Airbus Acj320 vs Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Airbus Acj350 vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Bombardier Global 7500
The Airbus ACJ330neo and ACJ350 sit in the widebody “head-of-state/VIP airliner” category, offering intercontinental missions with the most space and cabin zoning. ACJ330neo typically delivers roughly 9,000–10,000 nm range and commonly carries about 25–60 VIP passengers (more if configured), while ACJ350 generally reaches about 10,000–11,000 nm with a similar VIP passenger band but even larger volume and longer nonstop potential. The Airbus ACJ320neo and Boeing BBJ 737 MAX are narrowbody VIP airliners suited to long-range regional-to-transatlantic flying with lower operating footprint; ACJ320neo is about 6,000 nm and often configured for roughly 15–50 passengers, while the BBJ 737 MAX family is broadly comparable at about 6,000–7,000 nm with typical VIP layouts around 20–50 passengers. The Bombardier Global 7500 is a purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet rather than an airliner conversion, optimized for premium efficiency and flexibility, with about 7,700 nm range and usually 8–19 passengers. Overall, widebodies prioritize space and delegation size, narrowbodies balance cabin volume with runway/airport access, and the Global 7500 emphasizes speed, range, and business-jet operations.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ330 Neo | Airbus ACJ320 Neo | Airbus ACJ350 | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | Bombardier Global 7500 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 16.95 | $ 14.74 | — | $ 15.74 | $ 9.50 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus | Airbus | Boeing | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ330 Neo | ACJ320 | ACJ350 | BBJ MAX 8 | Global 7500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6000 | 6750 | — | 6555 | 7700 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 2.12 | $ 1.84 | — | $ 1.97 | $ 0.79 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 28800 | 32500 | 32500 | 71700 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | — | 8 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,965 | $ 6,926 | — | $ 7,396 | $ 4,900 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Thales | Thales | Honeywell | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 470 | 470 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $101,500,000 | $96,000,000 | $366,000,000 | $99,000,000 | $75,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | — | Business Jet |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | — | 10 | 14 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | Green Interior | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 35 | — | 35 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | — | 8 | 12 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | — | 9 | — |
| 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) | — | — | — | — | 4500 |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | CFM LEAP-1A27 | Trent XWB 84 | LEAP-1B | Passport |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | — | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 29000 | 27000 | — | 28000 | 18920 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Capacity (gal) | — | — | 43985 | — | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 123.3 | 111 | 219 ft 2 in | 129.7 | 111 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | 117.5 | 212 ft 5 in | 117.9 | 104 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 167 ft 5 in | 11.6 | 8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | 7.4 | — | 7.1 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 91 | 78.8 | 167 ft 5 in | 98.4 | 54.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | 38.58 | 55 ft 11 in | 40.3 | 27 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 7700 | 6710 | 30,162 cu ft | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1324 | 943 | — | 1200 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 2,905 sq ft | 10.7 | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 91.9 | — |