Falcon 2000LXS sets new standards as Dassault marks its 50th anniversary

As Dassault celebrates 50 years of designing and manufacturing advanced business jets, its latest Falcon 2000LXS model, unveiled in October 2012, is set to deliver on its promise. The Falcon 2000LXS was recently certified by EASA and the FAA and is the newest sibling in the Falcon 2000 family, nearly 500 of which are in service around the world, making it one of the most popular twin-engine models in operation. Dassault built its reputation for advanced high-performance aircraft in the region with the Indian Air Force (IAF), which has operated Mirage fighters for about 50 years. Today, this reputation for design excellence is also driven by advanced business aircraft, which share the same design ‘DNA’ with the jet fighters, like the Falcon 2000 series, which offer unparalleled performance, comfort and fuel economy.

Dassault Falcon commands a significant share of the Indian market for executive jets and is continuing to consolidate its position as the economy develops, while continuing to invest in service and support of aircraft owners and operators. New aircraft programmes, such as the Falcon 2000LXS, will also help to stimulate the market and offer attractive new options to potential customers.

The 4,000nm Falcon 2000LXS is the newest aircraft in the Falcon 2000 family and inherits the same qualities as its siblings: a spacious cabin, outstanding performance and efficiency, cutting-edge technology and maximum flexibility. It is built on the proven and capable Falcon 2000 platform.

The aim of the 2000LXS is to offer improved airport performance, payload and cabin comfort. Almost a year after its unveiling, the 4,000nm Falcon 2000LXS is ready to make an impact with certification complete—including for landing at London City Airport, one of the world’s most challenging airfields—and orders booked for first deliveries starting at the end of the year.

The 2000LXS is proving its capabilities in accessing more airports, thanks to its new full-length inboard slats which gives the aircraft category-leading airport performance and balanced field length—critical benefits when considering the evolving private aviation infrastructure in India. The aircraft has a balanced field length of 4,675 feet (SL, ISA), which is over 1,000 feet better than some aircraft in its category at 42,800 lb of MTOW, and offers the same exceptional landing performance as the Falcon 2000S. With a typical end-of-flight profile, the Falcon 2000LXS needs just 2,260 feet of runway to land, no longer than that needed for a turboprop aircraft.

“Customers are demanding more of their business jet and that’s what Dassault is delivering in the Falcon 2000LXS. Like all Falcons, the 2000LXS offers the best fuel economy and the lowest operating costs in its category and is building on the highly successful Falcon 2000 platform, which has set the highest of standards for comfort, reliability and efficiency in business aviation,” says John Rosanvallon, President and CEO of Dassault Falcon.

Typical examples of Falcon 2000LXS city pairs (standard aircraft; full fuel, 6 pax, M.80, NBAA IFR reserves, 85 per cent annual winds) include Paris-Delhi, and Beijing-Mumbai.

The Falcon 2000LXS offers the same spacious cabin dimensions as the Falcon 2000, a maximum cabin width of 92 inches, a cabin height of over six feet and a cabin volume of more than 1,000 cubic feet and is available in a variety of floor plans with a fully customised interior. The cabin sound level has been lowered by two decibels compared to its predecessor.

The 2000LXS is equipped with an entirely new FalconCabin HD+ cabin management system that places more controls and greater convenience in the hands of passengers making the transition from the office to the aircraft as seamless as possible.

The Falcon 2000LXS comes standard with Dassault’s next generation EASy II flight deck which will also feature a sleeker, more modern look. EASy II includes a host of enhancements designed to increase safety and situational awareness and reduce pilot workload in communications, dispatch and navigation.

Upgraded Pratt & Whitney PW308C engines make the Falcon 2000LXS economical to operate and environment friendly. Thanks to the engine’s TALON II combustor, the Falcon 2000LXS will generate significantly lower emissions than previous aircraft models and meet the most exacting future emission standards with margin to spare.