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Airbus Acj320 vs Gulfstream G280

The Airbus ACJ330neo is a long-range VIP widebody airliner, typically positioned in the “head-of-state/corporate liner” category, while the Gulfstream G280 is a super‑mid/large‑cabin business jet designed for smaller executive teams and point‑to‑point regional or intercontinental missions. In range terms, an ACJ330neo is designed for very long-haul flying, commonly cited around about 10,000 nautical miles depending on configuration, allowing true global city pairs with fewer stops. The G280’s range is far shorter, roughly in the 3,600 nautical mile class, suited to transcontinental U.S. legs and many Atlantic crossings with planning constraints. Passenger capacity also differs fundamentally: ACJ330neo interiors vary widely but can accommodate dozens of passengers with multiple lounges, bedrooms, and meeting spaces; in higher-density layouts it can carry far more. The G280 typically seats around eight to ten passengers in an executive cabin, prioritizing speed, access to smaller airports, and lower operating footprint over airline-scale space.

SpecAirbus ACJ330 NeoGulfstream G280
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 16.95$ 6.57
Min Crew42
Total Seats1210
ManufacturerAirbusGulfstream
Aircraft NameACJ330 NeoG280
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)60003600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 2.12$ 0.82
Max Cabin Seats3510
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)2880015550
Standard Cabin Seats88
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,965$ 3,168
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesGulfstream PlaneView (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$101,500,000$24,900,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew42
Total Seats1010
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3510
Standard Cabin Seats88
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationAFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.2
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)25000
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)5800
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27HTF7250G
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Thrust (lbs)290007624
No. of Engines22
Flat RatingISA + 17
Dimensions
Length (ft)123.366.9
Wingspan (ft)117.563
Cabin Width (ft)12.16.9
Cabin Height (ft)7.46.3
Cabin Length (ft)9125.9
Overall Height (ft)38.5821.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)7700
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1324
Aisle Step (ft)0.3
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.4
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17.7
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)154