Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500
The Boeing BBJ 737 MAX is a large-cabin, airline-derived business jet best suited to carrying bigger groups and more baggage volume, typically accommodating roughly 25–50 passengers depending on layout, with a range generally around 6,000–7,000 nautical miles (variant and fit-out dependent). The Bombardier Global 6500 is a purpose-built long-range business jet in the large-cabin category, optimized for intercontinental missions with a typical passenger load around 12–16 and a range of about 6,600 nautical miles. The Bombardier Global 7500 sits at the top end of the ultra-long-range, large-cabin segment, offering the longest reach and the most cabin volume of the three in a business-jet design, typically carrying about 14–19 passengers with a range of about 7,700 nautical miles. In short, the BBJ 737 MAX emphasizes group capacity and airline-scale cabin footprint, the Global 6500 balances long range with efficient executive seating, and the Global 7500 prioritizes maximum range and premium cabin space for nonstop flagship missions.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | Bombardier Global 6500 | Bombardier Global 7500 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 9.49 | $ 9.50 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 14 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Bombardier | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 8 | Global 6500 | Global 7500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6555 | 6600 | 7700 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.68 | $ 0.79 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 17 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 71700 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 4,895 | $ 4,900 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 504 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $99,000,000 | $56,000,000 | $75,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | — | Business Jet |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 14 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 17 | 19 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | — | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | — | — |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | Yes |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 4500 |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | Pearl | Passport |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 15125 | 18920 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 129.7 | 99.5 | 111 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 94 | 104 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 8 | 8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 98.4 | 43.3 | 54.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 25.5 | 27 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 91.9 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1200 | — | — |