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Airbus Acj Twotwenty vs Bombardier Global 7500

The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is best described as a “large-cabin airliner-derived” business jet, prioritizing interior volume and a spacious, lounge-like cabin experience. The Bombardier Global 7500 is a purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet focused on maximum range and high-speed intercontinental capability with a private-jet footprint. On range, the Global 7500 generally leads, offering about 7,700 nautical miles, enabling more city pairs nonstop and providing greater operational flexibility on very long missions. The ACJ TwoTwenty is typically quoted around 5,650 nautical miles, which still supports many transcontinental and transatlantic routes but not as many ultra-long-haul nonstop pairings as the Global 7500. On passenger capacity, the ACJ TwoTwenty usually carries more people in VIP layouts, commonly configured for roughly 18 to 19 passengers (with flexibility depending on the interior concept), benefiting from its wider, taller cabin. The Global 7500 is typically configured for fewer passengers in a more segmented multi-zone luxury layout, often around 14 to 19, with emphasis on dedicated living areas rather than higher headcount.

SpecAirbus ACJ TwoTwentyBombardier Global 7500
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew 22
Total Seats1614
ManufacturerAirbusBombardier
Aircraft NameACJ TwoTwentyGlobal 7500
Aircraft TypeBusiness JetBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)56507700
Max Cabin Seats1819
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$80,000,000$75,000,000
DOC / nm$ 9.50
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79
Standard Cabin Seats12
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900
Cabin
Cockpit2
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew2
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats14
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Engine
FADECYes
ModelPassport
TBO (hrs)On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)111
Wingspan (ft)104
Cabin Width (ft)8
Cabin Height (ft)6.2
Cabin Length (ft)54.5
Overall Height (ft)27