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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Daher Tbm 960 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a VIP-configured airliner in the large jet category, offering intercontinental range (roughly 6,000+ nautical miles depending on fit and reserves) and the highest capacity of the group, typically around 25–50 passengers in executive layouts but capable of far more in airline seating. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft, best suited to regional to transcontinental missions (about 1,500–1,800 nautical miles) with a typical cabin for 6–8 passengers. The Daher TBM 960 is a high‑performance single‑engine turboprop, optimized for owner-operator efficiency, generally flying around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles with 4–6 passengers in comfort (up to about 6 seats total). The Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium helicopter, focused on vertical-lift access rather than speed or long range, typically around 450–500 nautical miles and commonly carrying about 12–16 passengers in transport roles (fewer in VIP/missionized configurations). Overall, the BBJ MAX 9 leads on range and capacity, the Avanti and TBM excel in efficient runway-based point-to-point travel, and the AW189 dominates where helipads and direct access matter most.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9Daher TBM 960AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 2.25$ 15.57
Min Crew4111
Total Seats126218
ManufacturerBoeingDaher TBMLeonardoPiaggio
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9TBM 960AW189Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)637617306511530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.56$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats35197
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)7712029083775
Standard Cabin Seats84196
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 744$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellGarmin G3000EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470330155400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$4,450,000$2,413,000$ 7,695,000
Flight RulesIFRIFRIFR
Aircraft TypeTurbo Prop
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Min Crew4111
Total Seats106218
ConfigurationGreen Interior
Max Cabin Seats35197
Cabin Pressure (psi)96.29
Standard Cabin Seats84196
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)240001439024000
LavatoryNoNo
Galley LocationMID
Galley / RefreshmentNo
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BTBM 960CT7-2E1PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition350040003600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 49ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)28000
No. of Engines222
Horsepower8501983850
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.435.357.847.3
Wingspan (ft)117.942.147.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor
Cabin Width (ft)11.646.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.14.15.8
Cabin Length (ft)107.213.414.9
Overall Height (ft)40.316.613.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.73.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)148585
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)123395
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)35.2