Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long-range, large-cabin VIP airliner category aircraft, essentially a 737 MAX 9 adapted for corporate use. It offers intercontinental range (roughly 6,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration) and typically carries a few dozen passengers in high-comfort layouts, though it can be configured for far more in airline-style seating. The Daher TBM 960 is a single‑engine turboprop business aircraft in an entirely different class, optimized for efficient point‑to‑point travel. Its range is generally around 1,500–1,700 nautical miles, and it typically carries one pilot plus up to five passengers (or up to six occupants depending on seating and payload). The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a super‑medium helicopter, prioritizing vertical lift, offshore/EMS/utility flexibility, and access to sites without runways. Its range is roughly 450–500 nautical miles (mission- and tank-dependent) and it commonly seats around 16–19 passengers in transport configurations (or fewer for VIP/mission equipment).