Heavy jet · three engines · 6,450 nm

Dassault Falcon 8X

Three-engine Falcon with a 42 ft 8 in three-lounge cabin, up to 32 windows and 6,450 nm of range.

Passengers: 12 to 14 (max 16)
Range: 6,450 nm
Cruise: Mach 0.8
On charter in Switzerland: 6 aircraft

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Overview

What is the Dassault Falcon 8X?

The Dassault Falcon 8X is a three-engine ultra-long-range business jet: a stretched Falcon 7X with a longer cabin and more fuel. It seats 12 to 16 passengers in three lounges and flies about 6,450 nm non-stop at Mach 0.80. It first flew in February 2015, was certified in June 2016 and is still in production.

6,450 nm at Mach 0.80 with 8 passengers and NBAA IFR reserves, about 500 nm more than the Falcon 7X.

Cabin 42 ft 8 in (13 m) long, 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) wide and 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall, about 1.1 m longer than the 7X, with up to 32 windows.

Three Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307D engines of 6,722 lb thrust each, with fly-by-wire controls and an EASy IV flight deck.

Dassault says it can fly non-stop from London City's 3,934 ft runway to Mumbai or Chicago.

6 fly with 5 operators holding a Swiss air operator certificate, based in Geneva and Zurich. Altivo Jets books them through these licensed operators.

Specifications

Dassault Falcon 8X specifications

Manufacturer and regulator figures for the Falcon 8X, checked October 2026. Range assumes Range at Mach 0.80 with 8 passengers, 3 crew and NBAA IFR reserves (Dassault); real range depends on payload, winds and temperature.

Specification	Falcon 8X Dassault
Performance
Range	6,450 nm (11,945 km)
High-speed cruise	492 kts
Long-range cruise	459 kts (Mach 0.8)
Maximum speed	Mach 0.9
Maximum altitude	51,000 ft
Take-off distance	5,880 ft
Landing distance	2,220 ft
Cabin
Typical charter seats	12 to 14
Maximum seats	16
Beds (typical layout)	5
Cabin zones	3
Cabin length	42 ft 8 in (13.00 m)
Cabin width	7 ft 8 in (2.34 m)
Cabin height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Cabin volume	1,695 cu ft
Baggage	140 cu ft, reachable in flight
Windows	32
Cabin altitude	3,900 ft at 41,000 ft
Engines and weights
Engines	3 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307D
Thrust per engine	6,722 lbf
Maximum take-off weight	73,000 lb
Fuel capacity	35,141 lb
Price and ownership
First delivered	2016
In production	Yes
New price	$62.5M (2025)
Pre-owned price	$39.9M to $49M
Operating cost per hour	$8,711

Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.

Sources:Aviation Safety Network: Dassault Falcon 8X (FA8X) occurrences Dassault Aviation: Falcon Family of Business Jets at a glance (May 2013): Falcon 7X range 5,950 nm at Mach .80 with 8 passengers, cabin 39.1 ft (11.91 m), 1,552 cu ft, takeoff 5,710 ft EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.A.155, Dassault Falcon 7X, Issue 17 (Jul 2025): NOTE 3, the fuselage stretch modification M1000 (EASy III M1254 a precondition) has the commercial designation F8X, S/N 401 onward; M1000 data added in Issue 7, 24 June 2016 Guardian Jet: Dassault Falcon 8X brochure, performance, market, operating costs (Oct 2026): 3 for sale, asks $39,900,000 to $49,000,000, model years 2017 to 2021 FAA: Flight Standardization Board Report, Dassault Aviation DA-7X (Falcon 7X and Falcon 8X), TCDS A59NM, Revision 6 draft (Feb 2023): steep approach landing operations above 4.5 and up to 6.0 degrees, with airbrake setting differences between the 7X and 8X Dassault Falcon: Falcon 8X specifications (Oct 2026): cabin volume 1,695 cu ft (48 m3)Global Jet: Dassault Falcon 8X LX-LXL charter sheet with floor plan (Mar 2024): 14 pax, crew rest forward, forward and aft lavatories, Ka-band Wi-Fi Wikipedia: Dassault Falcon 7X, Falcon 8X section Jetcraft: 2021 Dassault Falcon 8X S/N 469 specification (Feb 2026): fourteen (14) passengers Dassault Falcon: pre-owned Falcon 8X S/N 402 listing (Oct 2026): 14 pax floor plan with 3rd crew seat, two electrical berthing divans, forward and aft lavatories

Fuel burn and CO2

The Falcon 8X burns about 377 US gallons (1,142 kg) of jet fuel an hour, which puts out about 3.6 tonnes of CO2. Sustainable aviation fuel, where the departure airport has it, cuts the lifecycle figure.

Flight	Fuel	CO2
1 flight hour	1,140 kg	3.6 tonnes
3 flight hours	3,420 kg	10.8 tonnes
8 flight hours	9,130 kg	28.9 tonnes

Average block figures; real burn depends on weight, altitude and winds. Fuel at 0.8 kg per litre.

Sources:Guardian Jet: Dassault Falcon 8X brochure, performance, market, operating costs (Oct 2026): fuel burn 377 US gal per hour

Interior

Falcon 8X interior and cabin layout

Most Falcon 8Xs seat 14 in three lounges: a forward club, a conference group and an aft lounge with two divans. Dassault offers more than 30 layouts, including an aft shower and a larger entryway with crew quarters, and every aircraft is fitted out by its owner, so we confirm the exact seat map, beds and Wi-Fi with each quote. The layouts below come from an operator's charter sheet and a dealer's specification sheet.

Cabin layouts, day and night

14 seats, three lounges (LX-LXL, Global Jet)DaySchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin

Forward club

Four-place club
Galley and a forward crew rest with its own seat ahead

Conference group

Four seats around a table on the left
Credenza opposite

Aft lounge

Two three-place divans facing each other
Aft passenger lavatory behind

The same cabin at nightNightSchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin

Forward club

Each pair of club seats makes up into a single bed

Conference group

The conference group makes up into a small double bed

Aft lounge

The two divans join into one king-size double bed
Global Jet lists up to 5 single beds as another option

14 seats with crew rest (S/N 469, Jetcraft)DaySchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin

Forward club

Four-place club
Forward galley, crew rest and crew lavatory ahead

Conference group

Four-place conference group opposite a credenza

Aft lounge

Dual three-place divans
Aft passenger lavatory behind
Starlink internet

How big is the cabin?

6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall and 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) wide: a 1.80 m adult stands upright in the aisle. The cabin runs 42 ft 8 in (13.00 m), 1,695 cu ft in all.

Drawn to scale from the height and width; the figure is 1.80 m tall.

Cabin size

42 ft 8 in (13.00 m) long, 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) wide and 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall: 1,695 cu ft of cabin space.

Galley

Forward, at the entry door. The specification sheets we checked show a high-temperature oven, a microwave, a Nespresso coffee maker and a central water system; S/N 431 has two ovens and a chiller. Dassault also offers a larger grand galley.

Lavatories

Two on the aircraft we checked: a forward crew lavatory and an aft passenger lavatory, both with vacuum toilets. Dassault offers a shower in the aft lavatory as an option.

Crew rest

Many aircraft have a crew rest area in the forward entryway, among them LX-LXL and S/N 469. Dassault offers a larger entryway with lie-flat crew quarters.

Wi-Fi and connectivity

Varies by aircraft. LX-LXL and S/N 432 have Ka-band satellite Wi-Fi (Honeywell JetWave on S/N 432), S/N 469 has Starlink, and many also have Gogo Business. Dassault offers Ka-band satcom with FalconConnect. We confirm the system for your aircraft.

Baggage

140 cu ft hold at the back of the cabin, reachable in flight.

Cabin altitude

3,900 ft at 41,000 ft. A lower cabin altitude means less fatigue and better sleep on long flights.

Beds

Up to 5 in flat beds and made-up divans, depending on the layout.

Cabin updates

Up to 32 extra-large windows. Cabin altitude of 3,900 ft when cruising at 41,000 ft. FalconEye combined vision, which guides approaches down to 100 ft before the runway is in sight.

Sources:Global Jet: Dassault Falcon 8X LX-LXL charter sheet with floor plan (Mar 2024): 14 pax, crew rest forward, forward and aft lavatories, Ka-band Wi-Fi Jetcraft: 2021 Dassault Falcon 8X S/N 469 specification (Feb 2026): 14 passengers, four-place club, conference group opposite a credenza, dual three-place divans, crew rest, Starlink Dassault Falcon: pre-owned Falcon 8X S/N 402 listing (Oct 2026): 14 pax floor plan with 3rd crew seat, two electrical berthing divans, forward and aft lavatories Jetcraft: Dassault Falcon 8X overview, 2015 to present (Sep 2022): cabin altitude of just 3,900 feet at a cruising altitude of 41,000 feet

On board: what to expect

✓Stand-up cabin6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall
✓Three loungesClub, conference group and aft lounge
✓BedsDivans berth on the aircraft we checked; LX-LXL has up to 5 beds
~ShowerOptional in the aft lavatory
✓Enclosed passenger lavatoryAft
✓Separate forward lavatoryForward crew lavatory
✓Full galleyOven, microwave and coffee maker
✓Baggage reachable in flight140 cu ft hold
~Crew restForward crew rest on many aircraft
~Wi-FiKa-band, Starlink or Gogo, by aircraft

Fit-out varies by aircraft. We confirm every item for the aircraft on your quote.

Sources:Dassault Falcon: Falcon 8X specifications (Oct 2026): cabin height 74 in (1.88 m)Guardian Jet: Dassault Falcon 8X brochure, performance, market, operating costs (Oct 2026): 3 cabin zones; Dassault describes a three-lounge configuration Dassault Falcon: pre-owned Falcon 8X S/N 402 listing (Oct 2026): 14 pax floor plan with 3rd crew seat, two electrical berthing divans, forward and aft lavatories Global Jet: Dassault Falcon 8X LX-LXL charter sheet with floor plan (Mar 2024): 14 pax, crew rest forward, forward and aft lavatories, Ka-band Wi-Fi Jetcraft: 2021 Dassault Falcon 8X S/N 469 specification (Feb 2026): 14 passengers, four-place club, conference group opposite a credenza, dual three-place divans, crew rest, Starlink Dassault Falcon: 2018 Falcon 8X S/N 432 (F-HCNO) technical specification (Sep 2025): 14 pax, Honeywell JetWave Ka-band Wi-Fi, Gogo Business, FalconConnect, oven, microwave, Nespresso Magellan Jets: Dassault Falcon 7X / 8X (Oct 2026): generous baggage capacity with in-flight access

Price

How much does a Falcon 8X cost?

A new Falcon 8X listed at about $62.5 million in 2025. Owning one also means paying to fly and maintain it, which is why most people who fly a few times a year charter instead.

Buy new

Falcon 8X

$62.5 million

Factory list price reported by GlobalAir (labelled both 2024 list and Q2 2025); CRAFT gives $58 million as the list price when deliveries began in 2016.

Buy pre-owned

Falcon 8X

$39.9 million to $49 million

Asking prices, not valuations: from $39.9 million for a 2017 Falcon 8X (S/N 431, OY-DBS) on Controller to $49 million, the top ask tracked by Guardian Jet (3 for sale, model years 2017 to 2021). October 2026.

Cost to operate

Falcon 8X

$8,711 per hour

Total cost per hour including fixed costs, GlobalAir Falcon 8X operating cost report (annual budget $3,354,012, about 385 hours a year). Fuel burn about 377 US gallons an hour.

Sources:GlobalAir: Falcon 8X specifications and operating cost (Oct 2026): list price $62,500,000 (labelled 2024 list price and as of Q2 2025)Controller: 2017 Dassault Falcon 8X S/N 431, OY-DBS, for sale (Oct 2026): asking $39,900,000, 4,447 hours, 16 seats

Charter cost

Falcon 8X charter cost per hour in Switzerland (2026)

You pay for flight time, not the aircraft. Heavy jets like the Falcon 8X charter at about CHF 9.8k to CHF 15.3k per flight hour; the quote adds positioning, crew overnights, airport charges and taxes for your exact trip.

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CHF 9.8k to CHF 15.3k

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What moves the price

Positioning: one-way trips usually pay for the empty flight home.
Crew overnights and waiting days on multi-day trips.
Airport and handling fees, plus any VAT and airport fees.
Empty legs can cut the price sharply when one matches your dates.

Charter or own?

Owning a Falcon 8X costs about CHF 2.19 million a year before it flies (crew, hangar, insurance), plus about CHF 6,000 for every flight hour. At the hours most owners fly, chartering costs less per hour, and you pay nothing when you do not fly.

You fly	Owning (per hour)	Charter in Switzerland (per hour)
50 hours a year	CHF 49,900 per hour	CHF 9.8k to CHF 15.3k per hour
100 hours a year	CHF 28,000 per hour	CHF 9.8k to CHF 15.3k per hour
200 hours a year	CHF 17,000 per hour	CHF 9.8k to CHF 15.3k per hour
300 hours a year	CHF 13,300 per hour	CHF 9.8k to CHF 15.3k per hour

Guardian Jet Falcon 8X operating cost estimate (October 2026): crew, hangar, insurance and other fixed costs a year, plus fuel at $7.54 a gallon (377 gallons an hour), maintenance and the engine programme per flight hour, for an aircraft flying 300 hours a year. Excludes buying the aircraft and depreciation. Converted at CHF 0.824 to the dollar (16 October 2026). Charter rates are before taxes, positioning and airport charges.

Sources:Guardian Jet: Dassault Falcon 8X brochure, performance, market, operating costs (Oct 2026): fixed costs $2,662,168 a year, variable $7,322.58 an hour, 300 hours a year, fuel at $7.54 a gallon

Range in practice

Falcon 8X range: routes it flies non-stop

With about 6,450 nm of range, the Falcon 8X links Switzerland with the wider region without a fuel stop. Popular Swiss routes:

Geneva to Dubai

Distance: 2,662 nm
Flight time: 6h 06m
Indicative one-way price: CHF 60k to CHF 93k

Zurich to Dubai

Distance: 2,581 nm
Flight time: 5h 55m
Indicative one-way price: CHF 58k to CHF 91k

Geneva to Mykonos

Distance: 1,006 nm
Flight time: 2h 29m
Indicative one-way price: CHF 24k to CHF 38k

Zurich to Ibiza

Distance: 603 nm
Flight time: 1h 37m
Indicative one-way price: CHF 16k to CHF 25k

Zurich to Mallorca

Distance: 538 nm
Flight time: 1h 28m
Indicative one-way price: CHF 14k to CHF 22k

Geneva to Ibiza

Distance: 489 nm
Flight time: 1h 22m
Indicative one-way price: CHF 13k to CHF 21k

Zurich to London

Distance: 430 nm
Flight time: 1h 14m
Indicative one-way price: CHF 12k to CHF 19k

Geneva to London

Distance: 407 nm
Flight time: 1h 11m
Indicative one-way price: CHF 12k to CHF 18k

Route	Distance	Flight time	Indicative one-way price
Geneva to Dubai	2,662 nm	6h 06m	CHF 60k to CHF 93k
Zurich to Dubai	2,581 nm	5h 55m	CHF 58k to CHF 91k
Geneva to Mykonos	1,006 nm	2h 29m	CHF 24k to CHF 38k
Zurich to Ibiza	603 nm	1h 37m	CHF 16k to CHF 25k
Zurich to Mallorca	538 nm	1h 28m	CHF 14k to CHF 22k
Geneva to Ibiza	489 nm	1h 22m	CHF 13k to CHF 21k
Zurich to London	430 nm	1h 14m	CHF 12k to CHF 19k
Geneva to London	407 nm	1h 11m	CHF 12k to CHF 18k

Flight time at long-range cruise plus taxi and climb. Price is flight time at the hourly rates above, before taxes, positioning and airport charges.

Airports

Where the Falcon 8X can land

An ultra-long-range jet that still fits short and demanding airports.

Runway needed

About 5,880 ft to take off at maximum weight at sea level and about 2,220 ft to land at typical landing weight. Dassault says it can leave London City's 3,934 ft runway and fly non-stop to Mumbai or Chicago. Hot or high airports need more.

Steep approaches

EASA approves the 7X type, which includes the 8X, for steep approaches of 4.5 to 6 degrees, the kind London City and Lugano require. The FAA's pilot training report covers the same steep approaches for the 8X.

High airports

EASA also approves the 8X for takeoff and landing at airports between 8,000 ft and 15,000 ft above sea level.

Sources:Dassault Falcon: Falcon 8X specifications (Oct 2026): takeoff 5,880 ft at MTOW; from London City's 3,934 ft (1,199 m) runway it can fly nonstop to Mumbai or Chicago EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.A.155, Dassault Falcon 7X, Issue 17 (Jul 2025): approved operations include steep approach landing from 4.5 to 6.0 degrees, and landing and takeoff between 8,000 ft and 15,000 ft for aircraft with M1315 or M1000

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Operators

Who operates the Falcon 8X in Switzerland?

Aircraft in Switzerland

Swiss operators

Base cities

FOCA AOC

Every operator

Falcon 8X operators in Switzerland

Nomad Aviation2 × Falcon 8X

Zurich · FOCA AOC CH.AOC.1046

HB-IXX (2025), HB-JKV (2018)

Albinati Aeronautics1 × Falcon 8X

Geneva · FOCA AOC CH.AOC.1036

HB-JWX (2017)

Dasnair1 × Falcon 8X

Geneva · FOCA AOC CH.AOC.1035

HB-JSC (2017)

Jet Aviation Business Jets1 × Falcon 8X

Zurich · FOCA AOC CH.AOC.1010

HB-JIM (2020)

Lions Air Skymedia1 × Falcon 8X

Zurich · FOCA AOC CH.AOC.1501

HB-JKK (2017)

Operator	Base	Falcon 8X	Registrations	Seats	Permit
Nomad Aviation	Zurich	2	HB-IXX (2025), HB-JKV (2018)	14	FOCA AOC CH.AOC.1046
Albinati Aeronautics	Geneva	1	HB-JWX (2017)	12	FOCA AOC CH.AOC.1036
Dasnair	Geneva	1	HB-JSC (2017)	14	FOCA AOC CH.AOC.1035
Jet Aviation Business Jets	Zurich	1	HB-JIM (2020)	18	FOCA AOC CH.AOC.1010
Lions Air Skymedia	Zurich	1	HB-JKK (2017)	14	FOCA AOC CH.AOC.1501

Altivo Jets is a broker: we ask these operators for availability and price on your dates and book the aircraft with the licensed operator named on your quote.

The aircraft

Every Falcon 8X on charter in Switzerland

6 on the charter list in Switzerland, 7 years old on average. We ask the operator for the exact cabin, seats and photos of the aircraft on your quote.

HB-IXX

Operator: Nomad Aviation
Base: Zurich
Year built: 2025
Seats: 14

HB-JKV

Operator: Nomad Aviation
Base: Zurich
Year built: 2018
Seats: 14

HB-JWX

Operator: Albinati Aeronautics
Base: Geneva
Year built: 2017
Seats: 12

HB-JSC

Operator: Dasnair
Base: Geneva
Year built: 2017
Seats: 14

HB-JIM

Operator: Jet Aviation Business Jets
Base: Zurich
Year built: 2020
Seats: 18

HB-JKK

Operator: Lions Air Skymedia
Base: Zurich
Year built: 2017
Seats: 14

Registration	Operator	Base	Year built	Seats
HB-IXX	Nomad Aviation	Zurich	2025	14
HB-JKV	Nomad Aviation	Zurich	2018	14
HB-JWX	Albinati Aeronautics	Geneva	2017	12
HB-JSC	Dasnair	Geneva	2017	14
HB-JIM	Jet Aviation Business Jets	Zurich	2020	18
HB-JKK	Lions Air Skymedia	Zurich	2017	14

Versions

Falcon 8X versions

Falcon 7X

From 2007

The parent aircraft: certified in April 2007 with PW307A engines, a 39 ft 1 in cabin and 5,950 nm of range. The 8X keeps its type certificate and pilot type rating (DA-7X).

Falcon 8X (EASy III)

2016 onward

Announced in May 2014, first flown on 6 February 2015 and certified by EASA and the FAA in June 2016. The first was delivered on 5 October 2016 to Amjet Executive of Greece. It is a 7X with a fuselage stretch (modification M1000), PW307D engines and the EASy III flight deck.

Falcon 8X (EASy IV)

Current production and upgrades

Dassault now lists the 8X with the EASy IV flight deck. Earlier aircraft can be upgraded: Global Jet's 2019 LX-LXL received EASy IV in November 2022.

Falcon 8X vs Falcon 7X

Range: 6,450 nm against 5,950 nm, both at Mach 0.80 with 8 passengers.
Cabin: 42 ft 8 in (13 m) and 1,695 cu ft, against 39 ft 1 in (11.91 m) and 1,552 cu ft on the 7X. The fuselage is 1.08 m longer.
Fuel: 35,141 lb usable against 31,940 lb.
Engines: PW307D of 6,725 lb takeoff thrust against PW307A of 6,405 lb, by the EASA type certificate. Dassault quotes 6,722 lb for the PW307D.
Weight and runway: 73,000 lb maximum takeoff weight against 70,000 lb, and 5,880 ft to take off against 5,710 ft.
Pilots: one type rating covers both, with differences training.

Sources:Wikipedia: Dassault Falcon 7X, Falcon 8X section

How the official lists write it: Falcon 8X.

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Falcon 8X vs G650, Global 6000 and other heavy jets

The jets people weigh against the Falcon 8X, side by side from the same verified data.

Specification	Falcon 8X Dassault	G650 Gulfstream	Global 6000 Bombardier
Performance
Range	6,450 nm (11,945 km)	7,000 nm (12,964 km) (best)	6,000 nm (11,112 km)
High-speed cruise	492 kts	516 kts (Mach 0.9) (best)	504 kts (Mach 0.88)
Long-range cruise	459 kts (Mach 0.8)	488 kts (Mach 0.85) (best)	487 kts (Mach 0.85)
Maximum speed	Mach 0.9	Mach 0.925 (best)	Mach 0.89
Maximum altitude	51,000 ft	51,000 ft	51,000 ft
Take-off distance	5,880 ft	5,858 ft (best)	6,476 ft
Landing distance	2,220 ft (best)	2,680 ft	2,243 ft
Cabin
Typical charter seats	12 to 14	13	12 to 14
Maximum seats	16	19 (best)	17
Beds (typical layout)	5	6	7 (best)
Cabin zones	3	4 (best)	3
Cabin length	42 ft 8 in (13.00 m)	46 ft 10 in (14.27 m) (best)	43 ft 3 in (13.18 m)
Cabin width	7 ft 8 in (2.34 m)	8 ft 6 in (2.59 m) (best)	7 ft 11 in (2.41 m)
Cabin height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)	6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) (best)	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Cabin volume	1,695 cu ft	2,138 cu ft (best)	2,002 cu ft
Baggage	140 cu ft, reachable in flight	195 cu ft	195 cu ft, reachable in flight
Windows	32 (best)	16	Not published
Cabin altitude	3,900 ft at 41,000 ft	4,850 ft at 51,000 ft	4,500 ft at 45,000 ft
Price and ownership
First delivered	2016	2012	2012
In production	Yes	No	No
New price	$62.5M (2025)	$64.5M (2013)	$62.3M (2018)
Pre-owned price	$39.9M to $49M	$43M to $53M	$18M to $38.0M
Operating cost per hour	$8,711	$8,366	$7,800
Charter fleet
On Switzerland charter list	6 aircraft (best)	2 aircraft	4 aircraft

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Falcon 8X vs G650

The G650 flies 550 nm further, has a bigger cabin (2,138 against 1,695 cu ft) and is faster at high-speed cruise.

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Falcon 8X vs Global 6000

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Alternatives

Smaller or bigger than the Falcon 8X

Heavy jet

Dassault Falcon 7X

Smaller and cheaper: the same three-engine Falcon with a shorter cabin and about 5,950 nm of range.

12 to 16 seats5,950 nmCHF 9.8k to CHF 15.3k per hour

Heavy jet

Bombardier Global 7500

Bigger: four living areas and about 7,700 nm for the longest flights.

14 seats7,700 nmCHF 9.8k to CHF 15.3k per hour

Safety

Falcon 8X safety record

Events from official investigations and safety databases. We also check the record of the exact aircraft and operator before we book.

F-GLLM, Paris Le Bourget, 2025

On 11 January 2025, after a go-around in fog at Le Bourget, a Falcon 8X followed a flight plan waypoint still active in its flight management system and drifted towards Paris Charles de Gaulle, descending to about 410 ft over a wooded plateau before a terrain warning. No one was hurt. The BEA's final report (August 2026) cited flight plan checks, operator documentation and 7X to 8X differences training.

Slat alert, 2022

In August 2022 EASA ordered an urgent flight manual change for the Falcon 7X and 8X after inboard slats failed to extend for a landing without a crew alert. Dassault issued procedures for flying with the slats retracted.

Type record

The Aviation Safety Network keeps a list of Falcon 8X occurrences, and we check it for the exact aircraft before we book.

Sources:BEA: Serious incident to the Dassault Falcon 8X registered F-GLLM operated by DFS on 11/01/2025 at Paris Le Bourget (BEA2025-0013, final report Aug 2026)FlightGlobal: Dassault revises 7X and 8X manuals over slat extension snag (Aug 2022), on an EASA emergency airworthiness directive Aviation Safety Network: Dassault Falcon 8X (FA8X) occurrences

Photos

Falcon 8X photos

Dassault Falcon 8X photo 1 — Photo: Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0

Dassault Falcon 8X photo 2 — Photo: New York-air, CC BY-SA 4.0

Dassault Falcon 8X photo 3 — Photo: New York-air, CC BY-SA 4.0

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FAQ

Questions, answered

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How much does a Falcon 8X cost?+

A new Falcon 8X lists at about $62.5 million, against about $58 million when deliveries began in 2016. Used asking prices in October 2026 ran from $39.9 million for a 2017 aircraft to $49 million. Guardian Jet estimates about $2.66 million a year in fixed costs plus about $7,323 per flight hour to run one.

How many passengers does a Falcon 8X seat?+

Dassault quotes 12 to 16, and most aircraft seat 14 in three lounges. The type is certified for up to 19 passenger seats. Falcon 8Xs on the Swiss charter list are fitted for 12 or 18.

How far can a Falcon 8X fly?+

About 6,450 nm (11,945 km) at Mach 0.80 with 8 passengers and reserves. Dassault gives Beijing to New York and Hong Kong to London as examples.

What is the difference between the Falcon 7X and 8X?+

The 8X is a stretched 7X. It has a cabin about 1.1 m longer, more fuel, PW307D engines with more thrust and about 500 nm more range (6,450 nm against 5,950 nm). Pilots fly both on one type rating.

Does the Falcon 8X have a shower and beds?+

A shower in the aft lavatory is a Dassault option, so only some aircraft have one. The aft divans make up into beds on most aircraft; Global Jet's LX-LXL can be set up with up to 5 beds, including a king-size double.

Can a Falcon 8X fly into London City?+

Yes. It is approved for steep approaches of up to 6 degrees, and Dassault says it can fly from London City's 3,934 ft runway non-stop to Mumbai or Chicago.

How fast is the Falcon 8X?+

Its maximum operating speed is Mach 0.90. It cruises at up to about 492 knots and at Mach 0.80 (about 459 knots) on long flights.

Who operates the Dassault Falcon 8X in Switzerland?+

5 Swiss operators holding a Swiss air operator certificate fly it: Nomad Aviation (2), Albinati Aeronautics (1), Dasnair (1), Jet Aviation Business Jets (1) and Lions Air Skymedia (1). Altivo Jets can request any of them for your trip.

How much does it cost to charter a Falcon 8X in Switzerland?+

About CHF 9.8k to CHF 15.3k per flight hour, before any VAT and airport fees, positioning and airport charges. A one-way trip is priced on flight hours plus the aircraft's return positioning, so ask for a quote on your dates.

Sources

Where these numbers come from

Specifications come from manufacturer factsheets and regulator type certificate data sheets first, then aviation press and market data. Fleet counts come from the Swiss FOCA list of AOC holders (28 July 2026). Figures were checked in October 2026. This profile was last reviewed on 28 October 2026.

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