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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP-configured narrowbody airliner in the large business jet/airliner class, designed for intercity and intercontinental missions with a very long range (roughly 6,000–6,500 nm depending on configuration) and typically carries a few dozen passengers in luxury layouts, though it can be arranged for substantially more. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a single‑engine turboprop utility aircraft optimized for short, rugged routes. Its range is modest (about 900–1,000 nm) and it commonly seats around 9–14 passengers depending on interior and regulations. The Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin helicopter suited to offshore and regional rotary missions. It has a shorter range (roughly 400–500 nm) and typically carries about 16–19 passengers in high‑density seating. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light jet positioned between traditional light and midsize business jets, offering about 2,000 nm of range and usually 6–10 passengers in executive layouts (up to around 11–12 with higher‑density seating).

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 15.57$ 3.71
Min Crew411
Total Seats12216
ManufacturerBoeingLeonardoPilatus
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9AW189PC-24
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63766512076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.74$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats351910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedVERIFIED
Useful Load (lbs)77120—6680
Standard Cabin Seats8196
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 2,413$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellEFISPilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470155440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$2,413,000$11,800,000
Flight Rules—IFR—
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew411
Total Seats10216
ConfigurationGreen Interior——
Max Cabin Seats351910
Cabin Pressure (psi)9—9.3
Standard Cabin Seats8196
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000—23500
Lavatory——1 Enclosed Flushing
Crew Rest——No
Jump Seat——No
Cargo Door——Yes
Galley Location——FWD
Lavatory Location——FWD
Galley / Refreshment——Optional Refreshment Center
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BCT7-2E1FJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition40005000
Flat RatingISA + 15—ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)28000—3435
No. of Engines222
Fuel Type—JetFuel—
Horsepower—1983—
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.457.852.2
Wingspan (ft)117.9—55.8
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor—Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.6—5.6
Cabin Height (ft)7.1—5.1
Cabin Length (ft)107.2—23
Overall Height (ft)40.316.617.4
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7—3.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6—17
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)148585—
Rotor Diameter (ft)—48—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—395—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——90