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Airbus Acj319 vs Boeing Bbj Max 8

The Airbus ACJ320 and Boeing BBJ MAX 8 are both VIP-configured derivatives of popular single-aisle airliners, aimed at corporate, government, and private head‑of‑state missions. In category terms, each sits in the large-cabin “bizliner” space, offering airliner-level cabin volume and systems with customized interiors for work, dining, and rest. On range, the BBJ MAX 8 generally has the advantage, with typical published figures around 6,000–6,600 nautical miles depending on configuration and tanks, enabling more true long-haul missions with fewer stops. The ACJ320’s typical advertised range is lower, commonly around 4,200–6,000 nautical miles depending on variant (ACJ320, ACJ320neo) and auxiliary fuel arrangements, but it still supports many intercontinental city pairs. Passenger capacity differs most by interior choice rather than airframe limits: both can be outfitted for very small VIP groups in high luxury, or for larger delegations. Typical VIP layouts often seat roughly 20–60 passengers, while higher-density shuttle-style configurations can exceed 100.

SpecBoeing BBJ 737 MAX
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 15.74
Min Crew4
Total Seats12
ManufacturerBoeing
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 8
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6555
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats35
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)71700
Standard Cabin Seats8
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Honeywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$99,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew4
Total Seats10
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Standard Cabin Seats8
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYes
ModelLEAP-1B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)129.7
Wingspan (ft)117.9
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.1
Cabin Length (ft)98.4
Overall Height (ft)40.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)91.9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1200