Boeing Bbj Max 8 vs Cessna Citation Longitude vs Embraer Lineage 1000e vs Embraer Phenom 300e vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Boeing BBJ 737 MAX is a large VIP airliner category aircraft, offering the longest range of this group (roughly 6,000+ nm depending on variant and fit) and the highest passenger capacity, typically configured for about 25–50 passengers in luxury layouts, but capable of more with denser seating. The Embraer Lineage 1000E is also an ultra-large/VIP airliner-class business jet based on the E190; it carries a comparable VIP passenger load (often around 19–30) with very spacious cabin volume, but generally shorter range than the BBJ (around 4,600 nm). The Cessna Citation Longitude sits in the super-midsize category, usually carrying about 8–12 passengers with transcontinental range (about 3,500 nm). The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with strong utility and short/rough-field capability, typically 6–10 passengers and about 2,000 nm range. The Embraer Phenom 300E is a light jet optimized for speed and efficiency, commonly 6–9 passengers and roughly 2,000 nm range, generally trading cabin and field flexibility versus the PC-24 for higher cruise performance.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ 737 MAX | Cessna Citation Longitude | Embraer Lineage 1000E | Embraer Phenom 300E | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 5.23 | $ 11.68 | $ 3.88 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 10 | 19 | 10 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Cessna Citation | Embraer | Embraer | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 8 | Longitude | Lineage 1000E | Phenom 300E | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA Certified | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6555 | 3500 | 4640 | 2,010 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.65 | $ 0.97 | $ 0.55 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 10 | 19 | 10 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 71700 | — | 50043 | 6914 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 16 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 2,500 | $ 5,827 | $ 1,758 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Garmin G5000 | Honeywell Primus Epic | Prodigy Touch (G3000) | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 481 | 470 | 464 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $99,000,000 | $29,965,000 | $51,250,000 | $9,650,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Cabin | |||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 10 | 14 | 9 | 6 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 12 | 19 | 9 | 10 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 9.7 | 8.8 | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 8 | 12 | 7 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 25400 | 23190 | 25560 | 23500 |
| Lavatory | — | 1 Enclosed Belted Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | No | Yes | No | No |
| Jump Seat | — | No | Yes | No | No |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | FWD | FWD | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | AFT | FWD / AFT | AFT | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | Galley | Galley | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | |||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | HTF7700L | CF34-10 E7-B | Canada PW535E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | On-Condition | 5000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 19 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 7665 | 18500 | 3360 | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Burn (lbph) | — | 1478 | 4184 | 757 | — |
| Dimensions | |||||
| Length (ft) | 129.7 | 73.2 | 119 | 51.2 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 68.9 | 94.2 | 52.16 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | 0.3 | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 6.4 | 8.8 | 5.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6 | 6.6 | 4.9 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 98.4 | 25.2 | 76.6 | 17.2 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 19.4 | 34.7 | 16.75 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | 4.1 | 8 | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 91.9 | 16.5 | 67.2 | 14.8 | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1200 | — | 120 | 74 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 112 | 323 | 10 | 90 |