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Airbus Acj320 Neo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus ACJ320neo is a large, long-range corporate airliner based on the A320neo family, aimed at intercontinental business travel with an airline-style cabin footprint. In typical ACJ configurations it carries a relatively high passenger load for a business jet—often in the couple-dozen range—while prioritizing space for private suites, lounges, and meeting areas; maximum seating can be much higher if arranged densely. Its range is generally in the roughly 6,000 nautical mile class (depending on variant and cabin fit), enabling nonstop city pairs that the Pilatus cannot match. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light business jet optimized for flexibility and access, including the ability to operate from shorter and less-improved runways than large airliner-derived jets. It typically carries about 6 to 10 passengers in executive seating, with a practical range around 2,000 nautical miles, making it well suited to regional missions and point-to-point access rather than ultra-long-haul flying. In short, the ACJ320neo emphasizes space and intercontinental range, while the PC-24 emphasizes versatility, smaller-group travel, and airport access.

SpecAirbus ACJ320 NeoPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 14.74$ 3.71
Min Crew41
Total Seats126
ManufacturerAirbusPilatus
Aircraft NameACJ320PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)67502076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.84$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats3510
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)325006680
Standard Cabin Seats86
Direct Operating Cost$ 6,926$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$96,000,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew41
Total Seats106
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3510
Standard Cabin Seats86
Lavatory1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.3
Galley / RefreshmentOptional Refreshment Center
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)23500
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelCFM LEAP-1A27FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition5000
Thrust (lbs)270003435
No. of Engines22
Flat RatingISA + 23
Dimensions
Length (ft)11152.2
Wingspan (ft)117.555.8
Cabin Width (ft)12.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.45.1
Cabin Length (ft)78.823
Overall Height (ft)38.5817.4
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)6710
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)943
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)17
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90