Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long-range VIP airliner category aircraft, offering the greatest intercontinental reach of the group (roughly 6,000+ nautical miles depending on configuration) and by far the largest passenger capacity, typically arranged for a few dozen in luxury layouts but capable of seating well over 100 in high-density configurations. The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra-long-range business jet, also capable of true intercontinental missions (about 6,400–6,450 nautical miles) but with a much smaller cabin count, generally around 12–16 passengers in typical executive seating. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin-engine helicopter, optimized for regional missions with a practical range on the order of a few hundred nautical miles (roughly 450–500 nautical miles, mission dependent) and usually carries about 16–18 passengers. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed turboprop business aircraft in the light/medium executive category, with regional-to-continental range (around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles) and typically seats about 6–9 passengers.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Dassault Falcon 8X | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 7.66 | $ 15.57 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 17 | 21 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Dassault Falcon | Leonardo | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | 8X | AW189 | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 6450 | 651 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.74 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 16 | 19 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 36900 | — | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 19 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 3,805 | $ 2,413 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Honeywell Primus EASy II | EFIS | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 155 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $2,413,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 21 | 8 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 16 | 19 | 7 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 10.2 | — | 9 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 19 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | 29200 | — | 24000 |
| Lavatory | — | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | No |
| Crew Rest | — | No | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | Galley | — | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 3900 | — | 6600 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | PW307D | CT7-2E1 | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 4000 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 6722 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel | — |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 | 850 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 80.2 | 57.8 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 86.3 | — | 47.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | — | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 7.7 | — | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.2 | — | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 42.7 | — | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 26.1 | 16.6 | 13.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | 6.3 | — | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | 29.2 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | 85 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | 395 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | — | 35.2 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 48 | — |