Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Embraer Lineage 1000e
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is best viewed as a “private airliner” category aircraft, offering the largest cabin of the three and typically accommodating roughly 18–20 passengers in a highly customized layout (with certification and fit varying by operator). Its range is in the long-range class at about 5,650 nautical miles, making it well suited to many intercontinental missions with generous space. The Bombardier Global 6500 is a purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet, generally configured for around 13–17 passengers. It delivers the longest reach in this comparison at roughly 6,600 nautical miles, prioritizing nonstop city-pair flexibility while still providing a spacious, high-end business-jet cabin. The Embraer Lineage 1000E is a VIP airliner derivative in the large-cabin/VIP transport category, often arranged for about 13–19 passengers in multiple lounge and bedroom zones. Its range is shorter than the other two at roughly 4,600 nautical miles, trading nonstop distance for a very large, “residential” cabin experience.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bombardier Global 6500 | Embraer Lineage 1000E |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 14 | 19 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | Global 6500 | Lineage 1000E |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 6600 | 4640 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 17 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus Epic |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 470 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $51,250,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.49 | $ 11.68 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.68 | $ 0.97 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 16 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,895 | $ 5,827 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 50043 |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | — | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 2 | 3 |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes |
| Total Seats | — | 14 | 14 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 17 | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 | 12 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 8.8 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 23190 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | — | Yes | Yes |
| Model | — | Pearl | CF34-10 E7-B |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 15125 | 18500 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | 4184 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | — | 99.5 | 119 |
| Wingspan (ft) | — | 94 | 94.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | — | 8 | 8.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | — | 6.2 | 6.6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | — | 43.3 | 76.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | — | 25.5 | 34.7 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 67.2 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 120 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 323 |