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Boeing Bbj Max 7 vs Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Bombardier Global 8000

The Boeing BBJ MAX 7 and BBJ MAX 8 are airliner-derived business jets, aimed at customers who want large-cabin volume and flexible layouts, while the Bombardier Global 8000 is a purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet optimized for speed and nonstop intercontinental missions. By category, the BBJ MAX 7 and MAX 8 sit in the “VIP airliner” class with notably larger floor area and baggage volume, but they generally require airline-style airport infrastructure and longer runways than many corporate jets. The Global 8000 is an ultra-long-range large-cabin business jet designed for more typical executive-aviation operations. On range, the Global 8000 leads at about 8,000 nautical miles. The BBJ MAX 7 is typically in the ~6,000–6,500 nautical mile class, while the BBJ MAX 8 is usually slightly lower, roughly ~6,000–6,300 nautical miles, reflecting its higher weights and capacity. For passenger capacity, BBJ MAX variants can be configured for very high counts compared with business jets, but in VIP interiors they commonly seat a few dozen; the MAX 8 generally accommodates more than the MAX 7. The Global 8000 typically seats around 8–19 in luxury layouts.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 7Boeing BBJ 737 MAXBombardier Global 8000
Summary
Total Seats121219
ManufacturerBoeingBoeingBombardier
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 7BBJ MAX 8Global 8000
Max Range (nm)700065558000
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470470626.7
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$91,000,000$99,000,000$78,000,000
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 9.50
Min Crew44
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats3519
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)71700
Standard Cabin Seats812
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellEnhanced and Synthetic Vision Systems
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Max Passengers19
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew44
Total Seats1019
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3519
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Standard Cabin Seats812
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)2,900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPassport
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)2800018920
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)129.7111
Wingspan (ft)117.9104
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.68
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)98.454.5
Overall Height (ft)40.327
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)91.9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1200