Airbus Helicopters H225 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Airbus H225 and Leonardo AW189 are large twin‑engine helicopters, while the Dassault Falcon 8X and Piaggio Avanti EVO are fixed‑wing business aircraft. In category and mission, the H225 is the heaviest, optimized for long‑range offshore transport, SAR, and utility work; the AW189 is slightly smaller and commonly used for offshore, EMS, and VIP shuttle missions. Typical range for the H225 is roughly 500–650 nm depending on payload and tanks, while the AW189 is generally around 450–550 nm. Passenger capacity in airline-style seating is usually about 16–19 for the H225 and about 16–18 for the AW189, with VIP layouts reducing that. The Falcon 8X is a long‑range, large‑cabin tri‑jet business jet, built for intercontinental missions with an advertised range around 6,000+ nm and typical seating for about 12–16 passengers (higher in dense layouts). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed turboprop business aircraft, smaller and more regional in scope, typically 1,400–1,800 nm range with about 6–9 passengers.