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Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Bombardier Challenger 3500 vs Embraer Lineage 1000e

The Airbus ACJ320neo is a VIP airliner derived from the A320neo family, positioned in the large-cabin, long-range “bizliner” category. It typically offers the greatest interior volume and the highest passenger potential of the three, commonly configured for roughly 15–30+ passengers depending on layout, and it delivers intercontinental capability with advertised range on the order of about 6,000 nautical miles. The Bombardier Challenger 3500 is a super-midsize business jet optimized for efficient point-to-point missions. It carries fewer people than the two airliner-derived options, usually around 8–10 passengers in a premium configuration (up to the mid-teens depending on seating), and provides transcontinental range of roughly 3,400 nautical miles. The Embraer Lineage 1000E is a VIP version of the E190 airliner, fitting the large-cabin “bizliner” segment. It generally seats more than the Challenger 3500, often around 13–19 passengers in executive layouts, with range typically around 4,600 nautical miles, bridging the gap between the Challenger’s range and the ACJ320neo’s longer legs while offering a very spacious cabin.

SpecAirbus ACJ320 NeoBombardier Challenger 3500Embraer Lineage 1000E
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 14.74$ 6.71$ 11.68
Min Crew423
Total Seats121019
ManufacturerAirbusBombardierEmbraer
Aircraft NameACJ320Challenger 3500Lineage 1000E
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)675034004640
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.84$ 0.84$ 0.97
Max Cabin Seats351019
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)325001595050043
Standard Cabin Seats8816
Direct Operating Cost$ 6,926$ 3,152$ 5,827
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesRockwell Collins Pro Line 21 AdvancedHoneywell Primus Epic
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470533470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$96,000,000$26,950,000$51,250,000
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew423
Total Seats101014
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats351019
Standard Cabin Seats8812
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNoYes
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationAFTFWD / AFT
Cabin Pressure (psi)8.88.8
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2333823190
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27HTF73500CF34-10 E7-B
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Thrust (lbs)27000732318500
No. of Engines222
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Fuel Burn (lbph)4184
Dimensions
Length (ft)11168.7119
Wingspan (ft)117.56994.2
Cabin Width (ft)12.17.28.8
Cabin Height (ft)7.466.6
Cabin Length (ft)78.825.276.6
Overall Height (ft)38.582034.7
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)6710
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)943120
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)5.18
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)16.667.2
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)106323