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

By category, the Airbus ACJ320neo and Boeing BBJ MAX 9 sit in the larger “single‑aisle airliner converted to VIP/business jet” class, while the BBJ MAX 7 is the smaller, shorter‑fuselage variant aimed at operators who want BBJ range with less cabin volume and typically lower operating weight. On range, all three are designed for long intercontinental missions in VIP configuration, but the ACJ320neo and BBJ MAX 9 generally target the longest legs thanks to their larger airframes and fuel options, with typical marketing figures often quoted around roughly 6,000 nm class. The BBJ MAX 7 is also intercontinental but is usually positioned slightly below the top end of the MAX 9 and ACJ320neo in maximum advertised range, depending on auxiliary tanks and final cabin fit. On passenger capacity, the ACJ320neo and BBJ MAX 9 can accommodate the most people when configured for high-density transport, yet in executive layouts they commonly carry a few dozen passengers. The BBJ MAX 7 typically supports fewer passengers than the other two, especially in VIP layouts, due to its smaller cabin.

SpecAirbus ACJ320 NeoBoeing BBJ MAX 7Boeing BBJ MAX 9
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 14.74$ 15.74
Min Crew44
Total Seats121212
ManufacturerAirbusBoeingBoeing
Aircraft NameACJ320BBJ MAX 7BBJ MAX 9
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)675070006376
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.84$ 1.97
Max Cabin Seats3535
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)3250077120
Standard Cabin Seats88
Direct Operating Cost$ 6,926$ 7,396
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesHoneywell
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470470470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$96,000,000$91,000,000$107,700,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew44
Total Seats1010
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3535
Standard Cabin Seats88
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27LEAP-1B
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Thrust (lbs)2700028000
No. of Engines22
Flat RatingISA + 15
Dimensions
Length (ft)111138.4
Wingspan (ft)117.5117.9
Cabin Width (ft)12.111.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.47.1
Cabin Length (ft)78.8107.2
Overall Height (ft)38.5840.3
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)6710
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)9431485
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6