Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, airliner-derived business jet suited to VIP or corporate shuttle missions. It offers the greatest cabin volume of the three and typically carries a few dozen passengers in executive layouts, with maximum seating far higher in airline-style configurations. Its range is long-haul, generally around 6,000–6,500 nautical miles depending on configuration, enabling intercontinental nonstop flights. The Bombardier Global 7500 is a purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet. It carries fewer passengers than a BBJ in most real-world VIP layouts (often around 8–19), but emphasizes luxury, multiple living zones, and very high speed with an exceptional range of about 7,700 nautical miles, making it the longest-legged option here. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a rugged single-engine turboprop for short-haul utility and regional work. It typically seats up to about 9–14 passengers, trades speed and range for simplicity and rough-field capability, and usually ranges roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Bombardier Global 7500 |
|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 9.50 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 14 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Bombardier |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | Global 7500 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 7700 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.79 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 4,900 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $75,000,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet |
| Cabin | ||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | — |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | — |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 |
| Engine | ||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | Passport |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 18920 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 111 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 104 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 8 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.2 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 54.5 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 27 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — |