Bombardier Global 7500 vs Dassault Falcon 8x vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo
The Bombardier Global 7500 and Dassault Falcon 8X are ultra-long-range business jets, designed for intercontinental missions with large-cabin comfort. The Global 7500 typically offers the longest reach at about 7,700 nautical miles and is often configured for roughly 14–19 passengers. The Falcon 8X is also long-range, around 6,450 nautical miles, and commonly seats about 12–16 passengers, trading a bit of range for strong short-field performance and efficiency. The Leonardo (Agusta) AW189 is a super-midsize twin-engine helicopter aimed at offshore transport, SAR, and corporate/VIP roles. Its range is far shorter than the jets—roughly 400–500 nautical miles depending on fit and reserves—and it generally carries about 16–19 passengers in high-density seating (fewer in VIP). The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high-speed twin-turboprop business aircraft positioned well below the long-range jets in mission profile. It typically carries about 6–9 passengers with a range around 1,500–1,800 nautical miles, emphasizing efficiency, speed for its class, and access to shorter runways.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | Dassault Falcon 8X | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Piaggio Avanti EVO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 7.66 | $ 15.57 | — |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 21 | 8 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Dassault Falcon | Leonardo | Piaggio |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | 8X | AW189 | Avanti EVO |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 6450 | 651 | 1530 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.64 | $ 0.74 | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 19 | 7 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 19 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 3,805 | $ 2,413 | — |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | Honeywell Primus EASy II | EFIS | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 516 | 155 | 400 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $ 62,500,000 | $2,413,000 | $ 7,695,000 |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | 36900 | — | 3775 |
| Flight Rules | — | — | IFR | IFR |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | No |
| Min Crew | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | No | — | — |
| Jump Seat | Yes | Yes | — | — |
| Total Seats | 14 | 17 | 21 | 8 |
| Galley Location | FWD | FWD | — | — |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 16 | 19 | 7 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | FWD / AFT | — | — |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | Galley | — | No |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 14 | 19 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | 3900 | — | 6600 |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | 10.2 | — | 9 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | 29200 | — | 24000 |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | PW307D | CT7-2E1 | PT6A–66B |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | On-Condition | 4000 | 3600 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | ISA + 17 | — | ISA + 28 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | 6722 | — | — |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | — | JetFuel | — |
| Horsepower | — | — | 1983 | 850 |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | — | 100 |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 80.2 | 57.8 | 47.3 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | 86.3 | — | 47.1 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | 7.7 | — | 6.1 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | 6.2 | — | 5.8 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | 42.7 | — | 14.9 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 26.1 | 16.6 | 13.1 |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 1695 | 395 | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | 6.3 | — | 3.5 |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | 29.2 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | 140 | — | 35.2 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | — | 48 | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | — | 85 | — |