AIRBUS
Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty is the xtra-large business jet derived from the A220-100 — 786 sq ft of cabin space, six living zones and 5,650 nm of range. The category-defining 'XLBJ' airframe.
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ACJ TwoTwenty vs Lineage 1000E
A head-to-head look at two of the most-chartered aircraft in the vip airliner class.
EMBRAER
Embraer Lineage 1000E
The Embraer Lineage 1000E offers five distinct cabin zones — including a true master bedroom — in a VIP-converted regional airliner. 19 passengers fly intercontinentally with the space of a small private yacht.
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Side-by-side specifications
| METRIC | ACJ TwoTwenty | Lineage 1000E |
|---|---|---|
| Passengers | 18 | 19 |
| Range | 5,650 nm | 4,500 nm |
| Cruise speed | Mach 0.78 | Mach 0.82 |
| Cabin height | 6'10" | 6'7" |
| Cabin width | 10'9" | 8'10" |
| Baggage | 525 cu ft | 323 cu ft |
| Runway | 4,800 ft | 6,076 ft |
Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty — strengths
- —Six living zones — true flying residence
- —5,650 nm intercontinental range
- —Lowest hourly cost in XLBJ class
Embraer Lineage 1000E — strengths
- —Five distinct living zones
- —True master bedroom with double bed
- —Best cabin volume per dollar in VIP segment
CHARTER PRICING
Indicative pricing
AIRBUS ACJ TWOTWENTY
| Geneva → New York | from CHF 138,000 |
| Hong Kong → Sydney | from $156,000 |
EMBRAER LINEAGE 1000E
| Geneva → Cape Town | from CHF 245,000 |
| Miami → London | from $111,000 |
All-inclusive indicative one-way pricing. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes.
EXPERT VERDICT
Two closely-matched vip airliners — the right pick depends entirely on the mission, not the spec sheet.
The ACJ TwoTwenty pulls ahead on range / non-stop reach, cabin comfort and airport access; the Lineage 1000E answers with group capacity and speed & block time. Both sit in the vip airliner class, so charter pricing is broadly aligned — let the use case (range, group size, airport pair) drive the final call.
Range / non-stop reach
ACJ TwoTwenty
5,650 nm of range — the better choice for transcontinental and intercontinental missions.
Cabin comfort
ACJ TwoTwenty
Taller and/or wider cabin (6'10" × 10'9") — better for long flights and stand-up movement.
Group capacity
Lineage 1000E
Seats up to 19 — the right pick when the manifest grows.
Airport access
ACJ TwoTwenty
Shorter 4,800 ft balanced-field requirement — opens up restricted alpine, island and city-adjacent airfields.
Speed & block time
Lineage 1000E
Cruise of Mach 0.82 — shaves meaningful minutes off every long leg.
Verdict based on published manufacturer specifications, charter market data and Limitless Sky brokerage experience.
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Top reasons to choose — and who each aircraft is best for
A tailored summary for the ACJ TwoTwenty and Lineage 1000E: the deciding reasons in this matchup, plus the buyer archetypes each aircraft serves best.
AIRBUS
Top reasons to choose the ACJ TwoTwenty
- ★Reaches 5,650 nm non-stop — 26% more range than the Lineage 1000E, opening city pairs that would otherwise need a tech stop.
- ★Bigger cabin envelope (6'10" tall × 10'9" wide) than the Lineage 1000E — meaningful difference on flights over three hours.
- ★Lands in 4,800 ft balanced field — accesses short, restricted and city-adjacent airports the Lineage 1000E cannot.
- ★525 cu ft of baggage volume — fits ski, golf and extended-stay luggage that crowds the Lineage 1000E.
- ★Six living zones — true flying residence
BEST FOR
Longer non-stop reach
When the mission is on the edge of the Lineage 1000E's envelope, the 5,650 nm legs of the ACJ TwoTwenty keep reserves intact.
Short-field departures
4,800 ft balanced field unlocks airports the Lineage 1000E cannot use, putting passengers closer to the door.
Delegations of 15–30
Onboard meeting room, dining area and shower for large parties.
Private group charters
Wedding, sports franchise and royal-tour scale travel in one cabin.
EMBRAER
Top reasons to choose the Lineage 1000E
- ★Cruises at Mach 0.82, trimming block time on every leg vs the ACJ TwoTwenty (Mach 0.78).
- ★Seats up to 19 passengers vs 18 on the ACJ TwoTwenty — better for full-group charters and family travel.
- ★Five distinct living zones
- ★True master bedroom with double bed
- ★Best cabin volume per dollar in VIP segment
BEST FOR
Larger party charters
Up to 19 seats vs 18 on the ACJ TwoTwenty — the natural pick when the manifest grows last-minute.
Delegations of 15–30
Onboard meeting room, dining area and shower for large parties.
Private group charters
Wedding, sports franchise and royal-tour scale travel in one cabin.
Multi-bedroom missions
Three-bedroom layouts and staff cabin for week-long roaming itineraries.
PROS & CONS
Honest assessment
AIRBUS
Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty
PROS
- +Six living zones — true flying residence
- +5,650 nm intercontinental range
- +Lowest hourly cost in XLBJ class
- +Longer legs than the Lineage 1000E (5,650 nm vs 4,500 nm) — fewer fuel stops on intercontinental missions.
- +Taller cabin (6'10") than the Lineage 1000E — easier to move around on long flights.
- +Wider cabin (10'9") makes a meaningful difference at the shoulders vs the Lineage 1000E.
CONS
- −Maximum 18-seat layout is tight if you regularly travel with more than 18 — the Lineage 1000E adds 1 seat.
- −Slightly slower in cruise than the Lineage 1000E (Mach 0.78 vs Mach 0.82).
EMBRAER
Embraer Lineage 1000E
PROS
- +Five distinct living zones
- +True master bedroom with double bed
- +Best cabin volume per dollar in VIP segment
- +Carries up to 19 passengers vs 18 on the ACJ TwoTwenty — better for larger groups.
- +Faster cruise (Mach 0.82) trims block time on every leg vs the ACJ TwoTwenty.
CONS
- −Shorter range than the ACJ TwoTwenty (4,500 nm vs 5,650 nm) — may require a tech stop on long sectors.
- −Lower ceiling than the ACJ TwoTwenty (6'7" vs 6'10") — stand-up movement is restricted.
- −Needs more runway than the ACJ TwoTwenty (6,076 ft vs 4,800 ft) — fewer short-field options.
- −Tighter baggage capacity than the ACJ TwoTwenty (323 cu ft vs 525 cu ft).
REAL-WORLD MISSIONS
Which aircraft for which mission
Four scenarios our charter desk sees regularly — and which of these two we would actually quote.
SCENARIO 01
Head-of-state delegation of 18 with onboard meeting room and shower
OUR PICKLineage 1000E
Larger cabin seats the full group (19).
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 02
Sports franchise charter, 25 passengers plus support staff, intercontinental
OUR PICKACJ TwoTwenty
Longer range (5,650 nm) wins the non-stop reach.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 03
Private wedding charter to a remote luxury destination for 30 guests
OUR PICKACJ TwoTwenty
Curated example: London → Los Angeles sits in the ACJ TwoTwenty's sweet spot.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →SCENARIO 04
Multi-week royal tour with three-bedroom layout and onboard staff cabin
OUR PICKACJ TwoTwenty
Taller cabin (6'10") makes long-haul rest workable.
SEE FULL AIRCRAFT →ROUTE RECOMMENDATIONS
Best pick per route
| ROUTE | DISTANCE | RECOMMENDED | WHY |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Tokyo | 5,200 nm | ACJ TwoTwenty | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (5200 nm > 4,500 nm). |
| Riyadh → New York | 5,750 nm | Either | Both would require a tech stop on this routing — talk to us about positioning. |
| Dubai → Sydney | 6,400 nm | Either | Both would require a tech stop on this routing — talk to us about positioning. |
| Paris → Cape Town | 4,950 nm | ACJ TwoTwenty | Only one reaches non-stop — the other would need a fuel stop (4950 nm > 4,500 nm). |
Distances are great-circle approximations; actual fuel planning accounts for winds, weather and reserves.
FAQ
ACJ TwoTwenty vs Lineage 1000E — frequently asked
ACJ TwoTwenty vs Lineage 1000E: which has the longer range?OPEN
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty has a published range of 5,650 nm; the Embraer Lineage 1000E is rated at 4,500 nm. The longer-range aircraft opens up more non-stop city pairs without a tech stop.
Which is faster — ACJ TwoTwenty or Lineage 1000E?OPEN
Cruise speeds are Mach 0.78 for the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty and Mach 0.82 for the Embraer Lineage 1000E. On a Geneva → New York-style mission the faster aircraft typically saves 10–25 minutes block time.
How many passengers does each aircraft carry?OPEN
The Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty seats 18; the Embraer Lineage 1000E seats 19. Charter prices below assume a typical executive layout — high-density configurations are available on request.
What does it cost to charter the Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty vs the Embraer Lineage 1000E?OPEN
Indicative one-way pricing on a benchmark mission: Airbus ACJ TwoTwenty from from CHF 138,000, Embraer Lineage 1000E from from CHF 245,000. Confirmed quote in 10 minutes — pricing varies with empty-leg availability, season and routing.
Which aircraft is better for transatlantic or long-range missions?OPEN
Both belong to the VIP Airliner category, but range, payload and runway performance differ. See the route-recommendations table on this page for our specific pick per corridor.
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