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Airbus Acj320 vs Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Boeing Bbj Max 8

The Airbus ACJ330neo sits in the “VIP widebody” category, essentially a long-range private airliner with the most cabin volume and the greatest ability to combine bedrooms, lounges, offices, and staff areas. Its range is typically quoted around 9,000–10,000 nautical miles (depending on configuration), enabling true intercontinental missions with minimal stops. Passenger capacity in VIP layouts is usually a few dozen, often roughly 25–60, but it can be configured higher. The Airbus ACJ320neo is a “VIP narrowbody,” optimized for shorter to medium-long missions with a wide-cabin feel for its size. It generally offers about 6,000 nautical miles of range with auxiliary tanks, suitable for many transatlantic and regional long-haul routes. Typical VIP passenger capacity is commonly around 15–40, depending on how much space is dedicated to private rooms. The Boeing BBJ 737 MAX is also a “VIP narrowbody” and competes most directly with the ACJ320neo. It is usually advertised with roughly 6,000–7,000 nautical miles of range in BBJ form (model-dependent) and similar VIP passenger counts, often about 15–50, again driven by interior density.

SpecAirbus ACJ330 NeoAirbus ACJ320 NeoBoeing BBJ 737 MAX
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 16.95$ 14.74$ 15.74
Min Crew444
Total Seats121212
ManufacturerAirbusAirbusBoeing
Aircraft NameACJ330 NeoACJ320BBJ MAX 8
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)600067506555
DOC / nm / Seat$ 2.12$ 1.84$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats353535
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)288003250071700
Standard Cabin Seats888
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,965$ 6,926$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesThalesHoneywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470470470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$101,500,000$96,000,000$99,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew444
Total Seats101010
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats353535
Standard Cabin Seats888
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27CFM LEAP-1A27LEAP-1B
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Thrust (lbs)290002700028000
No. of Engines222
Flat RatingISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)123.3111129.7
Wingspan (ft)117.5117.5117.9
Cabin Width (ft)12.112.111.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.47.47.1
Cabin Length (ft)9178.898.4
Overall Height (ft)38.5838.5840.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)77006710
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13249431200
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)91.9