Bombardier Global 7500 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24
The Bombardier Global 7500 is a long‑range, large‑cabin business jet designed for intercontinental missions, typically carrying about 14–19 passengers with a range around 7,700 nautical miles. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a “super versatile” light jet aimed at shorter regional-to-transcontinental flying and rougher-field capability, usually configured for about 6–10 passengers, with a range roughly around 2,000 nautical miles. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a high‑speed twin‑turboprop business aircraft, often seating about 6–9 passengers, offering efficient mid‑range capability of roughly 1,500–1,800 nautical miles depending on payload and conditions. The Agusta/Leonardo AW189 is a medium twin‑engine helicopter, used for VIP, offshore, and utility roles; it commonly carries about 16–19 passengers in transport layouts (fewer for VIP) and has a practical range on the order of 450–500 nautical miles, with strong point‑to‑point flexibility where runways aren’t available. Overall, the Global 7500 leads on range and cabin size, the PC‑24 balances jet speed with access, the Avanti EVO emphasizes efficiency, and the AW189 prioritizes vertical lift and access over distance.
| Spec | Bombardier Global 7500 | AGUSTA / LEONARDO AW189 | Piaggio Avanti EVO | Pilatus PC-24 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summary | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| DOC / nm | $ 9.50 | $ 15.57 | — | $ 3.71 |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Total Seats | 14 | 21 | 8 | 6 |
| Manufacturer | Bombardier | Leonardo | Piaggio | Pilatus |
| Aircraft Name | Global 7500 | AW189 | Avanti EVO | PC-24 |
| Aircraft Type | Business Jet | — | — | — |
| Certification | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA | FAA / EASA |
| Max Range (nm) | 7700 | 651 | 1530 | 2076 |
| DOC / nm / Seat | $ 0.79 | $ 0.74 | — | $ 0.62 |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 7 | 10 |
| OEM Verification | VERIFIED | Un-Verified | Un-Verified | VERIFIED |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 6 | 6 |
| Direct Operating Cost | $ 4,900 | $ 2,413 | — | $ 1,619 |
| Flight Deck (Base Spec) | Bombardier Vision (Pro Line Fusion) | EFIS | Rockwell Collins Pro Line 21 | Pilatus ACE (Primus Apex) |
| Max Cruise Speed (ktas) | 516 | 155 | 400 | 440 |
| Base Aircraft Price (USD) | $75,000,000 | $2,413,000 | $ 7,695,000 | $11,800,000 |
| Flight Rules | — | IFR | IFR | — |
| Useful Load (lbs) | — | — | 3775 | 6680 |
| Cabin | ||||
| Cockpit | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Lavatory | 2 Enclosed Flushing | — | No | 1 Enclosed Flushing |
| Min Crew | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Crew Rest | Yes | — | — | No |
| Jump Seat | Yes | — | — | No |
| Total Seats | 14 | 21 | 8 | 6 |
| Galley Location | FWD | — | — | FWD |
| Max Cabin Seats | 19 | 19 | 7 | 10 |
| Lavatory Location | FWD / AFT | — | — | FWD |
| Galley / Refreshment | Galley | — | No | Optional Refreshment Center |
| Standard Cabin Seats | 12 | 19 | 6 | 6 |
| Max Cabin Altitude (ft) | 4500 | — | 6600 | — |
| Cabin Pressure (psi) | — | — | 9 | 9.3 |
| SL Cabin Altitude (ft) | — | — | 24000 | 23500 |
| Cargo Door | — | — | — | Yes |
| Engine | ||||
| FADEC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Model | Passport | CT7-2E1 | PT6A–66B | FJ44-4A-QPM |
| TBO (hrs) | On-Condition | 4000 | 3600 | 5000 |
| Flat Rating | ISA + 15 | — | ISA + 28 | ISA + 23 |
| Thrust (lbs) | 18920 | — | — | 3435 |
| No. of Engines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Fuel Type | — | JetFuel | — | — |
| Horsepower | — | 1983 | 850 | — |
| Fuel Burn (gph) | — | — | 100 | — |
| Dimensions | ||||
| Length (ft) | 111 | 57.8 | 47.3 | 52.2 |
| Wingspan (ft) | 104 | — | 47.1 | 55.8 |
| Cabin Width (ft) | 8 | — | 6.1 | 5.6 |
| Cabin Height (ft) | 6.2 | — | 5.8 | 5.1 |
| Cabin Length (ft) | 54.5 | — | 14.9 | 23 |
| Overall Height (ft) | 27 | 16.6 | 13.1 | 17.4 |
| Rotor Diameter (ft) | — | 48 | — | — |
| Cabin Volume (cu. ft) | — | 395 | — | — |
| Baggage Volume Ext. (cu. ft) | — | 85 | — | — |
| Cabin Width - Floor (ft) | — | — | 3.5 | 3.8 |
| Baggage Volume Int. (cu. ft) | — | — | 35.2 | 90 |
| Aisle Step (ft) | — | — | — | Flat Floor |
| Cabin Length - Seating (ft) | — | — | — | 17 |