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Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Bombardier Global 7500

The Boeing BBJ MAX 8 and Bombardier Global 7500 sit in different business-aviation categories: the BBJ MAX 8 is a VIP-configured large jetliner based on an airliner platform, while the Global 7500 is a purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet. In range terms, the Global 7500 is designed for the longest nonstop missions in business aviation, with a published range around 7,700 nautical miles, typically enabling more intercontinental city pairs without refueling. The BBJ MAX 8’s advertised range varies by configuration and allowances, but is generally in the roughly 6,000–6,500 nautical mile class, still long-range but usually shorter than the Global 7500. Passenger capacity is where the BBJ MAX 8 stands out: as a converted narrowbody airliner, it can be outfitted to carry far more people, often dozens in VIP or corporate shuttle layouts, versus the Global 7500’s typical executive configurations of roughly a dozen to under twenty passengers, depending on cabin layout and mission profile.

SpecBoeing BBJ 737 MAXBombardier Global 7500
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 9.50
Min Crew42
Total Seats1214
ManufacturerBoeingBombardier
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 8Global 7500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)65557700
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)HoneywellBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$99,000,000$75,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew42
Total Seats1014
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)4500
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