Dassault Falcon 900DX

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An upgrade of the 900C with the same modern avionics as the 900EX EASy, the Dassault Falcon 900DX is a luxurious and contemporary option for long-range charters.

About this aircraft

• Introduced in 2005, the Falcon 900DX is an upgrade of the 900C.
• It has the same improved avionics as the 900EX EASy and the upgraded engines of the 900EX, but doesn’t match the 900EX’s increased range.
• The cabin can carry 16 passengers, but is normally designed to seat 10-14.
• There’s space for 12 suitcases in the baggage hold.
• The 900DX has a similar range to the 900C, but can still complete long-haul flights like Geneva to Detroit and New York to Athens.
• Production ceased in 2010 as Dassault switched its focus to the 900LX.

The Falcon 900DX continues the 900C’s winning combination of a large cabin, short-runway performance and impressive long-distance capabilities. While it doesn’t match the range of the preceding 900EX, upgraded avionics and modern onboard amenities make the DX a popular choice for long-haul charters.

Interior design

The 900DX’s roomy cabin is typically split into three sections arranged in a double-club configuration with a three-person divan and full-size private lavatory and galley.

Two seats can be reclined and combined to make a full-length bed, while the rest are fully adjustable and can move along a track, swivel and recline. Some configurations feature up to three divans, with two facing each other in the same section. Natural lighting comes from 24 windows.

Below is a configuration commonly found on board a Falcon 900DX.

Interesting facts to learn before you fly

• The 900DX has the same avionics as the 900EX EASy, which was introduced in 2003.
• Despite having the same engines, the 900DX doesn’t have the 900EX’s centerline fuel tanks for extra range.
• There’s a small wardrobe closet in the enclosed lavatory for extra hand luggage.
• Alternative private jets to the Falcon 900 series include the Gulfstream G450 and Bombardier Global 5500.

Technological features

The Falcon 900DX features three Honeywell TFE731-60 turbofan engines instead of the more usual two found on business jets, which are higher-powered and more efficient than those on the 900, 900B and 900C.

Dassault wanted to offer an aircraft that fit between the 900EX EASy and 2000EX, so the 900DX’s range is similar to the 900C. The 900DX has the same avionics as the 900EX EASy, giving pilots heightened situational awareness.

History

The Falcon 900 was a development of the Falcon 50, itself an upgrade of the earlier Falcon 20. Its design was announced in 1984 and incorporates composite materials throughout. The 900B was produced from 1991-1999 with more powerful and fuel-efficient engines.

Over 150 Falcon 900s and 900Bs were produced before Dassault switched its attention to the longer-range 900EX and the 900C, both of which featured improved avionics. Dassault stopped making the 900EX in 2003, while the 900EX EASy was produced until 2010. The Falcon 900DX was produced from 2005-10, with the same engines as the 900EX and the same avionics as the 900EX EASy.

Manufacturer

Dassault Aviation’s history dates back to the dawn of aviation. Marcel Bloch (later known as Marcel Dassault) founded the company following a childhood fascination with aesthetics and innovation and it went on to become one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers.

Following the oil shock of 1973-74 and the Iranian crisis in 1979, the global economy felt the impact of rising raw material prices. Dassault bolstered its fundamentals by developing exports of civil and military aircraft against a backdrop of increasingly fierce international competition. Today, the brand holds a special place in the industry as the only global aerospace company still owned by its founding family.

Cost

Depending on various factors, the average price of a pre-owned Dassault Falcon 900DX is around $16 million (USD).

Charter rates

Charter rates for the Dassault Falcon 900DX can vary greatly depending on the length of the journey you have planned and the airports you decide to fly in and out of.

Contact our offices today to book a private charter flight on the Falcon 900DX. For information on other jets to charter, browse our list of available private aircraft.

Wet lease rates

ACMI (Aircraft, Crew, Maintenance, Insurance) wet lease rates for the Falcon 900DX can vary depending on the age of the aircraft, length of the lease term, the number of block hours being guaranteed and the average cycle ratio.