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Airbus Acj320 vs Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9

In category terms, the Airbus ACJ330neo is a widebody/VIP airliner, designed for long-haul missions with the most space for bedrooms, showers, and larger meeting/dining zones. The Airbus ACJ320neo and Boeing BBJ 737 MAX are narrowbody/VIP airliners, balancing intercontinental reach with lower operating footprint than a widebody. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is also a narrowbody but in a larger “stretched” form, emphasizing more cabin volume over the MAX 8–based BBJ 737 MAX. For range, the ACJ330neo is the clear leader, typically configured to fly well over 10,000 nautical miles, enabling ultra-long nonstop sectors. The ACJ320neo and BBJ 737 MAX families generally sit in the long-range narrowbody tier, commonly around the mid‑6,000‑nautical‑mile class depending on configuration. The BBJ MAX 9 usually trades some range for added size, tending to be somewhat shorter-legged than the smaller BBJ 737 MAX. Passenger capacity varies widely with VIP layouts: ACJ330neo can support the highest counts, while ACJ320neo and BBJ 737 MAX are similar, and BBJ MAX 9 typically carries more than the BBJ 737 MAX due to its larger cabin.

SpecAirbus ACJ330 NeoAirbus ACJ320 NeoBoeing BBJ 737 MAXBoeing BBJ MAX 9
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 16.95$ 14.74$ 15.74$ 15.74
Min Crew4444
Total Seats12121212
ManufacturerAirbusAirbusBoeingBoeing
Aircraft NameACJ330 NeoACJ320BBJ MAX 8BBJ MAX 9
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6000675065556376
DOC / nm / Seat$ 2.12$ 1.84$ 1.97$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats35353535
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)28800325007170077120
Standard Cabin Seats8888
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,965$ 6,926$ 7,396$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesThalesHoneywellHoneywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470470470470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$101,500,000$96,000,000$99,000,000$107,700,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew4444
Total Seats10101010
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35353535
Standard Cabin Seats8888
Cabin Pressure (psi)99
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400024000
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27CFM LEAP-1A27LEAP-1BLEAP-1B
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Thrust (lbs)29000270002800028000
No. of Engines2222
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)123.3111129.7138.4
Wingspan (ft)117.5117.5117.9117.9
Cabin Width (ft)12.112.111.611.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.47.47.17.1
Cabin Length (ft)9178.898.4107.2
Overall Height (ft)38.5838.5840.340.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)77006710
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)132494312001485
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.710.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)91.9100.6