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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Robinson R66

In category, the Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large-cabin, airliner-derived VIP jet suited to head-of-state or corporate shuttle missions, offering the most space and payload flexibility. The Bombardier Global 7500 is a purpose-built ultra-long-range business jet optimized for fast intercontinental travel with a high-end cabin but on a smaller, dedicated business-aviation scale. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop executive aircraft aimed at efficient short-to-medium business trips, trading outright luxury and range for lower operating costs and runway flexibility. The Robinson R66 is a light single‑engine turbine helicopter, primarily for short-range point-to-point access where vertical lift matters more than speed or cabin size. On range, the Global 7500 leads at roughly 7,700 nautical miles, enabling true long-haul nonstop missions; the BBJ MAX 9 is also intercontinental, typically around 6,000–6,500 nautical miles depending on configuration. The Avanti EVO is regional by comparison at about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, while the R66 is typically a few hundred nautical miles. On passenger capacity, the BBJ MAX 9 carries the most, commonly dozens in VIP layouts; the Global 7500 typically carries around 8–19; the Avanti EVO about 7–9; and the R66 about 4 passengers plus a pilot.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Bombardier Global 7500Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 9.50—
Min Crew421
Total Seats12148
ManufacturerBoeingBombardierPiaggio
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9Global 7500Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)637677001530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.79—
Max Cabin Seats35197
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)77120—3775
Standard Cabin Seats8126
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 4,900—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellBombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470516400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$75,000,000$ 7,695,000
Aircraft Type—Business Jet—
Flight Rules——IFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew421
Total Seats10148
ConfigurationGreen Interior——
Max Cabin Seats35197
Cabin Pressure (psi)9—9
Standard Cabin Seats8126
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000—24000
Lavatory—2 Enclosed FlushingNo
Crew Rest—Yes—
Jump Seat—Yes—
Galley Location—FWD—
Lavatory Location—FWD / AFT—
Galley / Refreshment—GalleyNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)—45006600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPassportPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-ConditionOn-Condition3600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 15ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)2800018920—
No. of Engines222
Horsepower——850
Fuel Burn (gph)——100
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.411147.3
Wingspan (ft)117.910447.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor——
Cabin Width (ft)11.686.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.16.25.8
Cabin Length (ft)107.254.514.9
Overall Height (ft)40.32713.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7—3.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)1485——
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——35.2