Airbus Acj320 vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G700
The Airbus ACJ330neo is a VIP widebody airliner category aircraft, designed more like a private “flying residence” than a business jet. It offers the longest reach in this group (roughly 10,000+ nm class depending on configuration) and the highest capacity, typically arranged for a few dozen VIP passengers but able to be fitted for far more than any purpose-built business jet. The Boeing BBJ 737 MAX is a VIP airliner based on a narrowbody, sitting between the ACJ330neo and large-cabin business jets. Its range is long but generally below the ACJ330neo (often cited around the mid‑6,000 nm class, mission dependent), with typical VIP seating in the tens. The Bombardier Global 8000 and Gulfstream G700 are ultra-long-range business jets. The Global 8000 prioritizes maximum range (about 8,000 nm class) with a typical cabin for roughly 8–19 passengers, while the G700 emphasizes cabin volume and comfort with slightly less range (about 7,500 nm class) and similar typical passenger loads.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ330 Neo | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | Bombardier Global 8000 | Gulfstream G700 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 16.95 | $ 15.74 | $ 9.50 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 19 | 16 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Boeing | Bombardier | Gulfstream |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ330 Neo | BBJ MAX 8 | Global 8000 | G700 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | In Development |
| Max Range (nm) | 6000 | 6555 | 8000 | 7500 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 2.12 | $ 1.97 | $ 0.79 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 35 | 19 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 28800 | 71700 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,965 | $ 7,396 | $ 4,900 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | Honeywell | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 626.7 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $101,500,000 | $99,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $78,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet | — |
| Max Passengers | — | — | 19 | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 19 | 16 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 35 | 19 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 9 | — | — |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 24000 | — | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | Yes | Optional |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Galley | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 2,900 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | — |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | LEAP-1B | Passport | Pearl 700 |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | On Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 29000 | 28000 | 18920 | 18250 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 123.3 | 129.7 | 111 | 109.9 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | 117.9 | 104 | 103 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | 11.6 | 8 | 8.2 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | 7.1 | 6.2 | 6.25 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 91 | 98.4 | 54.5 | 56.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | 40.3 | 27 | 25.4 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 7700 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1324 | 1200 | — | — |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 10.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 91.9 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 195 |