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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are large twin‑engine helicopters suited to offshore, search‑and‑rescue, and utility roles, while the Bombardier Global 7500 and Piaggio Avanti EVO are fixed‑wing business aircraft optimized for point‑to‑point travel. In range, the Global 7500 is in a different class, offering intercontinental capability at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, whereas the Avanti EVO is typically around 1,700–1,800 nautical miles. Helicopter range is far shorter: the H225 is roughly 450–500 nautical miles depending on configuration, and the AW189 is commonly around 450 nautical miles. For passenger capacity, the Global 7500 usually seats about 14–19 in executive layouts, while the Avanti EVO is generally 6–9. The H225 can carry the most people in high‑density transport configurations, often up to around 19 passengers, while the AW189 commonly carries up to about 16–19 depending on fit. Overall, the Global 7500 maximizes range and cabin comfort, the Avanti EVO targets efficient regional business travel, and the H225/AW189 trade speed and range for vertical access and mission flexibility.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50$ 15.57
Min Crew2211
Total Seats2114218
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierLeonardoPiaggio
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500AW189Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)45477006511530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats2819197
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)119293775
Standard Cabin Seats1912196
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516155400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$2,413,000$ 7,695,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats2114218
Max Cabin Seats2819197
Standard Cabin Seats1912196
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45006600
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportCT7-2E1PT6A–66B
Fuel TypeJetFuelJetFuel
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition40003600
Horsepower21001983850
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)18920
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411157.847.3
Overall Height (ft)16.32716.613.1
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.248
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547395
Wingspan (ft)10447.1
Cabin Width (ft)86.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)54.514.9
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)85
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2