Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Boeing Bbj Max 7 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Dassault Falcon 10x
The Airbus ACJ320neo and Boeing BBJ MAX 7 are “airliner-derived” VIP jets, optimized for spacious cabins and headroom rather than ultra-long-range point-to-point. The ACJ320neo is in the large-cabin corporate airliner category and typically offers roughly 6,000+ nm range with auxiliary tanks, with highly variable layouts often carrying about 20–50 passengers in VIP configurations (and far more in airline seating). The BBJ MAX 7 is a similar category, generally quoted around 7,000 nm with additional tanks, and likewise seats roughly 20–50 in executive layouts. The Bombardier Global 8000 and Dassault Falcon 10X are purpose-built ultra-long-range business jets focused on intercontinental nonstop missions with smaller, more exclusive cabins. The Global 8000 is an ultra-long-range large-cabin business jet at about 8,000 nm, typically carrying around 8–19 passengers. The Falcon 10X is a flagship ultra-long-range large-cabin jet targeting about 7,500 nm, usually configured for roughly 8–19 passengers, emphasizing a very wide cabin and premium comfort.
| Spec | Airbus ACJ320 Neo | Boeing BBJ MAX 7 | Bombardier Global 8000 | Dassault Falcon 10X |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 14.74 | — | $ 9.50 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | — | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 12 | 19 | 17 |
| Manufacturer | Airbus | Boeing | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon |
| Aircraft Name | ACJ320 | BBJ MAX 7 | Global 8000 | 10X |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | — | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6750 | 7000 | 8000 | 7505 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.84 | — | $ 0.79 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | — | 19 | 16 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | — | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 32500 | — | — | 36900 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 12 | 14 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 6,926 | — | $ 4,900 | $2,770 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Thales | — | Enhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems | Digital Flight Control System |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 470 | 626.7 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $96,000,000 | $91,000,000 | $78,000,000 | $ 75,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet | Business Jet |
| Max Passengers | — | — | 19 | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | — | 2 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | — | 4 | — |
| Total Seats | 10 | — | 19 | — |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | — | 19 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | — | 12 | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | Yes | — |
| Jump Seat | — | — | Yes | — |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD / AFT | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | Galley | — |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 2,900 | — |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| Model | CFM LEAP-1A27 | — | Passport | — |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | — | On-Condition | — |
| Thrust (lbs) | 27000 | — | 18920 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | — | 2 | — |
| Flat Rating | — | — | ISA + 15 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | — | 111 | — |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.5 | — | 104 | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 12.1 | — | 8 | — |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.4 | — | 6.2 | — |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 78.8 | — | 54.5 | — |
| Overall Height (ft) | 38.58 | — | 27 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | 6710 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 943 | — | — | — |