Boeing Bbj Max 9 vs Gulfstream G700 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Boeing BBJ MAX 9 is a long‑range VIP airliner category aircraft, offering intercontinental range on the order of roughly 6,000+ nautical miles and the largest passenger capacity of this group, typically configured for anywhere from a few dozen up to well over 100 occupants depending on interior layout. The Gulfstream G700 is an ultra‑long‑range business jet, also capable of true intercontinental missions (about 7,000+ nautical miles) but with a much smaller, luxury‑focused cabin, commonly carrying around 12–19 passengers. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter, optimized for regional missions rather than transoceanic travel; range is generally a few hundred nautical miles (depending on payload and reserves), with seating commonly in the mid‑teens to high‑teens in typical passenger layouts. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed turboprop business aircraft, suited to shorter and medium routes; range is roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, with typical capacity around 6–9 passengers. Overall, BBJ MAX 9 and G700 prioritize long‑range fixed‑wing travel, while AW189 emphasizes vertical lift access and Avanti EVO balances speed and efficiency for smaller groups.
| Spec | Boeing BBJ MAX 9 | Gulfstream G700 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 15.74 | — | $ 15.57 | — |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 12 | 16 | 21 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Boeing | Gulfstream | Leonardo | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | BBJ MAX 9 | G700 | AW189 | Avanti EVO |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | In Development | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 6376 | 7500 | 651 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 1.97 | — | $ 0.74 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 19 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Useful Load (lbs) | 77120 | — | — | 3775 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 19 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 7,396 | — | $ 2,413 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Honeywell | Gulfstream Symmetry Flight Deck | EFIS | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 470 | 516 | 155 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $107,700,000 | $78,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Min Crew | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 10 | 16 | 21 | 8 |
| Configuration | Green Interior | — | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 35 | 19 | 19 | 7 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | 9 | — | — | 9 |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 8 | 12 | 19 | 6 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | 24000 | — | — | 24000 |
| Crew Rest | — | Optional | — | — |
| Jump Seat | — | Yes | — | — |
| Galley Location | — | FWD | — | — |
| Lavatory Location | — | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Lavatory | — | — | — | No |
| Galley / Refreshment | — | — | — | No |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | — | 6600 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | — | Yes | Yes |
| Model | LEAP-1B | Pearl 700 | CT7-2E1 | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On Condition | 4000 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | — | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 28000 | 18250 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel | — |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 | 850 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 138.4 | 109.9 | 57.8 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 117.9 | 103 | — | 47.1 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | Flat Floor | Flat Floor | — | — |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 11.6 | 8.2 | — | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 7.1 | 6.25 | — | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 107.2 | 56.9 | — | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 40.3 | 25.4 | 16.6 | 13.1 |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | 10.7 | — | — | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | 100.6 | — | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | 1485 | — | 85 | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 195 | — | 35.2 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 48 | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | — | 395 | — |