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Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000

The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty sits in the “bizliner” category, derived from an airliner platform and optimized for spacious cabin volume rather than maximum range. It typically offers a range around 5,650 nautical miles and is often configured for roughly 18 to 20 passengers in a lounge-style executive layout, though layouts vary widely. Bombardier’s Global 6500 is a purpose-built long-range business jet. It delivers about 6,600 nautical miles of range and commonly seats around 12 to 16 passengers in executive configurations, emphasizing a balance of intercontinental reach and operating efficiency. The Global 7500 moves into the ultra-long-range class, stretching range to roughly 7,700 nautical miles and usually accommodating about 14 to 19 passengers, with more zones and dedicated rest options depending on layout. The Global 8000 represents Bombardier’s top-end ultra-long-range offering, targeting about 8,000 nautical miles of range while typically seating in a similar executive band of roughly 14 to 19 passengers, prioritizing the longest nonstop city pairs in the segment.

SpecAirbus ACJ TwoTwentyBombardier Global 6500Bombardier Global 7500Bombardier Global 8000
Summary
Cockpit2222
Min Crew 2224
Total Seats16141419
ManufacturerAirbusBombardierBombardierBombardier
Aircraft NameACJ TwoTwentyGlobal 6500Global 7500Global 8000
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetBusiness JetBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)5650660077008000
Max Cabin Seats18171919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504516626.7
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$80,000,000$56,000,000$75,000,000$78,000,000
DOC / nm$ 9.49$ 9.50$ 9.50
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.68$ 0.79$ 0.79
Standard Cabin Seats121212
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,895$ 4,900$ 4,900
Max Passengers19
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew224
Crew RestYesYesYes
Jump SeatYesYesYes
Total Seats141419
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats171919
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyGalley
Standard Cabin Seats121212
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45002,900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPearlPassportPassport
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Thrust (lbs)151251892018920
No. of Engines222
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)99.5111111
Wingspan (ft)94104104
Cabin Width (ft)888
Cabin Height (ft)6.26.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)43.354.554.5
Overall Height (ft)25.52727