Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Md Helicopters (mcdonnell Douglas) 902 Explorer

The Bombardier Global 7500 and Cessna Citation XLS+ are long-range business jets, while the Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 and MD Helicopters (McDonnell Douglas) MD 902 Explorer are twin‑engine helicopters aimed at offshore, utility, and corporate rotorcraft missions. In range, the Global 7500 is in a different class, offering ultra‑long‑range intercontinental capability of roughly 7,700 nautical miles, designed for nonstop city pairs across oceans. The Citation XLS+ is a super‑midsize jet optimized for shorter missions, typically around 2,100 nautical miles, trading range for lower operating footprint and strong short‑field practicality. The AW189’s range is far shorter than either jet, generally around 450–500 nautical miles depending on load and reserves, but it excels in vertical access and overwater/offshore roles. The MD 902 Explorer is similar in mission profile but smaller, commonly around 300–400 nautical miles. For passenger capacity, the Global 7500 typically seats about 14–19, the Citation XLS+ about 8–9, the AW189 up to about 16–19 in high‑density layouts, and the MD 902 usually about 7–8.