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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter, suited to offshore, rescue, and utility missions rather than point‑to‑point airline-style travel. Its range is typically in the roughly 500–700 nautical mile class (depending on tanks and payload), and it commonly carries about 16–19 passengers in a transport configuration. The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner based on the 737 MAX 9, optimized for long-range executive travel. It offers intercontinental range on the order of about 3,200–3,600 nautical miles, and passenger capacity varies widely by layout, often around 25–50 in VIP configurations (while the airframe can seat well over 150 in airline service). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a light twin‑turboprop business aircraft with efficient short‑to‑medium range performance, typically around 1,300–1,700 nautical miles, and usually seats about 6–7 passengers. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet designed for versatility and short/rough-field capability. Its range is generally around 1,800–2,000 nautical miles, and it typically accommodates about 6–10 passengers depending on interior and mission.

SpecAIRBUS H225Boeing BBJ MAX 9Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 15.74$ 3.71
Min Crew2411
Total Seats211286
Flight RulesIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBoeingPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameH225BBJ MAX 9Avanti EVOPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454637615302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 1.97$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats2835710
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)119297712037756680
Standard Cabin Seats19866
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 7,396$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISHoneywellRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142470400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$107,700,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2411
Total Seats211086
Max Cabin Seats2835710
Standard Cabin Seats19866
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Cabin Pressure (psi)999.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240002400023500
LavatoryNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Galley / RefreshmentNoOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Cargo DoorYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1LEAP-1BPT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition36005000
Horsepower2100850
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 28ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)280003435
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.4138.447.352.2
Overall Height (ft)16.340.313.117.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547
Wingspan (ft)117.947.155.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.66.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.214.923
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.53.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.617
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.290