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Dassault Falcon 900

Dassault

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Trijet business jet offering intercontinental range and versatility.

First flight

1984

Category

Business jet

Seating

8–19 passengers

Range

8,020 km

Engines

Three rear-mounted Honeywell TFE731 turbofan engines (variant-dependent)

Status

In production

The Dassault Falcon 900 is a large-cabin, long-range business jet produced by French manufacturer Dassault Aviation. Introduced in the mid-1980s, it is distinguished by its three-engine configuration, a layout that provides enhanced safety margins and improved single-engine performance compared to twin-engine rivals. The aircraft features a wide, oval cross-section cabin derived from the earlier Falcon 50, offering a comfortable environment for up to 19 passengers in various configurations. Its tri-jet design uses rear-mounted engines, keeping the wing clean for aerodynamic efficiency. Several variants have been developed, including the Falcon 900B, 900C, 900EX, 900EX EASy, and the extended-range 900LX, each introducing improved avionics, engines, or fuel capacity. The type remains in service globally with corporate operators, charter companies, and government fleets.

Notable operators

The Falcon 900 series is operated by numerous corporate flight departments, fractional ownership programs, charter operators, and government/VIP transport fleets worldwide, with no single dominant commercial airline operator.

Notable facts

›The Falcon 900 made its first flight on September 21, 1984.
›It is based on the fuselage cross-section of the earlier Dassault Falcon 50 trijet.
›The 900LX variant introduced winglets and an extended range of approximately 8,020 km.
›Dassault's EASy flight deck was incorporated into the 900EX EASy variant, reducing pilot workload.
›The aircraft has been widely used for medevac and government transport missions due to its range and cabin size.