First Plane Delivered To US Customer

Dassault Aviation announced Wednesday its new Falcon 2000DX entered service recently, when Dassault delivered the first aircraft to a customer in the Western United States.

Dassault introduced the 3,250 nm Falcon 2000DX at the NBAA Convention in 2005. The first flight followed on June 19, 2007 and the program was approved by the EASA on September 19, 2007 and the FAA in October 3, 2007. The Falcon 2000DX replaces the Falcon 2000 in Dassault’s product line.

"The Falcon 2000DX was designed for customers that need the wide cabin comfort and excellent airport performance of the Falcon 2000EX but not the same list of extensive city pairs," said John Rosanvallon, President and CEO of Dassault Falcon. "And it’s an ideal solution for customers with a focus on acquisition cost, fuel efficiency and low cost of operation."

The standard-equipped Falcon 2000DX has exceptional airport performance, offering a low approach speed of 112 kts and the ability to land with the fuel tanks nearly full -- which allows it to make short hops from city to city to pick up passengers then continue on long missions without refueling.

For instance, the 2000DX can leave New York for Washington DC, pick up more passengers, and continue to San Francisco without adding fuel. Likewise, the airplane can leave London for Paris, pick up passengers and then continue to Dubai without adding fuel.

The aircraft comes standard with Dassault’s EASy flight deck. A recently certificated Enhanced Flight Vision System (EFVS) is available as an option.

The 2000DX is powered by two Pratt & Whitney Canada PW308C engines, rated at 7,000 lbs. thrust (ISA + 15°C). The PW308C recently passed 146,000 flight hours on the Falcon 2000EX and 2000EX EASy and has proven to be highly reliable and efficient, according to the company.

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