Airbus Acj320 vs Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Airbus Acj350 vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Bombardier Global 8000
The Airbus ACJ330neo and ACJ350 sit in the long-range, widebody/VIP airliner category, offering the greatest intercontinental reach and the most cabin volume. Typical VIP layouts generally accommodate roughly 25–80 passengers (and can be configured higher), with ranges on the order of about 9,000–11,000+ nautical miles depending on variant and fit, making them suited to nonstop globe-spanning missions with multiple lounge/bedroom zones. The Airbus ACJ320neo and Boeing BBJ 737 MAX are narrowbody, long-range corporate/VIP airliners, balancing airline-platform economics with a large cabin for VIP use. They commonly seat about 18–50 passengers in executive configurations, and typically deliver roughly 5,500–6,600 nautical miles of range depending on model and auxiliary tanks, fitting most transcontinental and many transatlantic missions. The Bombardier Global 8000 is a purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet rather than an airliner conversion. It generally carries about 8–19 passengers in high-end layouts, with a published range around 8,000 nautical miles, emphasizing speed, airport access, and a bespoke business-jet cabin over maximum passenger count.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ330 Neo | Airbus ACJ320 Neo | Airbus ACJ350 | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | Bombardier Global 8000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 16.95 | $ 14.74 | — | $ 15.74 | $ 9.50 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 19 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Airbus | Airbus | Boeing | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ330 Neo | ACJ320 | ACJ350 | BBJ MAX 8 | Global 8000 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6000 | 6750 | — | 6555 | 8000 |
| 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 | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 470 | 470 | 626.7 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $101,500,000 | $96,000,000 | $366,000,000 | $99,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | — | — | Business Jet |
| Max Passengers | — | — | — | — | 19 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | — | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | — | 10 | 19 |
| 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) | — | — | — | — | 2,900 |
| 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 | — |