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Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Cessna Citation Longitude

The Airbus ACJ320neo and Boeing BBJ 737 MAX are “bizliners” based on single‑aisle airliners, aimed at head‑of‑state or large corporate missions, while the Cessna Citation Longitude is a purpose‑built super‑midsize business jet focused on efficient point‑to‑point travel. In range terms, the ACJ320neo and BBJ 737 MAX typically offer true intercontinental capability, generally around the low‑to‑mid 6,000 nautical mile class depending on fit, reserves, and operating profile. The Citation Longitude is shorter‑legged but still long‑range for its category, commonly around the mid‑3,000 nautical mile class, suited to transcontinental and many transatlantic city pairs with fewer payload and wind constraints than smaller jets. Passenger capacity differs most. The ACJ320neo and BBJ 737 MAX can be configured for high-density transport, but in VIP layouts they usually carry roughly a couple dozen to perhaps 50 passengers, with multiple zones and optional bedrooms. The Longitude typically seats about 8 to 12 in a comfortable executive configuration, with a smaller cabin and lower operating footprint.

SpecAirbus ACJ320 NeoBoeing BBJ 737 MAXCessna Citation Longitude
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 14.74$ 15.74$ 5.23
Min Crew442
Total Seats121210
ManufacturerAirbusBoeingCessna Citation
Aircraft NameACJ320BBJ MAX 8Longitude
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA Certified
Max Range (nm)675065553500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.84$ 1.97$ 0.65
Max Cabin Seats353510
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)3250071700
Standard Cabin Seats888
Direct Operating Cost$ 6,926$ 7,396$ 2,500
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesHoneywellGarmin G5000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470470481
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$96,000,000$99,000,000$29,965,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew442
Total Seats101010
ConfigurationGreen InteriorGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats353512
Standard Cabin Seats888
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.7
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400025400
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27LEAP-1BHTF7700L
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Thrust (lbs)27000280007665
No. of Engines222
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 19
Fuel Burn (lbph)1478
Dimensions
Length (ft)111129.773.2
Wingspan (ft)117.5117.968.9
Cabin Width (ft)12.111.66.4
Cabin Height (ft)7.47.16
Cabin Length (ft)78.898.425.2
Overall Height (ft)38.5840.319.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)6710
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)9431200
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.74.1
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)91.916.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)112