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July 20, 2010 -
Dassault Falcon has received certification from both the EASA and FAA
for the newest member of the Falcon family of business jets, the 4,750
nm Falcon 900LX. The Falcon 900LX burns 35 to 40 percent less fuel than other aircraft in its class thanks to advanced light weight structures, an extremely efficient wing as well as Aviation Partners Inc.'s blended winglets. At its Maximum Take Off Weight (MTOW), the Falcon 900LX climbs to FL390 (39,000 feet) in just 20 minutes. |
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"The Falcon 900LX delivers the next evolution
of enhancements to the successful Falcon 900EX," said John
Rosanvallon, President and CEO of Dassault Falcon. "The improvements
to its range, performance and efficiency set the standard in its
class and make it a highly desirable business tool."
The Falcon 900LX was first announced in May 2008 at EBACE. The rigorous flight test program, which began in October 2009, was recently completed and confirmed improvements in handling and performance. Other critical factors evaluated during the flight tests included stalls at various speed configurations, flights in icing conditions, maximum operating speed, as well as simulated system failures and aircraft fuel consumption. A total of 215 flight hours were flown on two different aircraft during the testing campaign, including 34 flights with certification authorities. "We're proud to say that we've been able to reach this important milestone with help and cooperation from the FAA and EASA within the timeframe we set from the very beginning," said Bruno Rolland, Senior Vice President, Falcon Programs. "Flight testing will continue for more advanced operations, such as CAT III, with target dates set for 2011."
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The aircraft comes standard with the award-winning EASy flight deck, designed to reduce pilot workload and improve pilot interaction through elevated situational awareness in the cockpit. Today, nearly 400 EASy-equipped aircraft are in operation around the globe.
The Falcon 900LX
has superior takeoff and landing performance compared to other aircraft
in its class and high safety margins due to its extremely low approach
and landing speeds. It offers significant advantages when operating out
of challenging airports at high altitudes such as The Falcon 900LX is powered by three Honeywell TFE731-60 engines rated at 5,000 lbs of thrust each (ISA + 17degreesC) contributing to the airplane's superior low fuel burn and cost of operation. The Honeywell TFE731-60 engines on the Falcon 900EX fleet have accumulated over 2.2 million flight hours of reliable service.
Dassault Falcon is
responsible for selling and supporting Falcon business jets throughout
the world. It is part of Dassault Aviation, a leading aerospace company
with a presence in over 70 countries across 5 continents. Dassault
Aviation produces the Rafale fighter jet as well as a complete line of
Falcon business jets. The company has assembly and production plants in
both
Since the rollout
of the first Falcon 20 in 1963, 2000 Falcon jets have been delivered to
more than 67 countries worldwide. The family of Falcon jets currently in
production includes three tri-jets-the Falcon 900EX, 900LX, and the
7X-as well as the twin-engine 2000DX and 2000LX. |
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