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.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ330 Neo | Airbus ACJ320 Neo | Airbus ACJ350 | AIRBUS H135 | Bell 429 GlobalRanger | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Trekker |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 16.95 | $ 14.74 | — | $ 6.33 | $ 6.29 | $ 7.40 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus | Airbus | Airbus Helicopters | Bell | Leonardo |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ330 Neo | ACJ320 | ACJ350 | H135 | 429 GlobalRanger | AW109 Trekker |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6000 | 6750 | — | 342 | 365 | 450 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 2.12 | $ 1.84 | — | $ 0.79 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.93 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 35 | 35 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 28800 | 32500 | 32500 | 3124 | 2535 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | — | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,965 | $ 6,926 | — | $ 861 | $ 931 | $ 1,125 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Thales | Thales | Helionix | Bell BasiX-Pro | Genesys Aerosystems |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 470 | 136 | 148 | 152 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $101,500,000 | $96,000,000 | $366,000,000 | $6,150,000 | $7,500,000 | $6,950,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | — | IFR | IFR | VFR |
| Cabin | ||||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | — | 9 | 8 | 8 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 35 | — | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | — | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| Engine | ||||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | CFM LEAP-1A27 | Trent XWB 84 | Arrius 2B2+ | PW207D1 | PW207C |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | — | 4000 | 4000 | 4000 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 29000 | 27000 | — | — | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 43985 | — | 216.9 | 152 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | — | JetFuel | JetFuel | JetFuel |
| Horsepower | — | — | — | 660 | 1100 | 735 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | — | 76 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||||
| Length (ft) | 123.3 | 111 | 219 ft 2 in | 33.5 | 43 | 42.5 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | 117.5 | 212 ft 5 in | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 167 ft 5 in | — | 5 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | 7.4 | — | — | 4 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 91 | 78.8 | 167 ft 5 in | — | 6.58 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | 38.58 | 55 ft 11 in | 12.6 | 13.25 | 11.5 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 7700 | 6710 | 30,162 cu ft | 173 | 130 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1324 | 943 | — | — | 74 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 2,905 sq ft | — | — | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | — | 34 | 36 | 35.5 |
| Width (ft) | — | — | — | — | 26.37 | — |