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.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty | Bombardier Global 7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 16 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ TwoTwenty | Global 7500 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | Business Jet |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 5650 | 7700 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 18 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $80,000,000 | $75,000,000 |
| DOC / nm | — | $ 9.50 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | — | $ 0.79 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | — | $ 4,900 |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | — | 2 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | — | 2 |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes |
| Total Seats | — | 14 |
| Galley Location | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | — | 19 |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley |
| Standard Cabin Seats | — | 12 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | — | Yes |
| Model | — | Passport |
| TBO (hrs) | — | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | — | 18920 |
| No. of Engines | — | 2 |
| 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 |