Dassault Falcon 7X
Three-engine heavy jet with a three-lounge stand-up cabin, beds for up to six and the reach to fly Mumbai to London or Paris to Los Angeles non-stop.
- Passengers
- 12 to 16 (max 19)
- Range
- 5,950 nm
- Cruise
- Mach 0.8
- On charter in Germany
- 4 aircraft
What is the Dassault Falcon 7X?
The Dassault Falcon 7X is a three-engine heavy business jet that seats 12 to 16 passengers in three cabin zones and flies about 5,950 nm non-stop. It was the first business jet with fly-by-wire flight controls, and it is approved for steep approaches into airports such as London City and Lugano.
Three cabin zones: a forward club of four, a conference group of four, and an aft lounge whose two divans make up into beds.
Stand-up cabin 6 ft 2 in tall, 7 ft 8 in wide and 39 ft 1 in long, with 28 windows and a baggage hold you can reach in flight.
Three Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307A engines and fly-by-wire controls, a first for a business jet when it entered service in June 2007.
Approved for steep approaches of up to 6 degrees, which opens London City and Lugano to a long-range jet.
4 fly with 3 operators holding a German air operator certificate, based in Braunschweig, Hamburg and Stuttgart. Altivo Jets books them through these licensed operators.
Dassault Falcon 7X specifications
Manufacturer and regulator figures for the Falcon 7X, checked October 2026. Range assumes Mach 0.80, 8 passengers, 3 crew, NBAA IFR reserves (Dassault); real range depends on payload, winds and temperature.
| Specification | Falcon 7X Dassault |
|---|---|
| Performance | |
| Range | 5,950 nm (11,019 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 | 5,710 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,070 ft |
| Cabin | |
| Typical charter seats | 12 to 16 |
| Maximum seats | 19 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 6 |
| Cabin zones | 3 |
| Cabin length | 39 ft 1 in (11.91 m) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Cabin volume | 1,552 cu ft |
| Baggage | 140 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Windows | 28 |
| Cabin altitude | 6,000 ft at 51,000 ft |
| Engines and weights | |
| Engines | 3 × Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307A |
| Thrust per engine | 6,402 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 70,000 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 31,940 lb |
| Price and ownership | |
| First delivered | 2007 |
| In production | No |
| New price | $54M (2017) |
| Pre-owned price | $14.5M to $23.5M |
| Operating cost per hour | $7,963 |
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:ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator methodology: 3.16 kg of CO2 per kg of jet fuelAVweb: Falcon 7X approved for steep approaches (2009)Jetcraft: Dassault Falcon 7X Overview (YouTube)Guardian Jet: Falcon 7X brochure and operating costsWikipedia: Dassault Falcon 7X, accidents and incidents (BEA final report, 2016)VistaJet Falcon 7XWikipedia: Dassault Falcon 7XEASA type certificate data sheet EASA.A.155Guardian Jet spec sheet, Falcon 7X S/N 255 (2015)Dassault: Falcon family at a glance
Fuel burn and CO2
The Falcon 7X burns about 385 US gallons (1,166 kg) of jet fuel an hour, which puts out about 3.7 tonnes of CO2. Sustainable aviation fuel, where the departure airport has it, cuts the lifecycle figure.
| Flight | Fuel | CO2 |
|---|---|---|
| 1 flight hour | 1,170 kg | 3.7 tonnes |
| 3 flight hours | 3,500 kg | 11.1 tonnes |
| 8 flight hours | 9,330 kg | 29.5 tonnes |
Average block figures; real burn depends on weight, altitude and winds. Fuel at 0.8 kg per litre.
Sources:Guardian Jet: Falcon 7X brochure and operating costsICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator methodology: 3.16 kg of CO2 per kg of jet fuel
Falcon 7X interior and cabin layout
Most charter Falcon 7Xs seat 14 in three zones. 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 specification sheets of aircraft offered for sale.
Inside the Falcon 7X
Cabin layouts, day and night
- Four club seats facing in pairs
- Side ledges along the windows
- Four seats around a conference table
- Credenza opposite
- Two three-place divans facing each other
- Passenger lavatory behind
- Four club seats
- Four-place conference group
- Both divans make up into flat beds
- Up to six can sleep across the cabin
- Four club seats
- Four-place conference group
- Two-place settee opposite, not certified for take-off and landing
- Two three-place divans
- Full aft lavatory
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 39 ft 1 in (11.91 m), 1,552 cu ft in all.
Drawn to scale from the height and width; the figure is 1.80 m tall.
Cabin size
39 ft 1 in (11.91 m) long, 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) wide and 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall: 1,552 cu ft of cabin space.
Galley
Full galley forward with an oven, a microwave, a coffee or cappuccino machine, a chiller and ice drawers, depending on the aircraft.
Lavatories
Two on most aircraft: a forward crew lavatory and a large aft lavatory for passengers.
Crew rest
No separate crew rest area on the specification sheets we checked; there is a cockpit jump seat.
Wi-Fi and connectivity
Varies by aircraft. Specification sheets show Inmarsat SwiftBroadband satellite Wi-Fi, and Gogo Avance L5 air-to-ground internet, which works over the US and Canada. We confirm the system for your aircraft.
Baggage
140 cu ft hold at the back of the cabin, reachable in flight.
Cabin altitude
6,000 ft at 51,000 ft. A lower cabin altitude means less fatigue and better sleep on long flights.
Beds
Up to 6 in flat beds and made-up divans, depending on the layout.
Cabin updates
Cabin management system with bulkhead monitors and a moving map on many aircraft. 28 large cabin windows. EASy II avionics and a head-up display on many aircraft, fitted new or as an upgrade.
Sources:Guardian Jet spec sheet, Falcon 7X S/N 255 (2015)Guardian Jet spec sheet, Falcon 7X S/N 26 (2008)Guardian Jet spec sheet, Falcon 7X S/N 222Business Jet Traveler: Falcon 7X (2017)VistaJet Falcon 7X
On board: what to expect
- ✓Stand-up cabin6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) tall
- ✓BedsTwo divans make up into beds; up to six can sleep
- ✓Enclosed passenger lavatoryAft, behind the lounge
- ✓Forward crew lavatoryOn most aircraft
- ✓Full galleyOven, microwave and coffee machine
- ✓Baggage reachable in flight140 cu ft hold
- ~Wi-FiSatellite or air-to-ground, by aircraft
- ✓Monitors and moving mapOn most aircraft
- ~Head-up displayOn many later or upgraded aircraft
- ✕Separate crew restJump seat only on the sheets checked
Fit-out varies by aircraft. We confirm every item for the aircraft on your quote.
Sources:Guardian Jet: Falcon 7X brochure and operating costsVistaJet Falcon 7XGuardian Jet spec sheet, Falcon 7X S/N 255 (2015)Guardian Jet spec sheet, Falcon 7X S/N 222Guardian Jet spec sheet, Falcon 7X S/N 26 (2008)
How much does a Falcon 7X cost?
A new Falcon 7X listed at about $54 million in 2017. Production has ended, so most buyers look at pre-owned aircraft. 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
New price, Business Jet Traveler (2017).
Buy pre-owned
Priced listings on GlobalAir (2012 to 2014 aircraft). October 2026.
Cost to operate
Total cost per hour including fixed costs at 425 hours a year, GlobalAir. Fuel burn about 385 US gallons an hour.
Sources:Business Jet Traveler: Falcon 7X (2017)GlobalAir Falcon 7X for sale
Falcon 7X charter cost per hour in Germany (2026)
You pay for flight time, not the aircraft. Heavy jets like the Falcon 7X charter at about €10.6k to €16.5k per flight hour; the quote adds positioning, crew overnights, airport charges and taxes for your exact trip.
Heavy jets, per flight hour
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 aviation tax and any VAT.
- Empty legs can cut the price sharply when one matches your dates.
Charter or own?
Owning a Falcon 7X costs about €3.23 million a year before it flies (crew, hangar, insurance), plus about €6,700 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 Germany (per hour) |
|---|---|---|
| 50 hours a year | €71,400 per hour | €10.6k to €16.5k per hour |
| 100 hours a year | €39,000 per hour | €10.6k to €16.5k per hour |
| 200 hours a year | €22,900 per hour | €10.6k to €16.5k per hour |
| 300 hours a year | €17,500 per hour | €10.6k to €16.5k per hour |
Guardian Jet operating cost model: crew, hangar, insurance and other fixed costs a year, plus fuel, maintenance and engine programme per flight hour. Excludes buying the aircraft and depreciation. Converted at €0.8911 to the dollar (15 October 2026). Charter rates are before taxes, positioning and airport charges.
Sources:Guardian Jet: Falcon 7X brochure and operating costs
Falcon 7X range: routes it flies non-stop
With about 5,950 nm of range, the Falcon 7X links Germany with the wider region without a fuel stop. Popular German routes:
- Distance
- 2,472 nm
- Flight time
- 5h 41m
- Indicative one-way price
- €60k to €94k
- Distance
- 896 nm
- Flight time
- 2h 15m
- Indicative one-way price
- €24k to €37k
- Distance
- 726 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 53m
- Indicative one-way price
- €20k to €31k
- Distance
- 533 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 28m
- Indicative one-way price
- €16k to €24k
- Distance
- 517 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 26m
- Indicative one-way price
- €15k to €24k
- Distance
- 458 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 18m
- Indicative one-way price
- €14k to €21k
- Distance
- 414 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 12m
- Indicative one-way price
- €13k to €20k
- Distance
- 363 nm
- Flight time
- 1h 05m
- Indicative one-way price
- €12k to €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.
Where the Falcon 7X can land
A long-range jet that still fits demanding airports.
Runway needed
About 5,710 ft to take off at maximum weight at sea level, and about 2,070 ft to land at typical landing weight. Hot or high airports need more.
Steep approaches
Approved in August 2009 for approaches of up to 6 degrees, twice the usual angle, which opens London City and Lugano to a long-range jet.
Sources:AVweb: Falcon 7X approved for steep approaches (2009)
Tell us the route and dates. We check every Falcon 7X available in Germany and reply with an all-in price, around the clock.
Who operates the Falcon 7X in Germany?
Falcon 7X operators in Germany
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.
Every Falcon 7X on charter in Germany
3 on the charter list in Germany, 12 years old on average. We ask the operator for the exact cabin, seats and photos of the aircraft on your quote.
- Operator
- Volkswagen AirService
- Base
- Braunschweig
- Year built
- 2017
- Seats
- 12
- Operator
- Volkswagen AirService
- Base
- Braunschweig
- Year built
- 2016
- Seats
- 12
- Operator
- Luminair
- Base
- Hamburg
- Year built
- 2009
- Seats
- 12
Falcon 7X, EASy II upgrades and the Falcon 8X: what changed
Falcon 7X
First flew in May 2005, certified by EASA and the FAA in April 2007 and in service from June 2007. About 300 were built.
Falcon 7X EASy II
Upgraded EASy II avionics, often with a head-up display: found on later aircraft (a 2015 example) and retrofitted to earlier ones (a 2008 example).
Falcon 8X
A stretched 7X: about 1.1 m more cabin and 6,450 nm of range. First delivered in October 2016.
Falcon 7X vs Falcon 8X
- Cabin length: 11.91 m on the 7X against about 13 m on the 8X.
- Range: 5,950 nm against 6,450 nm.
- Overall length: 23.38 m against 24.46 m.
- Cabin sound: the 8X averages about 47 dB, 2 to 3 dB quieter than the 7X.
Sources:Wikipedia: Dassault Falcon 7X
How the official lists write it: DASSAULT-FALCON-7X · DASSAULT-FALCON 7X · FALCON 7X (M 1000).
Falcon 7X vs G650, Global 6000, G550 and other heavy jets
The jets people weigh against the Falcon 7X, side by side from the same verified data.
| Specification | Falcon 7X Dassault | G650 Gulfstream | Global 6000 Bombardier | G550 Gulfstream | Global 5000 Bombardier | Global 7500 Bombardier | Falcon 2000 Dassault Aviation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Performance | |||||||
| Range | 5,950 nm (11,019 km) | 7,000 nm (12,964 km) | 6,000 nm (11,112 km) | 6,750 nm (12,501 km) | 5,200 nm (9,630 km) | 7,700 nm (14,260 km) (best) | 4,000 nm (7,408 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 492 kts | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) | 504 kts (Mach 0.88) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) | 513 kts (Mach 0.89) | 516 kts (Mach 0.9) | 482 kts (Mach 0.84) |
| Long-range cruise | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) | 487 kts (Mach 0.85) | 459 kts (Mach 0.8) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) | 488 kts (Mach 0.85) | 437 kts (Mach 0.8) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.9 | Mach 0.925 | Mach 0.89 | Mach 0.885 | Not published | Mach 0.925 | Mach 0.86 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft | 51,000 ft | 47,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,710 ft | 5,858 ft | 6,476 ft | 5,910 ft | 5,540 ft | 5,760 ft | 4,675 ft (best) |
| Landing distance | 2,070 ft (best) | 2,680 ft | 2,243 ft | 2,770 ft | 2,207 ft | 2,237 ft | 2,260 ft |
| Cabin | |||||||
| Typical charter seats | 12 to 16 | 13 | 12 to 14 | 14 to 18 (best) | 13 | 14 | 8 to 10 |
| Maximum seats | 19 | 19 | 17 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 10 |
| Beds (typical layout) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 8 (best) | 4 |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 |
| Cabin length | 39 ft 1 in (11.91 m) | 46 ft 10 in (14.27 m) | 43 ft 3 in (13.18 m) | 43 ft 11 in (13.39 m) | 40 ft 9 in (12.41 m) | 54 ft 5 in (16.59 m) (best) | 26 ft 2 in (7.98 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) | 7 ft 4 in (2.24 m) | 7 ft 11 in (2.41 m) | 8 ft 0 in (2.44 m) | 7 ft 8 in (2.34 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) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Cabin volume | 1,552 cu ft | 2,138 cu ft | 2,002 cu ft | 1,669 cu ft | 1,889 cu ft | 2,786 cu ft (best) | 1,024 cu ft |
| Baggage | 140 cu ft, reachable in flight | 195 cu ft | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight | 226 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight | 195 cu ft, reachable in flight | 131 cu ft, reachable in flight |
| Windows | 28 | 16 | Not published | 14 | Not published | 29 (best) | 18 |
| Cabin altitude | 6,000 ft at 51,000 ft | 4,850 ft at 51,000 ft | 4,500 ft at 45,000 ft | 3,680 ft at 41,000 ft | 4,500 ft at 45,000 ft | 4,500 ft at 45,000 ft | Sea level cabin up to 25,300 ft |
| Price and ownership | |||||||
| First delivered | 2007 | 2012 | 2012 | 2003 | 2005 | 2018 | 1995 |
| In production | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| New price | $54M (2017) | $64.5M (2013) | $62.3M (2018) | $62M | $50.4M (2018) | $75M (2024) | $35.1M (2024) |
| Pre-owned price | $14.5M to $23.5M | $43M to $53M | $18M to $38.0M | $15M to $35M | $16M to $25M | $50M to $62M | $14.8M to $35M |
| Operating cost per hour | $7,963 | $8,366 | $7,800 | $8,163 | $9,921 | $9,044 | $5,002 |
| Charter fleet | |||||||
| On Germany charter list | 4 aircraft | 3 aircraft | 18 aircraft (best) | 1 aircraft | 2 aircraft | 5 aircraft | 2 aircraft |
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.
Falcon 7X vs G650
The G650 flies 1,050 nm further, has a bigger cabin (2,138 against 1,552 cu ft) and is faster at high-speed cruise.
Falcon 7X vs Global 6000
The Global 6000 has a bigger cabin (2,002 against 1,552 cu ft) and is faster at high-speed cruise.
Falcon 7X vs G550
The G550 flies 800 nm further and has a bigger cabin (1,669 against 1,552 cu ft).
Falcon 7X vs Global 5000
The Global 5000 flies 750 nm less, has a bigger cabin (1,889 against 1,552 cu ft) and is faster at high-speed cruise.
Falcon 7X vs Global 7500
The Global 7500 flies 1,750 nm further, has a bigger cabin (2,786 against 1,552 cu ft) and is faster at high-speed cruise.
Compare any two jets
Smaller or bigger than the Falcon 7X
Falcon 7X safety record
Events from official investigations. We also check the record of the exact aircraft and operator before we book.
May 2011
An uncommanded pitch-up during descent near Subang, Malaysia (HB-JFN). EASA grounded the fleet, Dassault released a fix in June 2011, and the BEA final report of 2016 traced it to a soldering defect in a stabiliser control unit.
Sources:Wikipedia: Dassault Falcon 7X, accidents and incidents (BEA final report, 2016)
Falcon 7X photos and video
Other heavy jets on charter in Germany
Bombardier Global 6000 / 6500 / Express
18 on charter in Germany with 4 operators
Bombardier Challenger 604 / 605 / 650
11 on charter in Germany with 3 operators
Dassault Falcon 900 / 900EX / 900LX
8 on charter in Germany with 3 operators
Bombardier Global 5000 / 5500
2 on charter in Germany with 1 operator
Compare the Falcon 7X with others of its size
The Falcon 7X appears on this seat page, next to every other model on charter with the same number of seats.
Questions, answered
Still deciding? A charter specialist will talk you through aircraft, airports and price, with no obligation.
Ask a specialistHow much does a Falcon 7X cost?+
A new Falcon 7X listed at about $54 million in 2017. Production ended in 2023, so buyers now look at pre-owned aircraft, priced at about $14.5 million to $23.5 million.
How many passengers does a Falcon 7X seat?+
Most charter aircraft seat 12 to 16 in three zones, typically 14. The type is certified for up to 19. Falcon 7Xs on the German charter list are fitted for 12.
How far can a Falcon 7X fly?+
About 5,950 nm (11,019 km) at Mach 0.80 with 8 passengers and reserves: enough for Mumbai to London or Paris to Los Angeles non-stop.
Does the Falcon 7X have a bedroom?+
The aft lounge works as the bedroom: its two divans make up into beds, and up to six passengers can sleep on a night flight.
Is Falcon better than Gulfstream?+
It depends on the trip. Against the Gulfstream G650, the Falcon 7X has a narrower cabin (7 ft 8 in against 8 ft 6 in) and about 1,050 nm less range, but it is approved for steep approaches into airports such as London City, and pre-owned aircraft cost far less ($14.5 to $23.5 million against $43 to $53 million). Within its range it is often the better value.
Can the Falcon 7X land at London City Airport?+
Yes. It was approved in 2009 for steep approaches of up to 6 degrees, which London City and Lugano require.
How fast is the Falcon 7X?+
Top speed is Mach 0.90. It cruises at about 492 knots when time matters and at Mach 0.80 (459 knots) on long flights.
Who operates the Dassault Falcon 7X in Germany?+
3 German operators holding a German air operator certificate fly it: Volkswagen AirService (2), DC Aviation (1) and Luminair (1). Altivo Jets can request any of them for your trip.
How much does it cost to charter a Falcon 7X in Germany?+
About €10.6k to €16.5k per flight hour, before aviation tax and any VAT, 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.
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 Germany's LBA list of licensed air carriers (20 October 2026). Figures were checked in October 2026. This profile was last reviewed on 19 October 2026.
- ICAO Carbon Emissions Calculator methodology: 3.16 kg of CO2 per kg of jet fuel
- AVweb: Falcon 7X approved for steep approaches (2009)
- Jetcraft: Dassault Falcon 7X Overview (YouTube)
- Guardian Jet: Falcon 7X brochure and operating costs
- Wikipedia: Dassault Falcon 7X, accidents and incidents (BEA final report, 2016)
- VistaJet Falcon 7X
- Wikipedia: Dassault Falcon 7X
- EASA type certificate data sheet EASA.A.155
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Falcon 7X S/N 255 (2015)
- Dassault: Falcon family at a glance
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Falcon 7X S/N 26 (2008)
- Guardian Jet spec sheet, Falcon 7X S/N 222
- Business Jet Traveler: Falcon 7X (2017)
- GlobalAir Falcon 7X operating cost
- GlobalAir Falcon 7X for sale
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