Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are large twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore transport, SAR, and utility missions. Both typically carry around 16 to 19 passengers in high‑density layouts (fewer with VIP interiors). Their range is broadly in the few‑hundred‑nautical‑mile class; the H225 is generally cited with a longer reach (roughly up to the high‑500 nm range) while the AW189 is commonly around the mid‑400 nm range, depending on payload and reserves. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range corporate airliner based on the 737 MAX 9. It is in a different category entirely, offering intercontinental capability on the order of roughly 3,000+ nautical miles and typical VIP passenger counts that vary by cabin plan, often in the couple‑dozen to around 50 range rather than airline high density. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop business aircraft for owner‑operators, seating about 4 to 6 passengers. Its range is typically around 1,000 to 1,700 nautical miles, bridging regional missions faster than helicopters but smaller and shorter‑legged than a BBJ.