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Beechcraft King Air 360 Er vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Bombardier Global 7500 is the clear long‑range, large‑cabin business jet in this group, typically flying about 7,700 nautical miles and carrying roughly 14–19 passengers depending on configuration, aimed at intercontinental missions with high speed and comfort. The Beechcraft King Air 360ER is a twin‑turboprop business/utility aircraft optimized for regional to medium‑range flying, with an approximate range around 1,800–2,000 nautical miles and typical seating of about 8–11 passengers, valued for short‑field capability and operating flexibility. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast twin‑turboprop positioned between traditional turboprops and light jets, generally offering about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles of range and seating around 7–9 passengers, emphasizing speed and efficiency on shorter business routes. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine utility turboprop focused on rugged, short‑haul operations; it typically ranges about 900–1,200 nautical miles and carries up to about 9 passengers (or cargo), prioritizing simplicity, payload, and unimproved‑strip access over speed and luxury.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit22
DOC / nm$ 9.50
Min Crew21
Total Seats148
ManufacturerBombardierPiaggio
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500Avanti EVO
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)77001530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79
Max Cabin Seats197
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats126
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFR
Useful Load (lbs)3775
Cabin
Cockpit22
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Min Crew21
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Total Seats148
Galley LocationFWD
Max Cabin Seats197
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats126
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45006600
Cabin Pressure (psi)9
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000
Engine
FADECYesYes
ModelPassportPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)18920
No. of Engines22
Horsepower850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)11147.3
Wingspan (ft)10447.1
Cabin Width (ft)86.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)54.514.9
Overall Height (ft)2713.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.5
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2