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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Embraer Legacy 650 E vs Leonardo Aw189

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VVIP airliner–derived business jet, best suited to head‑of‑state or corporate shuttle missions. It offers the greatest cabin volume and can be configured for very high passenger counts (often dozens, potentially up to around 50+ in executive layouts), with intercontinental range typically cited around 6,000+ nautical miles depending on fit and reserves. The Bombardier Global 7500 is a purpose‑built ultra‑long‑range business jet optimized for nonstop intercontinental travel, carrying roughly 14–19 passengers in typical executive configurations and delivering about 7,700 nautical miles of range. The Embraer Legacy 650E is a large‑cabin business jet in the “heavy” class, commonly seating about 10–13, with transoceanic but shorter reach than the Global 7500, around 3,900 nautical miles. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a twin‑engine helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing aircraft; it is used for VIP, offshore, and utility roles, typically seating about 12–16, but with far shorter range (on the order of 400–500 nautical miles) and lower cruise speed, trading distance for vertical lift and point‑to‑point access.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Bombardier Global 7500AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 9.50$ 15.57
Min Crew421
Total Seats121421
ManufacturerBoeingBombardierLeonardo
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9Global 7500AW189
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63767700651
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.79$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats351919
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)77120——
Standard Cabin Seats81219
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 4,900$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)EFIS
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516155
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$75,000,000$2,413,000
Aircraft Type—Business Jet—
Flight Rules——IFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew421
Total Seats101421
ConfigurationGreen Interior——
Max Cabin Seats351919
Cabin Pressure (psi)9——
Standard Cabin Seats81219
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
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPassportCT7-2E1
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition4000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15—
Thrust (lbs)2800018920—
No. of Engines222
Fuel Type——JetFuel
Horsepower——1983
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.411157.8
Wingspan (ft)117.9104—
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor——
Cabin Width (ft)11.68—
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.2—
Cabin Length (ft)107.254.5—
Overall Height (ft)40.32716.6
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7——
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485—85
Rotor Diameter (ft)——48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)——395