Airbus Acj319 Neo vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G800 1
The Boeing BBJ 737 MAX is best viewed as an airliner-derived VIP platform: it sits in the large-cabin/VIP airliner category, typically carries the most people (often configured for roughly 25–50+ passengers depending on layout), and offers long range in the roughly 6,000–7,000 nautical mile class, trading ultimate range for a very spacious, highly customizable cabin. The Bombardier Global 8000 and Gulfstream G800 are ultra-long-range purpose-built business jets. Both emphasize nonstop intercontinental missions with smaller, premium passenger loads, typically arranged for about 8–19 passengers in executive layouts. In range capability, they generally exceed the BBJ 737 MAX: the Global 8000 is marketed around 8,000 nautical miles, while the G800 is marketed slightly higher, around 8,200 nautical miles. In practice, real-world range varies with payload, winds, speed, and cabin options, but the broad distinction holds: the BBJ tends to carry more people in a bigger “airliner” cabin, while the Global 8000 and G800 prioritize the longest nonstop range with fewer passengers and purpose-built business-jet performance.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | Bombardier Global 8000 | Gulfstream G800 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 9.50 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 12 | 19 | 15 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Bombardier | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 8 | Global 8000 | G750 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | — |
| Max Range (nm) | 6555 | 8000 | — |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.79 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | — |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 71700 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | — |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 4,900 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | — |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 626.7 | 982 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $99,000,000 | $78,000,000 | 71500000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — |
| Max Passengers | — | 19 | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | 19 | — |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | — | — |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 2,900 | — |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | LEAP-1B | Passport | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | — |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 18920 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 129.7 | 111 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 104 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 8 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 98.4 | 54.5 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 27 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 91.9 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1200 | — | — |