- 01 Nov 2019
- Mike Chase
- Jet Comparisons
The Falcon 7X is popular with owners and operators who have transcontinental travel needs. First delivered to the market in 2007, for several years this was Dassault’s flagship business jet.
Powered by three Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307A engines, and equipped Honeywell's Primus Epic EASy avionics, notably, the Falcon 7X jet became the first purpose-built business jet with full fly-by-wire controls.
Prospective buyers of a Dassault Falcon 7X should note that this aircraft requires a crew of three, including two pilots and an attendant.
How much does a Dassault Falcon 7X cost?
The AvBuyer Opinion: Among the popular features for the Dassault Falcon 7X, operators tend to value its excellent fuel efficiency, three-engine redundancy, EASy flight deck and runway performance. Moreover, the aircraft reportedly boasts an excellent dispatch reliability and Dassault product support.
Data courtesy of Conklin & de Decker
A Falcon 7X cabin typically seats 14 passengers and may include an additional seat in the crew rest area.
Two club-four seating arrangements are located towards the front and middle of the cabin, while to the aft two three-place divans face each other.
Three crew are required aboard the Falcon 7X with a cabin attendant and two pilots. Located next to the entrance, but before the main cabin, is the crew rest area and crew lavatory.
There are 295 Falcon 7X jets in operation today.
In production since 2005, Dassault had produced 298 Falcon 7X jets according to JETNET, October 2022 data.
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They should offer a thorough understanding of the market, including how the price of one Falcon 7X compares with others; finding jets for sale that may not be listed yet; and ensuring you get the best value aircraft.
You can charter a Falcon 7X before buying. This will help you decide whether it really is the best jet for your need.
By chartering a Falcon 7X you can assess how far you can go, how much baggage you can take, and how comfortable the aircraft is for a typical trip and number of passengers.
You have two choices on engine maintenance program coverage:
Pratt & Whitney Canada provides hourly engine maintenance program coverage, since the Falcon 7X is powered by three PW307A engines.
Or you could enrol with a third-party hourly maintenance cost program provider like JSSI.
Buyers of used Falcon 7X jets are strongly advised to shop the market for aircraft already enrolled on a program, and to understand what’s covered before purchasing the aircraft.