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Airbus Acj320 vs Boeing Bbj 787

The Airbus ACJ330neo and Boeing BBJ 787 sit in the ultra–long-range, widebody VIP airliner category, aimed at heads of state and corporate shuttle missions where cabin volume and nonstop intercontinental capability matter more than airline-style seating density. In range, both are designed for true global missions, with the BBJ 787 generally marketed with slightly greater headline range depending on variant and configuration, while the ACJ330neo offers comparable intercontinental reach with strong payload and flexibility for multiple cabin zones. Passenger capacity differs mainly by how the interior is specified: the ACJ330neo’s larger widebody cross-section and overall cabin volume typically supports higher VIP passenger counts or more expansive layouts with bedrooms, offices, lounges, and medical or conference areas, whereas the BBJ 787 tends to emphasize long-range efficiency and a modern, quieter cabin environment that is often configured for fewer passengers with more space per person. In practice, both can be outfitted anywhere from small executive complements to large delegations, but the ACJ330neo often leans higher in capacity while the BBJ 787 often leans longer in advertised range.

SpecAirbus ACJ330 Neo
Summary
Cockpit2
DOC / nm$ 16.95
Min Crew4
Total Seats12
ManufacturerAirbus
Aircraft NameACJ330 Neo
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 2.12
Max Cabin Seats35
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)28800
Standard Cabin Seats8
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,965
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Thales
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$101,500,000
Cabin
Cockpit2
Min Crew4
Total Seats10
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35
Standard Cabin Seats8
Engine
FADECYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27
TBO (hrs)On-Condition
Thrust (lbs)29000
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)123.3
Wingspan (ft)117.5
Cabin Width (ft)12.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.4
Cabin Length (ft)91
Overall Height (ft)38.58
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)7700
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1324