Bombardier Global 5500 vs Bombardier Global 6500 vs Bombardier Global 7500 vs Bombardier Global 8000 vs Leonardo Aw609 Tiltrotor

The Bombardier Global 5500 and 6500 are long‑range business jets in the large‑cabin category, suited to intercontinental missions. The 5500 typically offers about 5,900 nautical miles of range and generally seats around 12–16 passengers, while the 6500 stretches capability to roughly 6,600 nautical miles with a similar typical capacity (about 12–17), trading up in range and cabin comfort for longer city pairs. The Global 7500 moves into the ultra‑long‑range, flagship large‑cabin segment, with about 7,700 nautical miles of range and typical seating around 14–19, emphasizing very long nonstop legs and multiple living zones. The Global 8000 is positioned as an ultra‑long‑range evolution, advertised around 8,000 nautical miles, with comparable typical seating (roughly 14–19) but optimized for maximum range and speed. The Leonardo AW609 tiltrotor is a different category entirely: a civil tiltrotor offering helicopter‑like vertical takeoff and landing with turboprop‑like cruise; it carries fewer passengers (typically about 6–9) and has far shorter range (roughly 700–1,000 nautical miles), prioritizing point‑to‑point access over intercontinental reach.