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UPCOMING AIRCRAFT PROFILE
UPCOMING AIRCRAFT PROFILE
DASSAULT FALCON 8X
Currently in development, Dassault’s new flagship, the Falcon 8X, is an ultra-long range jet that puts city pairs such as Hong
Kong - Paris, London - Cape Town, and Los Angeles - Beijing within reach, with a range of 6,450 N.M. The trijet is powered
by Pratt and Whitney Canada turbofans which, at 6,722 pounds, deliver 5% more thrust, and the new wing architecture
lightens the wing and provides more space for fuel. As a trijet, the Falcon 8X will shorten transoceanic routes, and make short,
stable approaches on landing. The PW300 series engines deliver more pounds of thrust per each pound of fuel, resulting
in a reduction of NOx emissions that will rank 30% lower in the Falcon 8X than even the strictest of today’s standards. The
operating cost of the Falcon 8X is 35% lower than its competitors. Flying at a maximum altitude of 51,000 feet, its maximum
speed is Mach 0.90 Mach.
The Falcon 8X offers a choice of 30 layouts in its 42.67-foot cabin, the largest in the Falcon fleet. Noise and cabin altitude
are kept low, and the air quality high. Complete connectivity is possible within the cabin, which is FalconCabin HD+ equipped
and WiFi capable. The FalconCabin HD+ cabin management system gives passengers control over their environment from
anywhere in the cabin through their Apple devices. Skybox, the wireless media server with vast iTunes video and music
capacity, is also available as an option.
The three extra feet available in the Falcon 8X cabin can accommodate much more living space. Best of all, the space is highly
configurable to meet the needs of each owner or operator. One can opt for a comfortable three-lounge cabin with a shower aft
and crew rest provisions forward, or even go for a shorter entryway to add yet more lounge space. Other possibilities among
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