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Airbus Acj320 vs Boeing Bbj 787 vs Bombardier Global 8000

In category terms, the Airbus ACJ330neo and Boeing BBJ 787 sit in the “VVIP widebody airliner” class, designed as flying residences with large cabin volume, multiple zones, and heavy customization. The Bombardier Global 8000 is an ultra-long-range business jet, optimized for private-jet operations, access to smaller airports, and faster turnaround, but with far less interior volume than the widebodies. On range, the widebodies lead in absolute endurance: an ACJ330neo is typically marketed around the 10,000‑nautical‑mile class (depending on variant and fit), while a BBJ 787 is generally positioned in the ~9,500–10,000‑nautical‑mile class. The Global 8000 is marketed for roughly 8,000 nautical miles, still capable of many nonstop intercontinental city pairs, but usually with more payload and cabin constraints than the airliner-based VVIP platforms. On passenger capacity, ACJ330neo and BBJ 787 can be configured for very high counts, yet in VIP layouts they commonly carry a few dozen passengers with bedrooms, lounges, and meeting spaces. The Global 8000 typically carries about 8–19 passengers in executive configurations.

SpecAirbus ACJ330 NeoBombardier Global 8000
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 16.95$ 9.50
Min Crew44
Total Seats1219
ManufacturerAirbusBombardier
Aircraft NameACJ330 NeoGlobal 8000
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)60008000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 2.12$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats3519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)28800
Standard Cabin Seats812
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,965$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesEnhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470626.7
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$101,500,000$78,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Max Passengers19
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew44
Total Seats1019
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3519
Standard Cabin Seats812
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)2,900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27Passport
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Thrust (lbs)2900018920
No. of Engines22
Flat RatingISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)123.3111
Wingspan (ft)117.5104
Cabin Width (ft)12.18
Cabin Height (ft)7.46.2
Cabin Length (ft)9154.5
Overall Height (ft)38.5827
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)7700
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1324