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Airbus Acj319 vs Airbus Acj320 vs Boeing Bbj 747 8

The Airbus ACJ320 and the Airbus ACJ320 are essentially the same category of aircraft: a single‑aisle, narrow‑body corporate airliner based on the A320 family, typically configured for private/VIP missions with a spacious cabin rather than airline seating density. In VIP layouts, an ACJ320 commonly accommodates roughly 20 to 50 passengers depending on how much space is devoted to bedrooms, lounges, and conference areas, and it offers long‑range capability generally in the neighborhood of about 6,000 nautical miles (configuration and tanks/options can change this). The Boeing BBJ 747‑8 sits in a different category altogether: a very large, wide‑body, long‑range VIP “head‑of‑state” class aircraft derived from the 747‑8. It provides far more internal volume and payload flexibility than an ACJ320, supporting typically around 50 to 100+ passengers in luxurious configurations (and potentially more if fitted for higher density), while also delivering intercontinental range on the order of roughly 8,000 nautical miles. Overall, the ACJ320 prioritizes efficient long‑range travel for smaller groups, whereas the BBJ 747‑8 prioritizes maximum space and global reach for large delegations.

SpecAirbus ACJ330 NeoBoeing BBJ 747-8
Summary
Cockpit2—
DOC / nm$ 16.95—
Min Crew4—
Total Seats12100
ManufacturerAirbusBoeing
Aircraft NameACJ330 NeoBBJ 747-8
CertificationFAA / EASA—
Max Range (nm)60009260
DOC / nm / Seat$ 2.12—
Max Cabin Seats35—
OEM VerificationVERIFIED—
Useful Load (lbs)28800—
Standard Cabin Seats8—
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,965—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Thales—
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470490
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$101,500,000$567,000,000
Aircraft Type—Business Jet
Cabin
Cockpit2—
Min Crew4—
Total Seats10—
ConfigurationGreen Interior—
Max Cabin Seats35—
Standard Cabin Seats8—
Engine
FADECYes—
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27—
TBO (hrs)On-Condition—
Thrust (lbs)29000—
No. of Engines2—
Dimensions
Length (ft)123.3—
Wingspan (ft)117.5—
Cabin Width (ft)12.1—
Cabin Height (ft)7.4—
Cabin Length (ft)91—
Overall Height (ft)38.58—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)7700—
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1324—