Specifications
Aircraft Details
- Engines: Honeywell TFE731-60-1C, enrolled on MSP Gold.
- APU: Honeywell GTCP 36-150(F), also on MSP Gold.
- Avionics: Honeywell Easy II with FANS 1/A, CPDLC, synthetic vision system, and dual Jepp charts.
- Cockpit Displays: Four Honeywell DU-1310-2 displays, installed in 2025.
- Interior Configuration: 14 passengers, featuring a forward 4-place club, mid-cabin conference group, dual aft 3-place divans, and a jumpseat.
- Galley: Equipped with microwave, oven, and espresso machine.
- Entertainment: Airshow, Swift Broadband Wi-Fi, two iPad Pros, noise-cancelling headphones, CD/DVD player.
- Maintenance Status: Inspections due include 1B, 2B, 3B, and 12/24/36-month inspections by April 2026; 1C/3C inspection due June 2026.
- Exterior: New paint scheduled for April 2026, done by Duncan Aviation Battle Creek.
- Special Features: ACA ionization filter, Mod 5051 gross weight increase, equipped with TCAS-3000 and EGPWS.
About this Model
Overview
The Falcon 900EX is a large-cabin, long-range business jet built around Dassault’s tri-jet architecture, prioritizing range, high-altitude cruise, and access to a wider set of airports than many long-range peers. It is typically chosen for missions that mix intercontinental legs with occasional performance-constrained runways, while still offering a quiet, conference-capable cabin for 8–14 passengers depending on layout.
Mission Fit
In day-to-day use the 900EX aligns well with long legs at high flight levels, minimizing fuel stops and schedule complexity. It also suits programs that occasionally face hot/high conditions or shorter runways, where the tri-jet configuration and wing design can provide practical dispatch flexibility. If most flying is 1–2 hour sectors, the aircraft’s capability may exceed the mission and increase operating complexity relative to smaller types.
Cabin
Cabins are typically arranged with a forward galley, a main seating area with club configuration, and an aft lounge or conference grouping, plus an enclosed lavatory. The cross-section supports comfortable aisle movement, and the long cabin length enables separation between work and rest zones. Sound levels are generally favorable for calls and meetings at cruise, and baggage volume is geared for multi-day international travel.