Falcon 900EX
The Falcon 900EX is a French long-range business tri-jet. Produced by Dassault Aviation, it completed its first flight on June 1, 1995. In September of the same year, it demonstrated its long-range capability with an 8,705 km nonstop flight from Luton, England to Las Vegas, Nevada.
The 900EX possesses both versatility and efficiency. It can reach an airspeed of Mach 0.84 or 890 kmph, and is able to travel short and mid-range trips as well. It has the ability to takeoff and land in smaller airports, and the power to reach higher altitudes quickly for a smooth ride.
The damage tolerant design of the 900EX is derived from the Falcon 900. It is an improved version of the 900 with higher power and even more efficient engines and avionics. It features TFE731-60 engines, a Honeywell Primus 2000 EFIS avionics suite, optional Flight Dynamics head-up displays, increased fuel capacity and greater range. Like the 900, the 900EX has three engines. The 900EX has a roomy cabin divided into three sections that can accommodate up to thirteen passengers. Because of its luxurious interior, the 900EX is the most comfortable aircraft in its category and optimized for long distance routes.
Over 130 Falcon 900EXs have been delivered and are operational worldwide. Other nonstop long-range flights of the aircraft include New York to Milan and San Francisco to Miami.
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