Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is best viewed as a VIP airliner: it sits in the large-cabin/head-of-state category, offers by far the greatest interior volume, and can be configured for a wide range of passenger counts—from relatively low-density executive layouts to much higher-capacity VIP transport—while also delivering intercontinental-range capability. The Dassault Falcon 8X is a long-range large-cabin business jet aimed at nonstop global missions with a quieter, more refined executive interior. It typically carries around 8–16 passengers in corporate configurations, with range suited to true long-haul city pairs, though with far fewer seats and less overall cabin space than a BBJ. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a smaller, high-speed turboprop in the light business aircraft category. It generally seats about 6–9 passengers and is optimized for efficient regional trips, offering substantially shorter range than the Falcon 8X and far less capacity and cabin volume than either the Falcon or the BBJ, but with lower operating costs for shorter missions.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Dassault Falcon 8X | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | $ 7.66 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 17 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Dassault Falcon | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | 8X | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 6450 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | $ 0.64 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 16 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | 36900 | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | $ 3,805 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Honeywell Primus EASy II | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR |
| Cabin | |||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 17 | 8 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 16 | 7 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | 10.2 | 9 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 14 | 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 |
| Model | LEAP-1B | PW307D | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 6722 | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Horsepower | — | — | 850 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | |||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 80.2 | 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 | 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 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | 35.2 |