Bell 429 Globalranger vs Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bell 429 GlobalRanger, Leonardo AW109 Grand New, AW139, and AW189 are twin‑engine helicopters aimed at short to medium missions with high access flexibility. The Bell 429 is a light twin typically used for EMS, law enforcement, and corporate hops; it generally offers the shortest range of this group and seats roughly 6–7 passengers in a corporate layout. The AW109 is a light twin with generally better cruise speed and range than the 429, usually carrying about 6–7 passengers. The AW139 is a medium twin built for offshore, SAR, and executive transport, with longer range and higher capacity, commonly around 8–12 passengers. The AW189 is a larger super‑medium twin optimized for offshore and SAR, offering the longest helicopter range here and typically about 12–16 passengers. Piaggio’s Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin‑turboprop airplane for fast regional travel, typically carrying about 6–8 passengers with longer range than the helicopters. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop with very long range and 6–9 passengers. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑jet with similar passenger counts (about 6–10) and strong range, emphasizing speed and runway versatility.