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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 sits in the large/VIP airliner category, offering intercontinental range (about 6,000–6,500 nautical miles depending on fit and payload) and the greatest capacity, typically configured for roughly 25–50 passengers in executive layouts but capable of far more in airline-style seating. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet, reaching about 7,700 nautical miles and usually carrying around 8–19 passengers in a high-comfort cabin, prioritizing nonstop city pairs and dedicated work/rest zones. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light-to-super-midsize “jet utility” aircraft designed for flexibility, with roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range and commonly 6–10 passengers; it stands out for operating into shorter or less-developed runways compared with many business jets. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single-engine turboprop utility aircraft, best for short-haul missions, with roughly 900–1,200 nautical miles of range and typically 9–14 passengers, trading speed and luxury for rugged simplicity and low operating cost.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Bombardier Global 7500Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 9.50$ 3.71
Min Crew421
Total Seats12146
ManufacturerBoeingBombardierPilatus
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9Global 7500PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)637677002076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.79$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats351910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)771206680
Standard Cabin Seats8126
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 4,900$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$75,000,000$11,800,000
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew421
Total Seats10146
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats351910
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.3
Standard Cabin Seats8126
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400023500
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPassportFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition5000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)28000189203435
No. of Engines222
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.411152.2
Wingspan (ft)117.910455.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat FloorFlat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.685.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.25.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.254.523
Overall Height (ft)40.32717.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.617
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)90