Bombardier Global 7500 vs Gulfstream G280

Commercial aircraft generally fall into three broad categories: regional aircraft, narrow-body jets, and wide-body jets. Regional aircraft, including small jets and turboprops, are designed for shorter routes and thinner demand; they typically cover a few hundred to roughly 1,500–2,000 miles and carry about 30 to 90 passengers. Narrow-body jets are the workhorses of domestic and short-to-medium international travel, balancing efficiency with capacity; they commonly fly about 2,000 to 4,000 miles and seat roughly 120 to 240 passengers depending on configuration. Wide-body jets are built for long-haul missions and high-volume markets, offering greater range, cargo capability, and cabin space; they often operate around 5,000 to 9,000+ miles and carry about 250 to 400+ passengers, with the largest variants able to exceed 500 in high-density layouts. In practice, airlines choose among these categories by matching route length, airport constraints, and expected demand rather than maximizing capacity or range alone.