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Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Boeing Bbj Max 7 vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9

In category, the Airbus ACJ320neo and Boeing BBJ MAX 7/8/9 are all large-cabin, single-aisle VIP airliners, typically positioned above traditional long-range business jets because they offer more usable cabin floor area and baggage volume. The ACJ320neo is Airbus’s A320neo-family corporate derivative, while the BBJ MAX line is Boeing’s 737 MAX-family corporate derivative; “BBJ 737 MAX” is often used generically for the MAX-based BBJs, with the MAX 7, MAX 8, and MAX 9 representing the main size steps. For range, all are designed for intercontinental missions with auxiliary tanks, but the smaller-fuselage BBJ MAX 7 is generally marketed with the longest range, the BBJ MAX 8 (often the default “BBJ 737 MAX” reference) sits behind it, and the BBJ MAX 9 trades range for more cabin volume. The ACJ320neo is also long-range, typically competitive with the MAX 8-class mission profile depending on configuration. For passenger capacity, all are usually outfitted for VIP loads well below airline seating. The MAX 7 tends to carry the fewest, the MAX 8/ACJ320neo are mid-pack, and the MAX 9 typically supports the largest VIP layouts.

SpecAirbus ACJ320 NeoBoeing BBJ MAX 7Boeing BBJ 737 MAXBoeing BBJ MAX 9
Summary
Cockpit2—22
DOC / nm$ 14.74—$ 15.74$ 15.74
Min Crew4—44
Total Seats12121212
ManufacturerAirbusBoeingBoeingBoeing
Aircraft NameACJ320BBJ MAX 7BBJ MAX 8BBJ MAX 9
CertificationFAA / EASA—FAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)6750700065556376
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.84—$ 1.97$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats35—3535
OEM VerificationVERIFIED—VERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)32500—7170077120
Standard Cabin Seats8—88
Direct Operating Cost$ 6,926—$ 7,396$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Thales—HoneywellHoneywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470470470470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$96,000,000$91,000,000$99,000,000$107,700,000
Cabin
Cockpit2—22
Min Crew4—44
Total Seats10—1010
ConfigurationGreen Interior—Green InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35—3535
Standard Cabin Seats8—88
Cabin Pressure (psi)——99
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——2400024000
Engine
FADECYes—YesYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27—LEAP-1BLEAP-1B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition—On-ConditionOn-Condition
Thrust (lbs)27000—2800028000
No. of Engines2—22
Flat Rating——ISA + 15ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)111—129.7138.4
Wingspan (ft)117.5—117.9117.9
Cabin Width (ft)12.1—11.611.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.4—7.17.1
Cabin Length (ft)78.8—98.4107.2
Overall Height (ft)38.58—40.340.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)6710———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)943—12001485
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——10.710.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——91.9100.6