Leonardo Aw109 Grand New vs Leonardo Aw139 vs Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 12 Ngx vs Pilatus Pc 24

The Leonardo AW109 Grand New is a light twin helicopter suited to short–medium missions, typically carrying about 6–7 passengers with roughly 400–500 nm class range. The Leonardo AW139 is a medium twin helicopter with a clear step up in cabin volume and lift, commonly configured for about 8–12 passengers and offering around 500–600 nm class range. The Leonardo AW189 is a larger “super-medium” twin helicopter aimed at offshore and high-payload work, often seating about 12–16 passengers with broadly similar 500–600+ nm class range depending on fit and reserves. Among the airplanes, the Piaggio Avanti EVO is a fast pressurized twin turboprop in the light business category, typically carrying 6–7 passengers with about 1,400–1,700 nm class range. The Pilatus PC-12 NGX is a single-engine pressurized turboprop utility/business aircraft, usually 6–9 passengers, with about 1,500–1,800 nm class range. The Pilatus PC-24 is a light business jet, generally 6–10 passengers, with roughly 2,000+ nm class range, prioritizing speed and jet comfort over rough-field utility compared with the PC-12.