Airbus ACJ319neo vs Boeing BBJ 737 MAX 8

On published range, the Airbus ACJ319neo goes 204 km further than the Boeing BBJ 737 MAX 8 (12,501 km against 12,297 km).

The Boeing BBJ 737 MAX 8 is certified for 25 passengers, against 19 for the other.

The Airbus ACJ319neo has the taller cabin (2.26 m against 2.16 m).

Both sit in the "VIP airliner" category, so the published hourly band is the same: € 13,750 – 19,750 per hour. Published rate for the category, not for the model.

Comparison table
Comparison tableAirbus ACJ319neoBoeing BBJ 737 MAX 8
General
CategoryVIP airlinerVIP airliner
ProductionIn productionIn production
Cabin
Passengers (max)1925Best value
Cabin width3.7 mBest value3.53 m
Cabin height2.26 mBest value2.16 m
Flight
Range12,501 km (6,750 nm)Best value12,297 km (6,640 nm)
Max speed (MMo)Mach 0.82Mach 0.82
Cost
Hourly rate (category)€ 13,750 – 19,750€ 13,750 – 19,750
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Computed on the maximum published range: the real leg depends on payload, wind and reserves. Prices are indicative, at the category hourly rate.

Sources: Manufacturer published specifications (2026-05) · Paramount Business Jets — published charter rates (2026-08-07) · European Central Bank daily reference rateEUR/USD rate 1.1652 (2026-09-09)

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Frequently asked questions
Airbus ACJ319neo or Boeing BBJ 737 MAX 8: which flies further?
The Airbus ACJ319neo, at 12,501 km published range against 12,297 km. The 204 km gap matters on long legs: at real payload, with wind and reserves, both cover less than the published figure.
What does an hour cost?
Both sit in the same category (VIP airliner), whose published broker band is € 13,750 to 19,750 per hour all-in. That is a category rate, not a model rate: the firm price depends on the specific aircraft, the season and repositioning. A quote returns an all-in price within 60 minutes.
How many passengers?
The Airbus ACJ319neo is certified for up to 19 passengers, the Boeing BBJ 737 MAX 8 for up to 25. On charter, real layouts usually trade a seat or two for living space.
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