Boeing and Airbus manufacture the majority of jets in the world, with an 80% market share in commercial flights. They are also known for their private jets, which have highly spacious cabin interiors and are capable of flying greater distances.

Boeing debuted its first business jet in 1998, while Airbus entered the market in 1997 with the A319 Corporate Jet.

Both aircraft manufacturers offer the entire range of business jets. Airbus has the A380, A350, A330, and A320neo families, while Boeing has the B747, B777, B787, and B737max families. The cabin interiors of most aircraft are available in a range of configurations.

The A320 and B737 series business aircraft from Boeing and Airbus are the most popular private jets because they are mid-range, fuel efficient, and simple to handle.

Boeing aircraft.

The BBJ designation denotes the business jets based upon the 737 series airliners. These aircraft usually seat between 25 and 50 passengers within a luxurious configuration. This may include a master bedroom, a washroom with showers, a conference/dining area, and a living area. Boeing Business Jets also has corporate jet configurations based on the 737 MAX, 777X, 787 Dreamliner and 747-8 Intercontinental.

Airbus Aircraft

The ACJ family is based on the successful A320 family of aircraft and was based on the A319CJ. Today any version of the A320 is available as corporate jet. Changes over the passenger versions include an increase in service ceiling to 41,000 ft.

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Boeing Business jets has 3 variants in the 737 segments that is

BBJ1, is based on the 737-700, and formed the basis for the 737-700ER.

BBJ2 is based on the 737-800.

BBJ3 is based on the 737-900ER.

BBJ C is a variant of the BBJ featuring the “quick change” capabilities of the 737-700C. This allows the aircraft to be used for executive duty during one flight, and to be quickly reconfigured for cargo duty for the next flight.

BBJ MAX 8 and BBJ MAX 9 are variants of the Boeing 737 MAX 8 and 9 with new CFM LEAP-1B engines and advanced winglets providing 13% better fuel burn; the BBJ MAX 8 will have a 11,710 km range and the BBJ MAX 9 a 11,580 km range.

In 2021, the equipped price of the BBJ MAX 7 was $91.2M, $99M for the MAX 8 and $107.9M for the MAX 9

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Airbus Corporate jets has 4 variants in the A320 family that is

ACJ318 – The ACJ318 offered a range of 7,800 km. The smallest of the ACJ family, based on the passenger A318, was offered in passenger configurations between 14 and 18 passengers.

ACJ 319 – The ACJ319 offered a range of 11,100 km. The aircraft seats between 19 and 50 passengers but may be outfitted by the customers into any configuration it offers a roomier interior than its competitors.

ACJ 320 – The ACJ320 offered a range of 7,800 km. The A320 Prestige is offered as a variant for passengers who want more interior space than the A319 offers. It has a passenger capacity of 30 with two removable fuel tanks.

ACJ A321 – The A321 is the largest narrow body corporate jet with a full passenger range of 7,800 km.

 

The Operating cost:

According to the AOPA (Aircraft owners and Pilots Associations) survey. The Operating cost of the both aircraft varies with facilities like fuel, catering, staff and maintains of the aircraft and Landing and parking fees. Other factors depends upon the routes selections.

For the Boeing BBJ the operating cost is around US$ 8,000 to US$9,000 per hour in approximate. The aircraft provides Ultra Long range and Large cabin options.

For the Airbus Aircraft the operating cost is around US$ 7,000 to US$ 9,000 per hour in approximate. The aircraft provides Ultra long range and larger customized cabin options.

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ACJ A320 Specifications.

The AIRBUS ACJ320neo can transport up to 19 passengers. The aircraft has a maximum operating altitude of 41,000′, a normal cruise speed of 469 KTS/540 MPH, and a 6,101 NM/7,021 SM seats-full range. The AIRBUS ACJ320neo has a 5,840′ balanced field length and 4,665′ landing distance. The cabin measures 07’06” high, 12’02” wide, and 89’01” long. It has a total baggage capacity of 1,324.00 ft^3; 1,324.00 ft^3 being internal and 00.00 ft^3 being external.

Boeing BBJ737 Specifications.

The BOEING BBJ can transport up to 19 passengers. The aircraft has a maximum operating altitude of 41,000′, a normal cruise speed of 470 KTS/541 MPH, and a 5,987 NM/6,897 SM seats-full range. The BOEING BBJ has a 5,987′ balanced field length and 2,930′ landing distance. The cabin measures 07’00” high, 11’06” wide, and 79’02” long. It has a total baggage capacity of 640.00 ft^3; 75.00 ft^3 being internal and 565.00 ft^3 being external.

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