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

The Leonardo AW139 and AW189 are twin‑engine helicopters, optimized for vertical access rather than runway performance. The AW139 typically carries about 12–15 passengers and offers a practical range in the roughly 500–700 nm class, depending on fit and reserves. The larger AW189 generally seats about 16–19 and trades some speed for more cabin volume and similar or slightly longer range, commonly around 500–700+ nm. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin‑turboprop airplane focused on speed and efficiency, usually seating 6–8 passengers with a range around 1,400–1,700 nm. The Pilatus PC‑12 NGX is a single‑engine turboprop airplane prized for short/rough field capability and cabin flexibility, typically 6–9 passengers with range about 1,500–1,800 nm. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a twin‑engine light jet, combining jet speed with relatively short‑field access. It typically carries about 6–10 passengers with range roughly 1,700–2,000 nm, depending on payload and options.