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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo

The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range business jet designed for intercontinental missions, offering roughly 7,700 nautical miles of range and typically seating about 14 to 19 passengers depending on cabin configuration. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a midsize business jet aimed at shorter regional and transcontinental trips, with about 2,100 nautical miles of range and a typical capacity of around 7 to 9 passengers. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a large twin‑engine helicopter rather than a fixed‑wing aircraft, optimized for offshore, SAR, and utility roles; it generally carries about 16 to 19 passengers in high-density seating and has a range on the order of roughly 450 to 500 nautical miles depending on payload and reserves. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed turboprop business aircraft positioned between light jets and midsize turboprops, offering about 1,700 to 1,800 nautical miles of range and commonly seating about 7 to 9 passengers. Overall, the Global 7500 leads on range and cabin space, the XLS+ targets efficient jet travel for smaller groups, the AW189 prioritizes vertical lift over distance, and the Avanti EVO emphasizes turboprop efficiency with near-jet cruise performance.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Cessna Citation XLS+AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189Piaggio Avanti EVO
Summary
Cockpit2222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 5.34$ 15.57
Min Crew2211
Total Seats1410218
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationLeonardoPiaggio
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500XLS+AW189Avanti EVO
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)770019066511530
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.67$ 0.74
Max Cabin Seats199197
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDUn-VerifiedUn-Verified
Standard Cabin Seats128196
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,303$ 2,413
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21EFISRockwell Collins Pro Line 21
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516430155400
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$15,500,000$2,413,000$ 7,695,000
Useful Load (lbs)75403775
Flight RulesIFRIFR
Cabin
Cockpit2222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted FlushingNo
Min Crew2211
Crew RestYesNo
Jump SeatYesNo
Total Seats1410218
Galley LocationFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats199197
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFT
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyNo
Standard Cabin Seats128196
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)45006600
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.39
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523024000
Engine
FADECYesYesYesYes
ModelPassportPW545CCT7-2E1PT6A–66B
TBO (hrs)On-Condition500040003600
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 28
Thrust (lbs)189204119
No. of Engines2222
Fuel TypeJetFuel
Horsepower1983850
Fuel Burn (gph)100
Dimensions
Length (ft)11152.557.847.3
Wingspan (ft)10456.347.1
Cabin Width (ft)85.56.1
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.75.8
Cabin Length (ft)54.518.514.9
Overall Height (ft)2717.216.613.1
Aisle Step (ft)0.7
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.93.5
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.3
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)8085
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1035.2
Rotor Diameter (ft)48
Cabin Volume (cu. ft)395