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Bombardier Global 6500 vs Airbus Acj319 vs Boeing Bbj Max 8

The Bombardier Global 6500 is a purpose-built long-range business jet, typically categorized as an ultra‑long‑range corporate aircraft. It offers intercontinental capability at roughly 6,600 nautical miles and is usually configured for about 12–16 passengers, emphasizing private, high-comfort travel with a relatively smaller cabin than airliner-derived VIP jets. The Airbus ACJ319 is an airliner-based VIP aircraft in the “ACJ” executive airliner category, offering a much larger cabin and higher payload flexibility. Depending on configuration and auxiliary tanks, it generally reaches about 6,000–6,700 nautical miles, and VIP layouts commonly seat around 19–50 passengers (though it can be arranged for more), suiting larger delegations and more extensive onboard zones. The Boeing BBJ 737 MAX sits in the executive airliner category as well, pairing a large cabin with modern efficiency. With BBJ options such as additional fuel tanks, it typically targets roughly 6,200–6,600 nautical miles of range. Passenger capacity varies widely, but VIP configurations often run about 25–50 passengers, making it comparable to the ACJ319 in mission while differing in cabin dimensions and operator preferences.

SpecBoeing BBJ 737 MAXBombardier Global 6500
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 9.49
Min Crew42
Total Seats1214
ManufacturerBoeingBombardier
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 8Global 6500
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)65556600
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.68
Max Cabin Seats3517
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)71700
Standard Cabin Seats812
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 4,895
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470504
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$99,000,000$56,000,000
Cabin
Cockpit22
Min Crew42
Total Seats1014
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3517
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
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPearl
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition
Flat RatingISA + 15
Thrust (lbs)2800015125
No. of Engines22
Dimensions
Length (ft)129.799.5
Wingspan (ft)117.994
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.68
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.2
Cabin Length (ft)98.443.3
Overall Height (ft)40.325.5
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)91.9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1200