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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is best viewed as a VIP airliner: it sits in the large-cabin, airline-derivative category, offering the highest passenger capacity by a wide margin and ample space for multiple lounges, offices, and bedrooms. Depending on layout it can carry dozens of passengers, whereas the purpose-built business jets below typically carry in the low-to-mid teens for long-range comfort. In range, the BBJ MAX 9 is intercontinental and generally competitive with top-tier large-cabin jets, but its real advantage is cabin volume and headcount rather than being the absolute longest-legged option. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet optimized for maximum nonstop reach; it is commonly the range leader of the three and typically carries about 14–19 passengers in executive configurations. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a large-cabin, long-range trijet known for flexibility and airport performance; it usually seats roughly 12–16 in typical corporate layouts, with range slightly below the Global 7500 but still firmly intercontinental.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Bombardier Global 7500Dassault Falcon 8X
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 9.50$ 7.66
Min Crew422
Total Seats121417
ManufacturerBoeingBombardierDassault Falcon
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9Global 75008X
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)637677006450
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.79$ 0.64
Max Cabin Seats351916
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)7712036900
Standard Cabin Seats81214
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 4,900$ 3,805
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Honeywell Primus EASy II
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516516
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$75,000,000$ 62,500,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit223
Min Crew422
Total Seats101417
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats351916
Cabin Pressure (psi)910.2
Standard Cabin Seats81214
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400029200
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing2 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesYes
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalley
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45003900
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPassportPW307D
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 17
Thrust (lbs)28000189206722
No. of Engines223
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.411180.2
Wingspan (ft)117.910486.3
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.687.7
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.26.2
Cabin Length (ft)107.254.542.7
Overall Height (ft)40.32726.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.76.3
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.629.2
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)1695
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)140