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Airbus Acj350 vs Boeing Bbj 777 8

The Airbus ACJ350 and the Boeing BBJ 777-8 sit at the very top of the long-range VIP widebody category, intended for heads of state and ultra-high-end private travel with large cabin footprints and intercontinental endurance. The ACJ350 is based on the A350 family and is typically positioned as a long-range, ultra-long-haul VIP platform with ample cabin volume for multiple lounges, bedrooms, and meeting areas; in VIP layouts it commonly carries a few dozen passengers, often around 25–50, depending on how residential the interior is. The BBJ 777-8, derived from Boeing’s newest 777X family, is generally the larger and longer-legged option, designed around true ultra-long-range missions and very spacious bespoke interiors; VIP passenger counts are similarly low relative to an airliner, often several dozen, but can be configured higher if desired. In range terms, both are marketed for near-global, nonstop capability, with the 777-8 typically advertised with the longer headline range, while the ACJ350 remains firmly in the ultra-long-range class.

SpecAirbus ACJ350
Summary
Cockpit2
Min Crew4
Total Seats12
ManufacturerAirbus
Aircraft NameACJ350
CertificationFAA / EASA
Max Cabin Seats35
OEM VerificationVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)32500
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Thales
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$366,000,000
Engine
ModelTrent XWB 84
Fuel Capacity (gal)43985
Dimensions
Length (ft)219 ft 2 in
Wingspan (ft)212 ft 5 in
Cabin Width (ft)167 ft 5 in
Cabin Length (ft)167 ft 5 in
Overall Height (ft)55 ft 11 in
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)30,162 cu ft
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)2,905 sq ft