Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large VIP airliner category aircraft, offering intercontinental range typically around 6,000–6,500 nautical miles (depending on configuration) and very high capacity; in BBJ/VIP layouts it commonly carries roughly 25–75 passengers, but it can be configured for more. The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet, generally about 7,700 nautical miles, optimized for long nonstop missions with a typical capacity around 8–19 passengers in executive cabins. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a super-medium helicopter, designed for offshore and utility roles rather than long-range cruise; it typically has roughly 450–500 nautical miles of range (mission-dependent) and carries about 16–19 passengers. The Pilatus PC-24 is a “Super Versatile Jet” light/medium business jet that can use shorter and rougher runways; it typically ranges about 2,000 nautical miles and carries about 6–10 passengers in executive configuration (up to around 11–12 in high-density seating).
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Bombardier Global 7500 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 9.50 | $ 15.57 | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 14 | 21 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Bombardier | Leonardo | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | Global 7500 | AW189 | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 7700 | 651 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.79 | $ 0.74 | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | — | — | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 19 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 4,900 | $ 2,413 | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | EFIS | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 155 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $75,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Aircraft Type | — | Business Jet | — | — |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR | — |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 14 | 21 | 6 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | — | — | 9.3 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 19 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | — | — | 23500 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Crew Rest | — | Yes | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — | No |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 4500 | — | — |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | Passport | CT7-2E1 | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 4000 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 18920 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel | — |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 111 | 57.8 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 104 | — | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 8 | — | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.2 | — | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 54.5 | — | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 27 | 16.6 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — | — | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | 85 | — |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 48 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 395 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | — | 90 |