and amenities beyond typical business jets. The Embraer Lineage 1000E is also an executive “bizliner” based on an airliner platform (E190), positioned similarly in spaciousness, though generally smaller in overall cabin volume than the ACJ TwoTwenty. The Bombardier Global 5500 and Gulfstream G500 are purpose-built long-range large-cabin business jets, optimized for efficient intercontinental missions rather than airliner-style interior scale. On range, the Global 5500 leads this group with true long-range capability (about 5,900 nm), followed by the Gulfstream G500 (about 5,300 nm). The ACJ TwoTwenty is also long-range (roughly 5,600 nm class, depending on configuration), while the Lineage 1000E is typically shorter-legged than the others (around the 4,500–4,600 nm class). For passenger capacity, the ACJ TwoTwenty can accommodate the most (often around 18–50+ depending on layout). The Lineage 1000E commonly seats in the high teens to low 20s in VIP form. The Global 5500 and G500 usually carry around 12–16 in typical executive configurations.

SpecAirbus ACJ TwoTwentyBombardier Global 5500Embraer Lineage 1000EGulfstream G500
Summary
Cockpit2232
Min Crew 2234
Total Seats16141912
ManufacturerAirbusBombardierEmbraerGulfstream
Aircraft NameACJ TwoTwentyGlobal 5500Lineage 1000EG500
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)5650590046405200
Max Cabin Seats18161919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EpicGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$80,000,000$46,000,000$51,250,000$47,500,000
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 11.68$ 9.00
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.97$ 0.90
Standard Cabin Seats121610
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 5,827$ 4,644
Useful Load (lbs)5004330650
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew234
Crew RestNoYesNo
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Total Seats141412
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats161919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121210
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.810.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2319031900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPearlCF34-10 E7-BPW814GA
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition10000
Thrust (lbs)151251850015144
No. of Engines222
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Fuel Burn (lbph)4184
Dimensions
Length (ft)9611991.2
Wingspan (ft)9494.286.3
Cabin Width (ft)88.87.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.66.4
Cabin Length (ft)40.876.641.5
Overall Height (ft)25.534.725.5
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)86.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)67.226.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)120
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)323230