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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 Seats351919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)771202908
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 TypeBusiness JetTurbo Prop
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew4211
Total Seats1014621
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats351919
Cabin Pressure (psi)96.2
Standard Cabin Seats812419
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2400014390
Lavatory2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew RestYes
Jump SeatYes
Galley LocationFWDMID
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalley
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 Engines222
Horsepower8501983
Fuel TypeJetFuel
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)40.32716.6
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)148585
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123395
Rotor Diameter (ft)48