Leonardo Aw189 vs Piaggio Avanti Evo vs Pilatus Pc 24 vs Sikorsky S 92

The Leonardo AW189 and Sikorsky S-92 are twin‑engine helicopters optimized for offshore and utility missions. The AW189 typically carries about 16–19 passengers with a practical range around 450–500 nautical miles, while the larger S‑92 generally seats about 19 passengers with a similar practical range roughly 500 nautical miles, prioritizing cabin volume and payload over speed. The Piaggio Avanti EVO is a pressurized twin‑turboprop business aircraft in a different category: it is faster and more efficient than helicopters for point‑to‑point travel, usually seating 6–8 (up to about 9) passengers, with range commonly around 1,400–1,700 nautical miles depending on load and reserves. The Pilatus PC‑24 is a light business jet and sits above the Avanti in speed and altitude capability while keeping versatile runway performance. It typically seats 6–10 passengers (up to about 11 in high‑density layouts) and offers roughly 2,000 nautical miles of range, making it the longest‑leg option among the four for conventional airport operations.