- What is a Falcon aircraft?
- A Falcon aircraft is a business jet built by Dassault Aviation. The name covers the whole family, from the twin-engine Falcon 2000LXS through the three-engine Falcon 900LX, 7X and 8X to the new 6X and the 10X arriving in 2027. Every Falcon aircraft shares the same cabin cross-section, a digital flight-control system derived from Dassault's fighter programme, and short- and steep-field approval that most heavy jets do not have.
- How many Falcon empty legs actually show a price?
- Very few. Across 210 Falcon empty-leg listings we observed between 1 July and 14 September 2026, from 19 operators and 18 Falcon types, only 45 carried a public price — 21.4%. The figures, method and full dataset are published free under CC BY 4.0 in the Falcon Charter Price Index on this page.
- Which Falcon aircraft repositions most often?
- The Falcon 2000 family, by a wide margin: 110 of the 210 Falcon empty-leg listings we observed in Q3 2026, against 40 for the Falcon 900 family and 37 for the 7X. If you are looking for a discounted Falcon leg, the 2000 family is where the supply is.
- Who makes the Falcon jet?
- Dassault Aviation, the French aerospace manufacturer founded in 1929 and based in Saint-Cloud near Paris. The same company builds the Rafale fighter; the Falcon business-jet line shares its aerodynamic and digital flight-control heritage.
- What Falcon jet models are there?
- In current charter service: the twin-engine Falcon 2000LXS (4,000 nm), the three-engine Falcon 900LX (4,750 nm), Falcon 7X (5,950 nm) and Falcon 8X (6,450 nm), plus the newer twin-engine Falcon 6X (5,500 nm). The 7,500 nm Falcon 10X is scheduled to enter service in 2027.
- Which Dassault Falcon has the longest range?
- The Falcon 8X, at 6,450 nm at Mach 0.80 — enough for New York to Geneva or Hong Kong to London non-stop. It holds the title until the Falcon 10X (7,500 nm) enters service in 2027.
- How much does it cost to charter a Dassault Falcon?
- Typical 2026 hourly rates: Falcon 2000LXS from $8,500/hr, Falcon 900LX from $9,800/hr, Falcon 7X from $11,500/hr, Falcon 8X from $13,200/hr. All-inclusive of crew, fuel, fees and catering. Falcons are typically 15–25% more fuel-efficient than Gulfstream or Bombardier equivalents on the same mission.
- What is a Dassault private jet best for?
- Dassault Falcon jets excel when the runway is short, the approach is steep, or fuel burn matters — London City, Lugano, St. Moritz, Aspen, Sion. Use a 2000LXS or 900LX for European city pairs; charter a 7X or 8X for transatlantic and Gulf missions that still need short-field access at one end.
- Falcon 7X vs Falcon 8X — which should I charter?
- The 8X is the 7X's direct evolution: same three-engine layout, +500 nm of range (now 6,450 nm), a 3-zone cabin and slightly lower fuel burn. Charter the 8X for trans-Atlantic and longer; the 7X remains the cheaper option for European intercontinental hops.
- Falcon 8X vs Global 6000 or Gulfstream G650 — which wins?
- Choose the Falcon 8X when one airport on the trip needs a steep approach or a short runway. Choose a Global 6000 or G650 when maximum cabin volume or absolute range is the priority and both airports are long-runway FBOs. We quote all three side-by-side on request.
- Why do Falcons have three engines?
- The 7X, 8X and 6X use a centre-mounted third engine for redundancy on extended overwater (ETOPS) operations. It also lets the aircraft maintain full climb performance on one engine out, which is why Falcons handle hot-and-high airfields no twin-jet competitor can.
- Which airports can a Falcon 7X or 8X access that other heavies can't?
- London City (LCY), Lugano (LUG), St. Moritz (SMV), Aspen (ASE), Telluride (TEX), Sion (SIR) and London Biggin Hill steep-approach runway. The Falcon family is the only large-cabin jet line certified for the steep approaches these airports require.
- How many passengers fit on a Falcon 8X?
- Up to 16 in maximum density, 12–14 in standard club layout, with sleeping for six across a fully convertible divan and lie-flat club seats. The 8X's cabin is the longest in the Falcon family at 13 metres.
- When does the Falcon 10X enter service?
- Dassault has confirmed entry into service in 2027. We will offer charter on the 10X as soon as the first aircraft enter commercial operation; pre-order priority for repeat clients is already open.
- Are Falcons quieter than Gulfstream or Bombardier jets?
- The 8X cabin measures 49 dBA in cruise — quieter than a G650ER (52 dBA) and comparable to the Global 7500. The three-engine layout, FalconCabin HD+ acoustics and reinforced fuselage all contribute.
- How quickly can a Falcon be positioned for charter?
- Falcon 7X and 8X aircraft are concentrated in Europe and the Middle East — typical positioning is 3–6 hours across those regions and 8–12 hours into North America. The Falcon 2000 fleet is wider and pre-positions almost anywhere within 4 hours.
- Are Falcon empty legs cheaper than Gulfstream?
- Often yes on European corridors — Falcon 7X/8X repositioning legs between FAB, GVA and the Med appear weekly in summer at 30–55% below retail. Transatlantic Falcon empty legs are less frequent than light-jet one-ways but still worth watching on Thursday–Friday eastbound.