Charter a Dassault Falcon 900DX

The Dassault Falcon 900DX is the modern production variant in the Falcon 900 series, powered by TFE731-60 engines and positioned between the Falcon 900EX and the Falcon 900LX in the series development. It is one of only two trijets in current production alongside the Falcon 7X - both Dassault aircraft, and both characterised by the S-duct centre engine arrangement. The Falcon 900 design traces its lineage from the Falcon 20 through the Falcon 50, incorporating composite materials in the airframe structure as an advance over the earlier Falcon 50 specification.

The Falcon 900 series evolution - 900, 900B, 900C, 900EX, 900EX EASy, 900DX, 900LX - represents continuous development of the same proven trijet platform. The Falcon 900DX uses TFE731-60 engines, which are more recent than those fitted to the Falcon 900EX and provide the 900 km/h cruise speed at 7,593 km range. The 10.11 m cabin seats 12 passengers in optimal configuration and up to 14 at maximum. At EBACE 2008 Dassault announced the Falcon 900LX with High Mach Blended Winglets developed by Aviation Partners Inc., and the same winglets are being developed as an upgrade kit for the entire Falcon 900 series including the Falcon 900DX. Charter prices start from approximately £6,200 per flight hour. For the full fleet see our private jet price guide or browse our complete fleet.

Why charter the Falcon 900DX?

• TFE731-60 engines - the most recent powerplant in the Falcon 900 series. It uses TFE731-60 engines - a more recent variant than the TFE731 engines fitted to earlier Falcon 900 models. The TFE731-60 provides improved fuel efficiency and the 900 km/h cruise speed that makes the Falcon 900DX the fastest standard-production variant in the Falcon 900 series at this cruise rating. For corporate charter on transatlantic and Gulf sectors, the engine improvement means more miles per hour of fuel burn versus earlier 900 variants;
• One of only two trijets in production - alongside the Falcon 7X. The Falcon 900DX and the Falcon 7X are the only two trijets in production at this time. The trijet configuration with S-duct centre engine eliminates the ETOPS overwater routing restrictions that apply to twin-engine aircraft, allowing direct polar and oceanic great-circle routing on transatlantic and intercontinental sectors without diversion airport requirements;
• Composite materials in the airframe - an advance over Falcon 50 construction. The Falcon 900DX incorporates composite materials in the airframe structure as part of the Falcon 900 design, which was an advance over the aluminium construction of the Falcon 50. Composite materials reduce weight for a given structural strength, contributing to the performance and range of the Falcon 900 series;
• 7,593 km range - transatlantic and Gulf non-stop. At 7,593 km the Falcon 900DX covers London to New York non-stop, London to Dubai non-stop and London to Mumbai non-stop. The range is slightly less than the Falcon 900EX (7,990 km) but places the Falcon 900DX firmly in the ultra-long-range category at rates comparable to the Falcon 900EX;
• High Mach Blended Winglets planned as upgrade for entire Falcon 900 series. Following the introduction of winglets on the Falcon 900LX, Dassault and Aviation Partners Inc. have been developing the same High Mach Blended Winglets as an upgrade kit for the entire Falcon 900 series. When certified, this upgrade extends the range and improves the fuel efficiency of existing Falcon 900DX aircraft, providing a path to enhanced performance without airframe replacement;
• 12 passengers optimal, 14 maximum - larger group capacity than most ultra-long-range jets. The Falcon 900DX seats 12 passengers in optimal configuration - more than the Gulfstream G550 (12-14 VIP) and Global 6000 (13 VIP) at comparable rates. For corporate groups of 10 to 14 on transatlantic and Gulf missions, the Falcon 900DX provides capacity and range in a single aircraft at rates below the super-long-range category bracket.

Charter cost - Falcon 900DX prices from UK airports

Hourly rates run from approximately £6,200 to £7,600 - in the ultra-long-range category, comparable to the Falcon 900 and Falcon 900EX. For 10 to 14 passengers on transatlantic and Gulf missions, the Falcon 900DX's TFE731-60 engines and 900 km/h cruise at these rates provide strong value versus the Falcon 7X at 15 to 20% higher rates.

Indicative one-way prices from UK airports:

• London to New York - from £52,000 (12 passengers, non-stop, approximately 7 hours 30 minutes);
• London to Dubai - from £40,000 (12 passengers, non-stop, approximately 6 hours 20 minutes);
• London to Mumbai - from £50,000 (12 passengers, non-stop, approximately 9 hours);
• London to Lagos - from £44,000 (12 passengers, non-stop, approximately 6 hours 30 minutes);
• London to Miami - from £60,000 (12 passengers, non-stop, approximately 9 hours 30 minutes);
• London to Geneva - from £14,000 (12 passengers, approximately 1 hour 20 minutes);
• Edinburgh to Istanbul - from £20,000 (12 passengers, approximately 3 hours 30 minutes).

Empty Leg flights appear on intercontinental repositioning routes. See our Empty Legs page for current availability.

Ideal routes for the Falcon 900DX

The Falcon 900DX is best matched to to transatlantic and intercontinental missions where TFE731-60 engine efficiency, 900 km/h cruise and the trijet's ETOPS-free routing are the primary selection criteria for groups of 10 to 14:

• Transatlantic non-stop (7 to 10 hours). London to New York, London to Miami and London to Toronto are within non-stop range. Three engines allow direct westbound polar routing without ETOPS diversion requirements. At 900 km/h the Falcon 900DX covers these sectors approximately 50 minutes faster than an 850 km/h competitor at the same rates;
• UK to Gulf and South Asia non-stop (6 to 9 hours). Dubai, Riyadh, Mumbai and Karachi are all within non-stop range from UK airports. For groups of 10 to 14 on Gulf corporate missions, the Falcon 900DX handles the full complement in a single aircraft. The TFE731-60 engines make the Gulf sector more fuel-efficient than earlier Falcon 900 variants;
• UK to Africa non-stop (5.5 to 8 hours). Lagos, Nairobi, Accra and Dakar are within range. The trijet routing freedom is operationally relevant on overwater West Africa sectors. For groups requiring 10 to 14 passengers on Africa missions where midsize jets are insufficient and large-cabin jets are over-specified on range, the Falcon 900DX is the appropriate choice;
• Large corporate groups of 12 to 14 at ultra-long-range rates. Its optimal configuration of 12 passengers is above the standard 8 to 10 in most competing ultra-long-range jets. For groups of 12 to 14 on transatlantic missions, the Falcon 900DX handles the full group without requiring a second aircraft or a larger, more expensive long-range option;
• Clients who want the most recent Falcon 900 series production engines. The TFE731-60 engines fitted to the Falcon 900DX are the most recent powerplant in the Falcon 900 series. For corporate flight departments that specify current-generation engines for fuel efficiency, noise compliance and parts availability on international operations, the Falcon 900DX is the preferred Falcon 900 series variant.

Cabin and in-flight experience

The Falcon 900DX cabin measures 10.11 m long, 2.34 m wide and 1.88 m high - the same dimensions as all Falcon 900 series variants, with full stand-up headroom throughout. The optimal configuration seats 12 passengers; maximum is 14. The 10.11 m length provides sufficient space for the double-club layout and sofa configuration used in the Falcon 900 series standard.

At 900 km/h cruise - the fastest cruise rating in the standard Falcon 900 production series - and 7,593 km range, the Falcon 900DX covers transatlantic and Gulf sectors quickly relative to other Falcon 900 variants. The TFE731-60 engines provide the most recent powerplant technology in the Falcon 900 family. The S-duct centre engine - the characteristic Dassault trijet feature - allows the three-engine layout without a large external intake above the fuselage.

• Cabin. 10.11 m × 2.34 m × 1.88 m - full stand-up throughout;
• Passengers. 12 optimal; 14 maximum;
• Engines. Three TFE731-60 - most recent in Falcon 900 series; S-duct centre;
• Construction. Composite materials in airframe (advance over Falcon 50);
• Winglets. High Mach Blended Winglets planned as upgrade (Dassault / Aviation Partners);
• Series position. Latest standard production after 900EX EASy; before 900LX;
• Altitude. 15,550 m (51,000 ft) maximum certified.

Technical specifications

Falcon 900DX vs similar aircraft

• Falcon 900DX vs Falcon 900EX. The Falcon 900EX has greater range (7,990 km vs 7,593 km) and the EASy digital cockpit. It counters with TFE731-60 engines (more recent than the Falcon 900EX powerplant), 900 km/h cruise versus 850 km/h and the same 10.11 m × 2.34 m cabin. Charter rates are broadly comparable. For clients where the 50 km/h speed advantage and the most recent engines matter, the Falcon 900DX is preferable. For those requiring the maximum Falcon 900 series range or EASy GPS approach capability, the Falcon 900EX is more appropriate;
• Falcon 900DX vs Gulfstream G550. The G550 has greater range (6,750 nm vs 4,103 nm), a 100% fresh air system and twin engines. Charter rates are broadly comparable. The Falcon 900DX counters with three engines (no ETOPS restrictions), 900 km/h cruise above the G550's 941 km/h - comparable, and 14 passengers versus the G550's 14-18 VIP. For clients prioritising trijet routing freedom and the specific Falcon 900DX configuration, it is competitive with the G550;
• Falcon 900DX vs Falcon 900LX. The 900LX has more range (4,750 nm vs 4,103 nm), High Mach Blended Winglets standard and the latest Falcon 900 series specification. Charter rates for the Falcon 900LX run approximately 5 to 10% higher. The Falcon 900DX provides the Falcon 900 trijet standard - same cabin, same S-duct, same ETOPS-free routing - at slightly lower rates for missions within its range.

Frequently asked questions - Falcon 900DX charter

How much does it cost to charter a Dassault Falcon 900DX?
Charter rates run from approximately £6,200 to £7,600 per flight hour. London to New York non-stop costs from £52,000 for 12 passengers. London to Dubai costs from £40,000. London to Geneva costs from £14,000. All quotes from Private Jets UK are fully itemised with no hidden charges.

What engines does the Falcon 900DX use?
Three TFE731-60 engines — the most recent powerplant in the series. A more recent variant than the engines fitted to earlier Falcon 900 models, providing improved fuel efficiency and enabling the 900 km/h cruise speed. The centre engine uses the S-duct arrangement characteristic of all Dassault trijet designs.

What is the Falcon 900DX's position in the Falcon 900 series?
It is the modern standard production variant, positioned after the Falcon 900EX EASy and before the Falcon 900LX in the series development: 900 → 900B → 900C → 900EX → 900EX EASy → 900DX → 900LX. The Falcon 900LX, announced at EBACE 2008, adds High Mach Blended Winglets and further range improvements. The same winglets are planned as an upgrade kit for the entire Falcon 900 series including the Falcon 900DX.

How many passengers can fly on a Falcon 900DX?
Up to 14; optimal 12. The 10.11 m, 2.34 m-wide cabin accommodates 12 passengers comfortably in the standard Falcon 900 series configuration. For larger groups of 12 to 14 on transatlantic missions the Falcon 900DX handles the full complement in a single aircraft.

How does the Falcon 900DX differ from the Falcon 900LX?
The 900LX has High Mach Blended Winglets for additional range (4,750 nm vs 4,103 nm for the DX) and represents the latest Falcon 900 series specification. The DX has TFE731-60 engines and the same 10.11 m × 2.34 m × 1.88 m cabin. Both are Dassault trijets with no ETOPS restrictions. For missions within Falcon 900DX range, it provides the Falcon 900 standard at comparable or slightly lower rates than the Falcon 900LX.