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.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 | Bombardier Global 8000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 14 | 14 | 19 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Bombardier | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | Global 6500 | Global 7500 | Global 8000 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | Business Jet | Business Jet |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 6600 | 7700 | 8000 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 17 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 516 | 626.7 |
| 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 Seats | — | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 | $ 4,900 |
| Max Passengers | — | — | — | 19 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | — | 14 | 14 | 19 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 17 | 19 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 12 | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 4500 | 2,900 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | — | Pearl | Passport | Passport |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 15125 | 18920 | 18920 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | — | 99.5 | 111 | 111 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 94 | 104 | 104 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 43.3 | 54.5 | 54.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 25.5 | 27 | 27 |