“The 900LX will make one of the most popular Falcon series much more capable, economical and environmentally responsible to operate – an issue that means more today than ever before,” said John Rosanvallon, President and CEO of Dassault Falcon. The 900LX’s improved aerodynamics makes it 55 to 70 percent faster than other airplanes in its class, extending the plane’s range, and saving on fuel.

Since 1997 when Dassault debuted their first three-engine supersonic business jet, the company has made several breakthrough developments contributing to the success of today’s midsize Falcon aircraft. Most notably, the revamped 900LX offers record-setting efficiency thanks to its specialized wingtips.

Dassault’s winglets are different from traditional wingtips. Developed through collaboration with Aviation Partners Inc, (API), the Falcon’s signature high mach blended winglets are specifically created to offer increased range and efficiency at high cruise speeds. In practical terms, owners of the 900LX will enjoy an extended range to 9,000 km.

The 900LX literally broadens flyers’ horizons, enabling longer, uninterrupted voyages to exotic locations. For example, flights can link New York to Moscow, or Paris to Beijing, or Mumbai to London, non-stop. The new LX is also the only bizjet in its class capable of landing with its fuel tanks nearly full, meaning it can stop to pick up passengers then resume flight without losing time on refueling.

Greater range and time savings are also complemented by fuel savings. The 900LX operates at lower cost than its predecessor, the 900EX, because drag will be reduced by 7 percent on the new model. Likewise, climb performance is improved by 10 percent. The jet can achieve FL390 in just 20 minutes.

Honeywell’s TFE731-60 engines power the LX, bringing 2,268 kg of thrust to each of three turbofans. The Falcon’s tri-engine design benefits runway performance and offers added security on long, over-water flights. These particular Honeywell engines also have a great track record, with nearly 540,000 flight hours accumulated, proof that this new configuration is built with quality parts, and delivers reliable performance.