Airbus ACJ330neo vs Boeing BBJ3 (737-900ER)

On published range, the Airbus ACJ330neo goes 8,149 km further than the Boeing BBJ3 (737-900ER) (17,409 km against 9,260 km).

The Airbus ACJ330neo is certified for 50 passengers, against 35 for the other.

The Airbus ACJ330neo has the taller cabin (2.43 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 ACJ330neoBoeing BBJ3 (737-900ER)
General
CategoryVIP airlinerVIP airliner
ProductionIn productionOut of production
Cabin
Passengers (max)50Best value35
Cabin width5.26 mBest value3.53 m
Cabin height2.43 mBest value2.16 m
Flight
Range17,409 km (9,400 nm)Best value9,260 km (5,000 nm)
Max speed (MMo)Mach 0.86Best valueMach 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 ACJ330neo or Boeing BBJ3 (737-900ER): which flies further?
The Airbus ACJ330neo, at 17,409 km published range against 9,260 km. The 8,149 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 ACJ330neo is certified for up to 50 passengers, the Boeing BBJ3 (737-900ER) for up to 35. On charter, real layouts usually trade a seat or two for living space.
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