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Airbus Acj320 vs Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Airbus Acj350 vs Airbus Helicopters H135 vs Bell 429 Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw109 Trekker

In category, the Airbus ACJ330neo, ACJ350, and ACJ320neo are long-range corporate airliners (large-cabin VIP jets based on commercial transports), while the Airbus Helicopters H135, Bell 429 GlobalRanger, and Leonardo AW109 Trekker are twin‑engine light helicopters aimed at short-range point-to-point access. For range, the ACJ350 and ACJ330neo sit at the top tier, intended for intercontinental missions and routinely marketed for ultra-long, nonstop city pairs. The ACJ320neo is also long-range but generally a step below the widebody ACJ variants, typically suited to transoceanic routes with fewer constraints than conventional business jets. By contrast, the H135, Bell 429, and AW109 Trekker operate in the hundreds-of-nautical-miles class, optimized for regional hops rather than long-haul travel. For passenger capacity, the widebody ACJ330neo and ACJ350 offer the largest cabins and can be configured for comparatively high VIP counts or very spacious layouts; the ACJ320neo carries fewer than those but still far more than any light helicopter. Among the helicopters, typical seating is single digits to around low teens depending on configuration, with the Bell 429 and AW109 generally carrying more than the H135.

SpecAirbus ACJ330 NeoAirbus ACJ320 NeoAirbus ACJ350AIRBUS H135Bell 429 GlobalRangerAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Trekker
Summary
Cockpit222222
DOC / nm$ 16.95$ 14.74$ 6.33$ 6.29$ 7.40
Min Crew444111
Total Seats121212988
ManufacturerAirbusAirbusAirbusAirbus HelicoptersBellLeonardo
Aircraft NameACJ330 NeoACJ320ACJ350H135429 GlobalRangerAW109 Trekker
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)60006750342365450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 2.12$ 1.84$ 0.79$ 0.79$ 0.93
Max Cabin Seats353535766
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)28800325003250031242535
Standard Cabin Seats88766
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,965$ 6,926$ 861$ 931$ 1,125
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesThalesThalesHelionixBell BasiX-ProGenesys Aerosystems
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470470470136148152
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$101,500,000$96,000,000$366,000,000$6,150,000$7,500,000 $6,950,000
Flight RulesIFRIFRVFR
Cabin
Cockpit22222
Min Crew44111
Total Seats1010988
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3535766
Standard Cabin Seats88766
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYesYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27CFM LEAP-1A27Trent XWB 84 Arrius 2B2+PW207D1PW207C
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition400040004000
Thrust (lbs)2900027000
No. of Engines22222
Fuel Capacity (gal)43985216.9152
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuelJetFuel
Horsepower6601100735
Fuel Burn (gph)76
Dimensions
Length (ft)123.3111219 ft 2 in33.54342.5
Wingspan (ft)117.5117.5212 ft 5 in
Cabin Width (ft)12.112.1167 ft 5 in5
Cabin Height (ft)7.47.44
Cabin Length (ft)9178.8167 ft 5 in6.58
Overall Height (ft)38.5838.5855 ft 11 in 12.613.2511.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)7700671030,162 cu ft173130
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)132494374
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)2,905 sq ft
Rotor Diameter (ft)343635.5
Width (ft)26.37