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Airbus Acj319 vs Airbus Acj320 vs Boeing Bbj Max 8

The Airbus ACJ320 is a long-range corporate variant of the A320 family aimed at VIP and executive missions. In typical ACJ configuration it carries fewer passengers than an airline A320—often a few dozen in lounge-and-bedroom layouts—while prioritizing comfort and meeting space. Its practical range depends heavily on cabin fit and fuel options, but it is generally positioned for intercontinental sectors, commonly cited around 6,000 nautical miles with auxiliary fuel. The Airbus ACJ320neo is the newer-generation counterpart, in the same category but with more efficient engines and aerodynamic improvements. Compared with the ACJ320, it is typically marketed with longer range and lower fuel burn, and it can support similar VIP capacities, again usually in the tens rather than airline-style high density. Published figures often place its range roughly around 6,500 nautical miles, configuration dependent. The Boeing BBJ MAX 8 is Boeing’s VIP derivative of the 737 MAX 8. It competes in the same large-cabin single-aisle corporate jet category, typically offering VIP layouts for a few dozen passengers, with range commonly advertised around 6,500–7,000 nautical miles depending on auxiliary tanks and interior weight.

SpecAirbus ACJ330 NeoBoeing BBJ 737 MAX
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 16.95$ 15.74
Min Crew44
Total Seats1212
ManufacturerAirbusBoeing
Aircraft NameACJ330 NeoBBJ MAX 8
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)60006555
DOC / nm / Seat$ 2.12$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats3535
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2880071700
Standard Cabin Seats88
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,965$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesHoneywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$101,500,000$99,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew44
Total Seats1010
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3535
Standard Cabin Seats88
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27LEAP-1B
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Thrust (lbs)2900028000
No. of Engines22
Flat RatingISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)123.3129.7
Wingspan (ft)117.5117.9
Cabin Width (ft)12.111.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.47.1
Cabin Length (ft)9198.4
Overall Height (ft)38.5840.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)7700
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13241200
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)91.9