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Airbus Acj350 vs Boeing Bbj 777 8 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G800 1

The Airbus ACJ350 and Boeing BBJ 777-8 sit in the “VIP airliner” category, derived from large commercial widebodies and typically selected for head-of-state or ultra-long-haul executive transport where cavernous cabin volume and multiple dedicated zones matter most. The ACJ350 is generally positioned around roughly 10,000–11,000 nm range, while the BBJ 777-8 is aimed at about 10,000 nm class range (manufacturer targets), both enabling nonstop intercontinental missions with generous reserves depending on fit-out. Passenger capacity for these VIP airliners varies widely with interiors, but is commonly configured for a few dozen to well over 50+ passengers, trading seats for bedrooms, lounges, and offices. Bombardier’s Global 8000 and Gulfstream’s G800 are purpose-built long-range business jets, optimized for speed, efficiency, and access to smaller airports. The Global 8000 targets about 8,000 nm range and typically carries around 8–19 passengers in executive layouts. The G800 targets about 8,000 nm range as well (depending on speed profile) with similar typical executive capacities around 8–19, emphasizing multiple living areas in a narrower cabin than the VIP widebodies.

SpecAirbus ACJ350Bombardier Global 8000Gulfstream G800
Summary
Cockpit22
Min Crew44
Total Seats121915
ManufacturerAirbusBombardierGulfstream
Aircraft NameACJ350Global 8000G750
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Cabin Seats3519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)32500
Flight Deck (Base Spec)ThalesEnhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470626.7982
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$366,000,000$78,000,00071500000
DOC / nm$ 9.50
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Max Passengers19
Max Range (nm)8000
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79
Standard Cabin Seats12
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900
Cabin
Cockpit2
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew4
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats19
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats19
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Standard Cabin Seats12
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)2,900
Engine
ModelTrent XWB 84 Passport
Fuel Capacity (gal)43985
FADECYes
TBO (hrs)On-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines2
Dimensions
Length (ft)219 ft 2 in111
Wingspan (ft)212 ft 5 in104
Cabin Width (ft)167 ft 5 in8
Cabin Length (ft)167 ft 5 in54.5
Overall Height (ft)55 ft 11 in 27
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)30,162 cu ft
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)2,905 sq ft
Cabin Height (ft)6.2