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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 sits in the large-cabin/VIP airliner category, built to carry the most people and go the farthest. In typical executive configurations it accommodates roughly 25–50 passengers (with much higher certified airline seating possible), and it offers intercontinental range on the order of about 6,000+ nautical miles, enabling long nonstop missions with generous cabin space. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super-midsize business jet optimized for efficient regional and transcontinental flying with a smaller group. It typically seats about 8–9 passengers and has a range around 2,000–2,100 nautical miles, making it well suited to frequent short-to-medium legs with strong airport accessibility. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed turboprop in the light business category, valued for efficiency and short-field flexibility. It commonly carries about 6–7 passengers and offers roughly 1,300–1,700 nautical miles of range depending on payload and conditions, positioning it as a cost-effective option for regional missions where jet-level speed is helpful but maximum range and cabin size are less critical.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Cessna Citation XLS+Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 5.34
Min Crew421
Total Seats12108
ManufacturerBoeingCessna CitationPiaggio
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9XLS+Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)637619061530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.67
Max Cabin Seats3597
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7712075403775
Standard Cabin Seats886
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 2,303
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellRockwell Collins Pro Line 21Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470430400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$15,500,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew421
Total Seats10108
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats3597
Cabin Pressure (psi)99.39
Standard Cabin Seats886
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240002523024000
Lavatory1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Crew RestNo
Jump SeatNo
Galley LocationFWD
Lavatory LocationAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BPW545CPT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition50003600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)280004119
No. of Engines222
Horsepower850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.452.547.3
Wingspan (ft)117.956.347.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor0.7
Cabin Width (ft)11.65.56.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.15.75.8
Cabin Length (ft)107.218.514.9
Overall Height (ft)40.317.213.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.93.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.614.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)148580
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1035.2