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Bombardier Global 7500 vs Cessna Citation Xls vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Bombardier Global 7500 is an ultra-long-range large-cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions. It offers the greatest range of the three at roughly 7,700 nautical miles and typically carries about 14–19 passengers depending on layout, emphasizing multiple living zones and high-speed, long-duration comfort. The Cessna Citation XLS+ is a super-midsize/light-midsize business jet aimed at efficient regional and transcontinental flying. Its range is much shorter than the Global 7500 at about 2,100 nautical miles, and it commonly seats around 8–9 passengers in standard executive configurations, prioritizing operating economics and access to many business airports. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light jet with a distinctive “utility” mission, combining business-jet speed with the ability to use shorter runways than most jets in its class. Its range is typically around 2,000 nautical miles, and it generally accommodates about 6–10 passengers, trading maximum range and cabin size for flexibility and rugged-airfield capability.

SpecBombardier Global 7500Cessna Citation XLS+Pilatus PC-24
Summary
Cockpit222
DOC / nm$ 9.50$ 5.34$ 3.71
Min Crew221
Total Seats14106
ManufacturerBombardierCessna CitationPilatus
Aircraft NameGlobal 7500XLS+PC-24
Aircraft TypeBusiness Jet
CertificationFAA / EASAFAA / EASAFAA / EASA
Max Range (nm)770019062076
DOC / nm / Seat$ 0.79$ 0.67$ 0.62
Max Cabin Seats19910
OEM VerificationVERIFIEDVERIFIEDVERIFIED
Standard Cabin Seats1286
Direct Operating Cost$ 4,900$ 2,303$ 1,619
Flight Deck (Base Spec)Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion)Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex)
Max Cruise Speed (ktas)516430440
Base Aircraft Price (USD)$75,000,000$15,500,000$11,800,000
Useful Load (lbs)75406680
Cabin
Cockpit222
Lavatory2 Enclosed Flushing1 Enclosed Belted Flushing1 Enclosed Flushing
Min Crew221
Crew RestYesNoNo
Jump SeatYesNoNo
Total Seats14106
Galley LocationFWDFWDFWD
Max Cabin Seats19910
Lavatory LocationFWD / AFTAFTFWD
Galley / RefreshmentGalleyGalleyOptional Refreshment Center
Standard Cabin Seats1286
Max Cabin Altitude (ft)4500
Cabin Pressure (psi)9.39.3
SL Cabin Altitude (ft)2523023500
Cargo DoorYes
Engine
FADECYesYesYes
ModelPassportPW545CFJ44-4A-QPM
TBO (hrs)On-Condition50005000
Flat RatingISA + 15ISA + 10ISA + 23
Thrust (lbs)1892041193435
No. of Engines222
Dimensions
Length (ft)11152.552.2
Wingspan (ft)10456.355.8
Cabin Width (ft)85.55.6
Cabin Height (ft)6.25.75.1
Cabin Length (ft)54.518.523
Overall Height (ft)2717.217.4
Aisle Step (ft)0.7Flat Floor
Cabin Width - Floor (ft)3.93.8
Cabin Length - Seating (ft)14.317
Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft)80
Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft)1090