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Airbus Acj320 vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New

The Airbus ACJ330neo and the Leonardo AW109 GrandNew sit in entirely different aircraft categories and are used for very different missions. The ACJ330neo is a long‑range VIP airliner based on a widebody jet, intended for intercontinental travel with a spacious cabin that can be fitted with lounges, bedrooms, and conference areas. In typical executive configurations it carries a few dozen passengers in high comfort, but it can be arranged for far more depending on the interior. Its range is in the true long‑haul class, commonly cited around 9,000–10,000 nautical miles, enabling nonstop flights such as Europe to Asia or North America. The AW109 GrandNew is a light twin‑engine helicopter designed for short to medium regional trips, fast point‑to‑point access, and operations to helipads and confined areas. It typically seats about 6–7 passengers plus pilots, with range generally in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class (roughly 400–500 nautical miles depending on reserves and configuration). In short, the ACJ330neo is a global VIP transport; the AW109 is a flexible local access aircraft.

SpecAirbus ACJ330 NeoAGUSTA / LEONARDO AW109 Grand New
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 16.95$ 7.31
Min Crew41
Total Seats128
ManufacturerAirbusLeonardo
Aircraft NameACJ330 NeoAW109 Grand New
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6000464
DOC / nm / Seat$ 2.12$ 0.91
Max Cabin Seats356
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)28800
Standard Cabin Seats86
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,965$ 1,140
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesEFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470156
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$101,500,000$ 7,800,000
Flight RulesVFR
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Total Seats108
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats356
Standard Cabin Seats86
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27PW207C
TBO (hrs)On-Condition4000
Thrust (lbs)29000
No. of Engines22
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower735
Fuel Capacity (gal)152
Dimensions
Length (ft)123.342.5
Wingspan (ft)117.5
Cabin Width (ft)12.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.4
Cabin Length (ft)91
Overall Height (ft)38.5811.5
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)7700
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1324
Rotor Diameter (ft)35.5