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Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Airbus H225 is a heavy twin‑engine helicopter built for offshore, search‑and‑rescue, and utility missions rather than point‑to‑point business flying. Its practical range is roughly 450–650 nautical miles depending on payload and tanks, and it typically carries about 16–19 passengers in transport layouts. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet optimized for intercontinental travel, offering about 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically seating 14–19 passengers in executive configurations. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop business aircraft positioned between light jets and larger turboprops; it generally ranges around 1,400–1,800 nautical miles and commonly seats 6–9 passengers. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light/medium business jet designed for versatility and short or semi‑prepared runway capability; it offers roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range and typically seats 6–10 passengers (with higher‑density commuter options possible). Overall, the Global 7500 leads on range, the H225 leads in rotorcraft utility, and the Avanti EVO and PC‑24 balance speed, access, and cabin size for regional missions.

SpecAIRBUS H225Bombardier Global 7500Piaggio Avanti EVOPilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 20.87$ 9.50—$ 3.71
Min Crew2211
Total Seats211486
Flight RulesIFR—IFR—
ManufacturerAirbus HelicoptersBombardierPiaggioPilatus
Aircraft NameH225Global 7500Avanti EVOPC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)454770015302076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.99$ 0.79—$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats2819710
OEM VerificationUn-VerifiedVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)11929—37756680
Standard Cabin Seats191266
Direct Operating Cost$ 2,963$ 4,900—$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)EFISBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)142516400440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$ 29,500,000$75,000,000$ 7,695,000$11,800,000
Aircraft Type—Business Jet——
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew2211
Total Seats211486
Max Cabin Seats2819710
Standard Cabin Seats191266
Lavatory—2 Enclosed FlushingNo1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest—Yes—No
Jump Seat—Yes—No
Galley Location—FWD—FWD
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—FWD
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyNoOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—45006600—
Cabin Pressure (psi)——99.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)——2400023500
Cargo Door———Yes
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelMakila 2A1PassportPT6A–66BFJ44-4A-QPM
Fuel TypeJetFuel———
TBO (hrs)3500On-Condition36005000
Horsepower2100—850—
No. of Engines2222
Fuel Capacity (gal)684———
Flat Rating—ISA + 15ISA + 28ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)—18920—3435
Fuel Burn (gph)——100—
Dimensions
Length (ft)63.411147.352.2
Overall Height (ft)16.32713.117.4
Rotor Diameter (ft)53.2———
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)547———
Wingspan (ft)—10447.155.8
Cabin Width (ft)—86.15.6
Cabin Height (ft)—6.25.85.1
Cabin Length (ft)—54.514.923
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)——3.53.8
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——35.290
Aisle Step (ft)———Flat Floor
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)———17