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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long-range VIP airliner based on a narrow-body jet, suited to large delegations and complex cabin layouts; it typically offers intercontinental range of roughly 6,000–6,600 nautical miles and can be configured for a few dozen passengers in luxury, far fewer than airline seating. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet aimed at private or corporate travel, with about 7,700 nautical miles of range and a typical capacity around 14–19 passengers. The Daher TBM 960 is a high-performance single-engine turboprop, optimized for owner-pilots and short-to-medium trips, offering roughly 1,400–1,700 nautical miles of range and usually 4–6 passengers. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium-lift twin-engine helicopter designed for offshore, SAR, and utility/VIP roles; its range is generally around 450–500 nautical miles (mission-dependent) and it commonly carries about 16–19 passengers. In short, BBJ MAX 9 prioritizes space and group travel, Global 7500 maximizes nonstop global reach for smaller parties, TBM 960 emphasizes efficient point-to-point access for a handful of travelers, and AW189 trades speed and range for vertical-lift flexibility.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Bombardier Global 7500Daher TBM 960AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 9.50$ 2.25$ 15.57
Min Crew4211
Total Seats1214621
ManufacturerBoeingBombardierDaher TBMLeonardo
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9Global 7500TBM 960AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)637677001730651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.79$ 0.56$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats3519—19
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)77120—2908—
Standard Cabin Seats812419
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 4,900$ 744$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Garmin G3000EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516330155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$75,000,000$4,450,000$2,413,000
Aircraft Type—Business JetTurbo Prop—
Flight Rules——IFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew4211
Total Seats1014621
ConfigurationGreen Interior———
Max Cabin Seats3519—19
Cabin Pressure (psi)9—6.2—
Standard Cabin Seats812419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000—14390—
Lavatory—2 Enclosed FlushingNo—
Crew Rest—Yes——
Jump Seat—Yes——
Galley Location—FWDMID—
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT——
Galley / Refreshment—Galley——
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—4500——
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPassportTBM 960CT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition35004000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 49—
Thrust (lbs)2800018920——
No. of Engines22—2
Horsepower——8501983
Fuel Type———JetFuel
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.411135.357.8
Wingspan (ft)117.910442.1—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor———
Cabin Width (ft)11.684—
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.24.1—
Cabin Length (ft)107.254.513.4—
Overall Height (ft)40.327—16.6
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7———
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6———
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485——85
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——123395
Rotor Diameter (ft)———48