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Airbus Acj320 vs Boeing Bbj 787 vs Boeing Bbj Max 8

In category terms, the Airbus ACJ330neo and Boeing BBJ 787 sit in the widebody, long-range “VIP airliner” class, while the Boeing BBJ 737 MAX is a narrowbody business jet based on a single-aisle airliner, generally optimized for smaller groups and shorter missions than the widebodies. For range, the ACJ330neo and BBJ 787 are both typically positioned for true intercontinental flying, commonly cited around the ~10,000 nautical mile class depending on configuration, payload, and reserves, enabling city pairs such as transoceanic and near–global-reach missions. The BBJ 737 MAX generally offers long range for a narrowbody but is usually several thousand nautical miles shorter than the widebodies, often quoted in the ~6,000–7,000 nautical mile class depending on variant and fit-out. Passenger capacity also diverges: VIP-configured ACJ330neo and BBJ 787 can be outfitted for larger delegations with spacious suites and conference areas, often accommodating several dozen passengers and potentially more if densified, whereas a BBJ 737 MAX typically carries fewer in luxury layouts, commonly in the couple-dozen to under-50 range, with less cabin volume than the widebodies.

SpecAirbus ACJ330 NeoBoeing BBJ 737 MAX
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 16.95$ 15.74
Min Crew44
Total Seats1212
ManufacturerAirbusBoeing
Aircraft NameACJ330 NeoBBJ MAX 8
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)60006555
DOC / nm / Seat$ 2.12$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats3535
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)2880071700
Standard Cabin Seats88
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,965$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesHoneywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$101,500,000$99,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew44
Total Seats1010
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3535
Standard Cabin Seats88
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27LEAP-1B
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Thrust (lbs)2900028000
No. of Engines22
Flat RatingISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)123.3129.7
Wingspan (ft)117.5117.9
Cabin Width (ft)12.111.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.47.1
Cabin Length (ft)9198.4
Overall Height (ft)38.5840.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)7700
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)13241200
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)91.9