4100 NM Range
Dassault Aviation Tuesday introduced the Falcon 900DX, a large
cabin tri-jet that combines Falcon safety, technology and
performance with fuel efficiency and value. The 900DX fills a niche
between Falcon's 2000EX and 900EX models.
"The Falcon 900DX offers a unique combination of capabilities
and exceptional features to our customers, while providing an
unprecedented value in a business jet," said Charles Edelstenne
Chairman of Dassault Aviation from the European Business Aviation
Air Show (EBACE) here in Geneva. "The aircraft comes standard
equipped with the new, intuitive EASy flight deck, a wide-spacious
cabin, and offers superior airport performance, excellent climb
rates, high cruise speeds, and a 4,100 NM range-all while burning
40 percent less fuel than its nearest competitor. With fuel prices
at an all-time high, the 900DX truly represents a business jet for
today and the future."
John Rosanvallon, President and CEO of Dassault Falcon,
explained how the Falcon 900DX's thrust-to-weight ratio will enable
customers to easily use smaller airports previously inaccessible to
large-cabin aircraft. "Airport performance has always been a strong
suit for Falcons," said Rosanvallon. "This new airplane beats even
the Falcon 900EX, which is renowned for its incredible short-field
performance."
The Falcon 900DX comes standard with the new, highly intuitive
EASy flight deck. Customers already flying the EASy flight deck
have given the system high marks. The spacious cabin of the 900DX
takes its cues from its sibling, the 900EX. At 7'8" wide, there's
plenty of space for passengers to work or relax in pure
comfort.
The 4,100 NM range of the new 900DX enables non-stop flights across
the globe, matching city pairs like Geneva and Detroit or New York
and Athens. Likewise, Caracas and Paris can be as easily connected
as Chicago and Rome. Its excellent high-altitude performance
translates into stress-free travel when navigating mountain
airports like St. Moritz and Aspen.
"Value is a key driver in conceptualizing any new aircraft,
while maintaining the level of safety, performance and comfort that
Falcon has come to symbolize," said Rosanvallon. "The Falcon 900DX
was created specifically with cost efficiency in mind. For example,
we are using the forward section of the Falcon 2000EX for the DX in
order to minimize manufacturing costs and optimize the assembly
process."
The 900DX is powered by three Honeywell TFE-731-60 turbofan
engines, conservatively rated at 5,000 lb. thrust (ISA +
17�C). With nearly a million flight hours of experience
already on other Falcons, the TFE-60 has proven itself to be highly
reliable as well as efficient.
The Falcon 900DX features the wide-body comfort of the
long-range Falcon 900EX EASy with a lower purchase price. Its
operating costs are projected to be 5% lower than the Falcon 900C
it replaces.
Certification and first deliveries of the new aircraft are
scheduled for December 2005.