Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189

The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range, large‑cabin airliner‑derived business jet in the “VIP transport” category. It offers the greatest space and typically the highest passenger capacity of the three, often configured for dozens of passengers depending on the interior, and it provides intercontinental range on the order of roughly 6,000–6,500 nautical miles. The Gulfstream G700 is a purpose‑built ultra‑long‑range business jet optimized for high speed and luxury. It carries fewer passengers than a BBJ but more than most business jets in typical layouts, commonly around 10–19, and delivers similar or slightly greater nonstop intercontinental range, roughly 7,000+ nautical miles, depending on payload and conditions. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a super‑medium helicopter, best suited to regional missions, offshore transport, and access to helipads or remote sites where fixed‑wing aircraft cannot operate. Its range is far shorter—generally a few hundred nautical miles depending on tanks and payload—and its capacity is typically in the mid‑teens in high‑density seating, or fewer in VIP/mission configurations.