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Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Gulfstream G700

The Boeing BBJ 737 MAX is best viewed as an airliner-based VIP transport: it sits in the large “bizliner” category, offering the biggest cabin volume of the three and typically accommodating a higher headcount depending on interior layout, often in the teens to several dozen. Its tradeoff is range: compared with purpose-built long-range business jets, it generally lands in a lower ultra-long-range bracket (roughly in the 6,000–7,000 nautical mile class, depending on variant and fit). The Bombardier Global 8000 is a purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet optimized for very long nonstop missions; it is marketed around an approximately 8,000 nautical mile range and typically carries about 8–19 passengers in executive configurations. The Gulfstream G700 is also a top-tier ultra-long-range business jet with a very large purpose-built cabin; it generally offers slightly less headline range than the Global 8000 (around the 7,500 nautical mile class) and typically seats about 10–19 in luxury layouts, with strong emphasis on cabin comfort and speed.

SpecBoeing BBJ 737 MAXBombardier Global 8000Gulfstream G700
Summary
Cockpit223
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 9.50
Min Crew444
Total Seats121916
ManufacturerBoeingBombardierGulfstream
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 8Global 8000G700
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAIn Development
Max Range (nm)655580007500
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats351919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)71700
Standard Cabin Seats81212
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellEnhanced and Synthetic Vision SystemsGulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470626.7516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$99,000,000$78,000,000$78,000,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Max Passengers19
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew444
Total Seats101916
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats351919
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
Standard Cabin Seats81212
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesOptional
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)2,900
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPassportPearl 700
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)280001892018250
No. of Engines222
Dimensions
Length (ft)129.7111109.9
Wingspan (ft)117.9104103
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.688.2
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.26.25
Cabin Length (ft)98.454.556.9
Overall Height (ft)40.32725.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)91.9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1200
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)195