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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 737 MAX family (BBJ MAX 7, BBJ 737 MAX/“MAX 8”, and BBJ MAX 9) are all large-cabin, single-aisle “bizliner” corporate/VIP jets derived from high-volume airliners, offering more space than traditional long-range business jets and typically using auxiliary fuel tanks and bespoke interiors. For range, the longest-legged is generally the BBJ MAX 7, marketed for intercontinental missions (often cited around 7,000+ nautical miles with typical VIP fit and auxiliary tanks). The ACJ320neo is also long-range, commonly quoted around the 6,000 nautical mile class depending on configuration. The BBJ 737 MAX (“MAX 8”) typically sits below the MAX 7, and the BBJ MAX 9 is usually the shortest-range of the group because of its larger, heavier airframe, though exact figures vary widely with tanking, payload, and interior choices. For passenger capacity, VIP layouts usually range from about a dozen to several dozen. Among these, the MAX 9 offers the most cabin volume and potential seats, the ACJ320neo and MAX 8 are mid-pack, and the MAX 7 generally carries the fewest in comparable VIP configurations.

SpecAirbus ACJ320 NeoBoeing BBJ MAX 7Boeing BBJ 737 MAX
Summary
Cockpit2—2
DOC / nm$ 14.74—$ 15.74
Min Crew4—4
Total Seats121212
ManufacturerAirbusBoeingBoeing
Aircraft NameACJ320BBJ MAX 7BBJ MAX 8
CertificationFAA / EASA—FAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)675070006555
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.84—$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats35—35
OEM VerificationVERIFIED—VERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)32500—71700
Standard Cabin Seats8—8
Direct Operating Cost$ 6,926—$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Thales—Honeywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470470470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$96,000,000$91,000,000$99,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit2—2
Min Crew4—4
Total Seats10—10
ConfigurationGreen Interior—Green Interior
Max Cabin Seats35—35
Standard Cabin Seats8—8
Cabin Pressure (psi)——9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——24000
Engine
FADECYes—Yes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27—LEAP-1B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition—On-Condition
Thrust (lbs)27000—28000
No. of Engines2—2
Flat Rating——ISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)111—129.7
Wingspan (ft)117.5—117.9
Cabin Width (ft)12.1—11.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.4—7.1
Cabin Length (ft)78.8—98.4
Overall Height (ft)38.58—40.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)6710——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)943—1200
Aisle Step (ft)——Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)——91.9