Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Boeing Bbj 777x vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Embraer Lineage 1000e
The Airbus ACJ320neo and Boeing BBJ 777X sit in the “airliner-based VIP” category, offering the most interior volume and customization potential. The ACJ320neo is typically configured for roughly 15–25 passengers in high-comfort layouts (though it can be arranged for more) and provides long-range capability on the order of about 6,000 nautical miles, making it well suited to intercontinental missions. The BBJ 777X is a much larger, ultra–long-range VIP platform generally aimed at head-of-state or large delegations, with typical VIP capacities often in the 25–60+ range depending on layout, and ranges commonly cited around 10,000+ nautical miles. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a purpose-built long-range business jet, optimized for efficient nonstop intercontinental travel, usually carrying about 8–16 passengers in executive comfort with a range around 6,450 nautical miles. The Embraer Lineage 1000E, derived from a regional airliner, bridges business-jet comfort and airliner space, often configured for about 13–19 passengers, with a range roughly in the 4,600–4,800 nautical mile class.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ320 Neo | Boeing BBJ 777X | Dassault Falcon 8X | Embraer Lineage 1000E |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | 3 |
| DOC / nm | $ 14.74 | — | $ 7.66 | $ 11.68 |
| Min Crew | 4 | — | 2 | 3 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 426 | 17 | 19 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Boeing | Dassault Falcon | Embraer |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ320 | BBJ 777X | 8X | Lineage 1000E |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | — | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6750 | 11645 | 6450 | 4640 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.84 | — | $ 0.64 | $ 0.97 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 426 | 16 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | — | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 32500 | — | 36900 | 50043 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 384 | 14 | 16 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 6,926 | — | $ 3,805 | $ 5,827 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | — | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Honeywell Primus Epic |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 482 | 516 | 470 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $96,000,000 | $410,200,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $51,250,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | — | 2 | 3 |
| Total Seats | 10 | — | 17 | 14 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | — | 16 | 19 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 14 | 12 |
| Lavatory | — | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No | Yes |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 10.2 | 8.8 |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Galley | Galley |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 29200 | 23190 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 3900 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | — | PW307D | CF34-10 E7-B |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | — | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Thrust (lbs) | 27000 | — | 6722 | 18500 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 3 | 2 |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 17 | ISA + 15 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | — | — | 4184 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 232 | 80.2 | 119 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | 235 | 86.3 | 94.2 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | — | 7.7 | 8.8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | — | 6.2 | 6.6 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 78.8 | — | 42.7 | 76.6 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | — | 26.1 | 34.7 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 6710 | — | 1695 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 943 | — | — | 120 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 6.3 | 8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | 29.2 | 67.2 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 140 | 323 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor |