Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna 208b Grand Caravan Ex vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a large, long-range VIP airliner category aircraft, offering intercontinental range (roughly 6,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration) and the highest passenger capacity of this group, typically outfitted for business/VIP missions with about 25–50 passengers but capable of far more in airline-style seating. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light “super versatile” business jet, optimized for access to shorter or semi-prepared runways, with mid-range capability around 2,000 nautical miles and usually seating about 6–10 passengers. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed twin-turboprop executive aircraft, generally shorter-range than the PC-24 at about 1,400–1,800 nautical miles, and commonly configured for around 6–9 passengers. The Cessna 208B Grand Caravan EX is a utility single-engine turboprop designed for rugged, short-field operations; it has the shortest range here (often around 900–1,200 nautical miles) and typically carries about 9–14 passengers depending on interior and regulatory limits.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | — | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Piaggio | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | Avanti EVO | PC-24 |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 1530 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | — | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 7 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 3775 | 6680 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | — | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 400 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | — |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 8 | 6 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 7 | 10 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 9 | 9.3 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 24000 | 23500 |
| Lavatory | — | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 6600 | — |
| Crew Rest | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | — | — | No |
| Cargo Door | — | — | Yes |
| Galley Location | — | — | FWD |
| Lavatory Location | — | — | FWD |
| Engine | |||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | PT6A–66B | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 3600 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 28 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | 850 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | 100 | — |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 47.3 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 47.1 | 55.8 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 6.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 14.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 13.1 | 17.4 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — | 17 |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 35.2 | 90 |