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Boeing BBJ MAX 8 vs Airbus ACJ320neo: range, cabin and specifications compared
- The Boeing BBJ MAX 8 flies about 465 nm further than the Airbus ACJ320neo (6,465 nm vs 6,000 nm).
- The Boeing BBJ MAX 8 entered service in 2018; the Airbus ACJ320neo in 2019.
| Boeing BBJ MAX 8 | Airbus ACJ320neo | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Business airliner | Business airliner |
| Range | 6,465 nm (with 8 passengers) | 6,000 nm (maximum) |
| Passengers | — | Up to 25 |
| Cabin | 1,025 sq ft cabin floor area | 91 ft 0 in long, 1,030 sq ft floor area |
| Engines | 2 × CFM International LEAP-1B | 2 × CFM LEAP-1A or Pratt & Whitney PW1100G |
| In service since | 2018 | 2019 |
Manufacturers publish range under different conditions (passenger numbers, speed and reserves). Compare like for like with each manufacturer before deciding.
Boeing BBJ MAX 8
The BBJ MAX 8 is the business-jet version of the Boeing 737-8, first delivered in October 2018. Its 1,025 sq ft cabin allows bedrooms, offices and dining areas on intercontinental routes.
What to check before buying
Completion (the interior fit-out) can take a year or more and costs vary widely: review the completion centre's records, the cabin certification, and operating costs, which are closer to an airliner's than a business jet's.
Airbus ACJ320neo
The ACJ320neo is the business version of the Airbus A320neo, first delivered in January 2019. Its cabin is wider than any purpose-built business jet's, and it can fly up to 6,000 nm.
What to check before buying
Confirm which engine option is fitted, review the completion records and cabin certification, and plan for airliner-level maintenance and crew costs.
Sources
Figures are published manufacturer or industry values and vary with configuration, payload and conditions. Confirm them with the manufacturer or seller before relying on them.