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Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Enstrom 480b vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP airliner (large business jet derivative) built for intercontinental missions. It offers by far the greatest range—typically around 6,000–6,600 nautical miles depending on configuration—and the largest cabin volume, with passenger capacity varying widely by interior, often roughly 25–50+ in executive layouts (and much higher in airline density). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a twin‑turboprop business aircraft optimized for speed and efficiency on regional to transcontinental legs. It typically carries 6–9 passengers and reaches roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles. The Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium twin helicopter aimed at offshore, SAR, and corporate shuttle work. It generally carries about 16–19 passengers in transport layouts (fewer in VIP), with practical range around 400–500 nautical miles, extendable with auxiliary fuel. The Enstrom 480B is a light single‑engine piston helicopter suited to utility, training, and short hops. It seats about 4–5 occupants total and typically has a range in the ~200–300 nautical mile class.

SpecBoeing BBJ MAX 9AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 15.74$ 15.57—
Min Crew411
Total Seats12218
ManufacturerBoeingLeonardoPiaggio
Aircraft NameBBJ MAX 9AW189Avanti EVO
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)63766511530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 1.97$ 0.74—
Max Cabin Seats35197
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Useful Load (lbs)77120—3775
Standard Cabin Seats8196
Direct Operating Cost$ 7,396$ 2,413—
Flight Deck (Base Spec)HoneywellEFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)470155400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$107,700,000$2,413,000$ 7,695,000
Flight Rules—IFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit222
Min Crew411
Total Seats10218
ConfigurationGreen Interior——
Max Cabin Seats35197
Cabin Pressure (psi)9—9
Standard Cabin Seats8196
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)24000—24000
Lavatory——No
Galley / Refreshment——No
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)——6600
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelLEAP-1BCT7-2E1PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition40003600
Flat RatingISA + 15—ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)28000——
No. of Engines222
Fuel Type—JetFuel—
Horsepower—1983850
Fuel Burn (gph)——100
Dimensions
Length (ft)138.457.847.3
Wingspan (ft)117.9—47.1
Aisle Step (ft)Flat Floor——
Cabin Width (ft)11.6—6.1
Cabin Height (ft)7.1—5.8
Cabin Length (ft)107.2—14.9
Overall Height (ft)40.316.613.1
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)10.7—3.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)100.6——
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)148585—
Rotor Diameter (ft)—48—
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)—395—
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)——35.2