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Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Bombardier Global 5500 vs Gulfstream G500"

The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is best viewed as a “cabin-first” private jet: it offers the most spacious interior and typically the highest passenger capacity of the three, often configured around 18–19 passengers (with layouts that can vary), making it well suited to VIP group travel where living and meeting space matter. Its range is long-haul but generally not as far-reaching as the longest-range large-cabin business jets. The Bombardier Global 5500 is a purpose-built long-range, large-cabin business jet optimized for intercontinental missions. It usually carries roughly 12–16 passengers in typical executive layouts and delivers very strong range, commonly cited around 5,900 nautical miles, balancing speed, comfort, and efficiency. The Gulfstream G500 sits in the large-cabin segment but is more “long-range” than “ultra-long-range.” It typically accommodates about 12–16 passengers and offers a range commonly cited around 5,200 nautical miles. Compared with the Global 5500, it tends to trade some range for a slightly smaller overall mission profile, while still providing a premium cabin and high cruise performance.

SpecAirbus ACJ TwoTwentyBombardier Global 5500
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew 22
Total Seats1614
ManufacturerAirbusBombardier
Aircraft NameACJ TwoTwentyGlobal 5500
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)56505900
Max Cabin Seats1816
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$80,000,000$46,000,000
DOC / nm$ 9.49
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79
Standard Cabin Seats12
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895
Cabin
Cockpit2
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats14
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats16
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPearl
TBO (hrs)On-Condition
Thrust (lbs)15125
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)96
Wingspan (ft)94
Cabin Width (ft)8
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)40.8
Overall Height (ft)25.5