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Dassault Falcon 50 / 50EX

Three-engine Falcon with a two-lounge cabin for about 9 and roughly 3,260 nm of range on the 50EX.

Passengers
9 (max 10)
Range
3,260 nm
Cruise
Mach 0.75
On charter in Mexico
1 aircraft
Overview

What is the Dassault Falcon 50 / 50EX?

The Dassault Falcon 50 is a three-engine business jet that first flew in 1976. Dassault built 352, and the last 100 were the Falcon 50EX, delivered from 1997 with newer Honeywell TFE731-40 engines and a Collins Pro Line 4 flight deck. A 50EX seats 8 to 10, usually 9, and flies about 3,260 nm non-stop.

About 3,260 nm of range on the 50EX at Mach 0.75, enough for many transatlantic trips.

Three Honeywell TFE731-40 engines of 3,704 lb thrust each on the 50EX.

Cabin 23 ft 6 in (7.16 m) long, 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) wide and 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) tall.

Approved for London City in 1996 with a steep approach of at least 5.5 degrees.

One flies with 1 operator holding an AFAC air taxi permit, based in Torreón, Coahuila. Altivo Jets books them through these licensed operators.

Specifications

Dassault Falcon 50 / 50EX specifications

Manufacturer and regulator figures for the Falcon 50, checked October 2026. Range assumes Falcon 50EX range at Mach 0.75 (Dassault Aviation); Business Jet Traveler gives 3,223 nm with all seats filled and NBAA IFR reserves; real range depends on payload, winds and temperature.

SpecificationFalcon 50
Dassault
Performance
Range3,260 nm (6,038 km)
High-speed cruise480 kts
Long-range cruise430 kts (Mach 0.75)
Maximum speedMach 0.86
Maximum altitude49,000 ft
Take-off distance4,935 ft
Landing distance3,500 ft
Cabin
Typical charter seats9
Maximum seats10
Beds (typical layout)3
Cabin zones2
Cabin length23 ft 6 in (7.16 m)
Cabin width6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Cabin height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Cabin volume700 cu ft
Baggage115 cu ft
Engines and weights
Engines3 × Honeywell TFE731-40
Thrust per engine3,704 lbf
Maximum take-off weight39,700 lb
Fuel capacity15,520 lb
Price and ownership
First delivered1997
In productionNo
New price$21.1M (2006)
Pre-owned price$2.5M to $5.3M
Operating cost per hour$9,525

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 50 (FA50) occurrencesDassault Aviation: Falcon 50 heritage page, Falcon 50 EX section (Oct 2026): range 3,260 nm at Mach 0.75Dassault Falcon: Falcon 900LX specifications (Oct 2026): 4,750 nm, cabin 33.20 ft long, 92 in wide, 74 in tall, three TFE731-60 of 5,000 lb, up to 12 to 14 passengersGlobalAir: Falcon 50-40 specifications (Oct 2026): conversion of the Falcon 50 to TFE 731-40 engines, about 200 nm more rangeAviation Week: London's downtown airport okays Falcon 50 (Dec 1996): approved with an approach angle of no less than 5.5 degreesHolstein Aviation: 2006 Falcon 50EX S/N 346 N346EX specifications (Apr 2026): 10 passengers, forward double club, aft club opposite four-place divan, Avance L5FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet A46EU, Revision 13 (Feb 2006): maximum operating altitude 49,000 ft for S/N 156 and on; GlobalAir and CRAFT give 49,000 ft for the 50EXCRAFT: Dassault Falcon 50EX ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): $9,525 an hour at 200 hours a year, $1,905,040 a yearGlobalAir: Falcon 50EX specifications (Oct 2026): cabin volume 700 cu ftLuxaviation: Falcon 50EX F-HCDD charter sheet (Mar 2020): three single beds at night, one lavatory, baggage not accessible in flight, no Wi-Fi

Fuel burn and CO2

The Falcon 50 burns about 319 US gallons (966 kg) of jet fuel an hour, which puts out about 3.1 tonnes of CO2. Sustainable aviation fuel, where the departure airport has it, cuts the lifecycle figure.

FlightFuelCO2
1 flight hour970 kg3.1 tonnes
3 flight hours2,900 kg9.2 tonnes
8 flight hours7,730 kg24.4 tonnes

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

Sources:CRAFT: Dassault Falcon 50EX ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): 319 US gal per hour, Conklin and de Decker average

Interior

Falcon 50 interior and cabin layout

Most Falcon 50EXs seat 8 to 10 in two lounges: a four-place club at the front and a club or divan group at the back. 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 50

Falcon 50 forward club. Photo: JetRequest.com, CC BY-SA 3.0, resized
Falcon 50 club seats. Photo: JetRequest.com, CC BY-SA 3.0, resized
Falcon 50 cabin with divan. Photo: JetRequest.com, CC BY-SA 3.0, resized
Falcon 50 galley. Photo: JetRequest.com, CC BY-SA 3.0, resized

Cabin layouts

10 seats with a four-place divan (S/N 346, N346EX)DaySchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin
CockpitGalleyCrew / lavLavBaggageForward club4 seatsAft lounge6 seatsSettee
Forward club
  • Four-place club
  • Galley ahead
Aft lounge
  • Two-place club
  • Four-place divan opposite
  • Aft lavatory behind
9 seats with a three-place divan (S/N 253, N6AK)DaySchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin
CockpitGalleyCrew / lavLavBaggageForward club4 seatsAft lounge5 seatsSettee
Forward club
  • Four-place club in tan leather
  • Forward galley with coffee maker and oven
Aft lounge
  • Two-place club
  • Three-place divan opposite
  • Aft lavatory behind
8 seats in two clubs (S/N 303, N902TB)DaySchematic, not to scale · nose on the left · swipe to see the whole cabin
CockpitGalleyCrew / lavLavBaggageForward club4 seatsAft club4 seats
Forward club
  • Four-place club
  • Galley with coffee maker and oven
Aft club
  • Four-place club
  • Aft lavatory behind
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) wide

How big is the cabin?

5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) tall and 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) wide: a 1.80 m adult stands upright in the aisle. The cabin runs 23 ft 6 in (7.16 m), 700 cu ft in all.

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

Cabin size

23 ft 6 in (7.16 m) long, 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) wide and 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) tall: 700 cu ft of cabin space.

Galley

Forward, by the entry door. The aircraft we checked have an oven and a coffee maker, and some add a microwave.

Lavatories

One, at the back of the cabin, enclosed on the aircraft we checked.

Crew rest

No crew rest. Many aircraft have a crew jump seat in the cockpit.

Wi-Fi and connectivity

Varies by aircraft. N346EX has Avance L5, N6AK has Gogo Wi-Fi and N68YB has Gogo Biz ATG-4000, while the Luxaviation charter aircraft F-HCDD has none. We confirm the system for your aircraft.

Baggage

About 115 cu ft in a hold at the back of the aircraft. On the charter aircraft F-HCDD it is not reachable in flight; GlobalAir also lists 25 cu ft of space inside the cabin.

Beds

Up to 3 in flat beds and made-up divans, depending on the layout.

Cabin updates

Three engines, like the larger Falcon 900 and 7X. Collins Pro Line 4 flight deck on the 50EX; some aircraft have since been upgraded. Some aircraft, such as N68YB, have Aviation Partners blended winglets.

Sources:Holstein Aviation: 2006 Falcon 50EX S/N 346 N346EX specifications (Apr 2026): 10 passengers, forward double club, aft club opposite four-place divan, Avance L5Jet Aviva: 1997 Falcon 50EX S/N 253 N6AK eBrochure (Dec 2023): 9 passengers, forward double club, aft club opposite three-place divan, forward galley, aft lavatory, Gogo Wi-FiGuardian Jet: Falcon 50EX S/N 303 N902TB specifications (Feb 2020): 8 passengers, forward and aft four-place clubs, crew-only jump seat, aft lavatoryLuxaviation: Falcon 50EX F-HCDD charter sheet (Mar 2020): up to 8 passengers, night configuration with three single beds

Price

How much does a Falcon 50 cost?

A new Falcon 50 listed at about $21.1 million in 2006. 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

Falcon 50
$21.1 million

Falcon 50EX list price reported by GlobalAir as of 2006; CRAFT and Business Jet Traveler give about $21 million new.

Buy pre-owned

Falcon 50
$2.5 million to $5.3 million

Asking prices on GlobalAir, not valuations: from $2.45 million for a 1984 Falcon 50 (S/N 138, N903CS) to $5.25 million for a 1999 Falcon 50EX (S/N 279, N58HL). Most aircraft were listed without a price. October 2026.

Cost to operate

Falcon 50
$9,525 per hour

Total cost per hour including fixed costs, CRAFT Falcon 50EX ownership and operating cost estimate (fixed $741,040 a year plus $5,820 per flight hour, 200 hours a year, fuel at $7.66 a gallon, October 2026). Fuel burn about 319 US gallons an hour.

Sources:GlobalAir: Falcon 50EX specifications (Oct 2026): list price $21.15 million as of 2006GlobalAir: Falcon 50 aircraft for sale (Oct 2026): 1984 Falcon 50 S/N 138, N903CS, asking $2,450,000

Charter cost

Falcon 50 charter cost per hour in Mexico (2026)

You pay for flight time, not the aircraft. Super-midsize jets like the Falcon 50 charter at about MX$158.3k to MX$219.1k per flight hour; the quote adds positioning, crew overnights, airport charges and taxes for your exact trip.

Super-midsize jets, per flight hour

MX$158.3k to MX$219.1k
Before IVA where it applies, and airport fees, positioning and airport charges

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 IVA where it applies, and airport fees.
  • Empty legs can cut the price sharply when one matches your dates.

Charter or own?

Owning a Falcon 50 costs about MX$13.62 million a year before it flies (crew, hangar, insurance), plus about MX$107,000 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 flyOwning (per hour)Charter in Mexico (per hour)
50 hours a yearMX$379,000 per hourMX$158.3k to MX$219.1k per hour
100 hours a yearMX$243,000 per hourMX$158.3k to MX$219.1k per hour
200 hours a yearMX$175,000 per hourMX$158.3k to MX$219.1k per hour
300 hours a yearMX$152,000 per hourMX$158.3k to MX$219.1k per hour

CRAFT Falcon 50EX estimate (October 2026): crew, hangar, insurance and other fixed costs a year, plus fuel at $7.66 a gallon (319 gallons an hour), maintenance and engine reserves per flight hour, for an aircraft flying 200 hours a year. Converted at MX$18.3836 to the dollar (16 October 2026). Charter rates are before taxes, positioning and airport charges.

Sources:CRAFT: Dassault Falcon 50EX ownership and operating costs (Oct 2026): fixed $741,040 a year, variable $5,820 per flight hour, 200 hours a year, fuel $7.66 a gallon

Range in practice

Falcon 50 range: routes it flies non-stop

With about 3,260 nm of range, the Falcon 50 links Mexico with the wider region without a fuel stop. Popular Mexican routes:

Distance
1,837 nm
Flight time
4h 34m
Indicative one-way price
MX$724k to MX$1002k
Distance
1,347 nm
Flight time
3h 26m
Indicative one-way price
MX$543k to MX$752k
Distance
1,294 nm
Flight time
3h 19m
Indicative one-way price
MX$524k to MX$725k
Distance
1,138 nm
Flight time
2h 57m
Indicative one-way price
MX$466k to MX$646k
Distance
812 nm
Flight time
2h 11m
Indicative one-way price
MX$346k to MX$479k
Distance
790 nm
Flight time
2h 08m
Indicative one-way price
MX$338k to MX$468k
Distance
722 nm
Flight time
1h 59m
Indicative one-way price
MX$313k to MX$434k
Distance
678 nm
Flight time
1h 53m
Indicative one-way price
MX$297k to MX$411k

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 50 can land

A 3,260 nm jet that needs about 5,000 ft of runway at full weight, and less on shorter trips.

Runway needed

GlobalAir lists about 4,935 ft to take off and 3,500 ft to land. Hot or high airports need more.

Steep approaches

London City approved the Falcon 50 in 1996 for an approach of at least 5.5 degrees. We check the approval of the exact aircraft and crew before we book.

Sources:GlobalAir: Falcon 50EX specifications (Oct 2026): takeoff distance 4,935 ft, landing distance 3,500 ftAviation Week: London's downtown airport okays Falcon 50 (Dec 1996): approved with an approach angle of no less than 5.5 degrees

Price a Falcon 50 for your trip

Tell us the route and dates. We check every Falcon 50 available in Mexico and reply with an all-in price, around the clock.

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Operators

Who operates the Falcon 50 in Mexico?

1
Aircraft in Mexico
1
Mexican operators
1
Base cities
AFAC permit
Every operator

Falcon 50 operators in Mexico

SOALA1 × Falcon 50
Torreón, Coahuila · AFAC permit 4.1.102.306.-10391
XA-GVT

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 50 on charter in Mexico

One on the charter list in Mexico. We ask the operator for the exact cabin, seats and photos of the aircraft on your quote.

XA-GVT
Operator
SOALA
Base
Torreón, Coahuila
Year built
Not listed
Seats
Not listed
Versions

Falcon 50 versions

Falcon 50

1979 to 1997

First flew on 7 November 1976 and was approved by the FAA on 7 March 1979. Three TFE731-3-1C engines of 3,700 lb thrust and a maximum takeoff weight of 38,800 lb. 252 were built.

Falcon 50-40

Conversion

An earlier Falcon 50 re-engined with the 50EX's TFE731-40, which GlobalAir says adds about 200 nm of range.

Falcon 50EX

1997 to 2008

Serials 253 to 352. TFE731-40 engines with about 7% lower fuel use, a Collins Pro Line 4 flight deck and a maximum takeoff weight of 39,700 lb. 100 were built.

Falcon 50M

Military

Maritime surveillance version flown by the French Navy.

Falcon 50EX vs Falcon 900LX

  • Range: about 3,260 nm for the 50EX, against 4,750 nm for the 900LX, 1,490 nm more.
  • Cabin: 23 ft 6 in long, against 33 ft 2 in for the 900LX, which is 9 ft 8 in longer and gives it a third lounge.
  • Width and height: 6 ft 1 in wide and 5 ft 11 in tall, against 7 ft 8 in and 6 ft 2 in for the 900LX.
  • Engines: three Honeywell TFE731-40 of 3,704 lb, against three TFE731-60 of 5,000 lb on the 900LX.
  • Seats: usually 9, against 12 to 14 on the 900LX.

Sources:Wikipedia: Dassault Falcon 50

How the official lists write it: AMD-50-50 · DASSAULT-FALCON-50 · DASSAULT-FALCON-50EX · DASSAULT-MYSTERE FALCON 50.

Compare

Falcon 50 vs G200, Citation X+ and other super-midsize jets

The jets people weigh against the Falcon 50, side by side from the same verified data.

SpecificationFalcon 50
Dassault
G200
Gulfstream
Citation X+
Cessna (Textron Aviation)
Performance
Range3,260 nm (6,038 km)3,400 nm (6,297 km)3,408 nm (6,312 km) (best)
High-speed cruise480 kts470 kts528 kts (Mach 0.92) (best)
Long-range cruise430 kts (Mach 0.75)430 kts470 kts (Mach 0.82) (best)
Maximum speedMach 0.86Mach 0.85Mach 0.935 (best)
Maximum altitude49,000 ft45,000 ft51,000 ft (best)
Take-off distance4,935 ft (best)6,083 ft5,250 ft
Landing distance3,500 ft2,590 ft (best)3,330 ft
Cabin
Typical charter seats98 to 98
Maximum seats101012 (best)
Beds (typical layout)3Not publishedNot published
Cabin zones22Not published
Cabin length23 ft 6 in (7.16 m)24 ft 4 in (7.42 m)25 ft 2 in (7.67 m) (best)
Cabin width6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)7 ft 2 in (2.18 m) (best)5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Cabin height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) (best)5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Cabin volume700 cu ft869 cu ft (best)538 cu ft
Baggage115 cu ft150 cu ft, reachable in flight (best)82 cu ft
Price and ownership
First delivered199719992014
In productionNoNoNo
New price$21.1M (2006)$23M (1999)$23.7M (2015)
Pre-owned price$2.5M to $5.3M$2.2M to $7.0M$7M to $13M
Operating cost per hour$9,525$8,813$7,021
Charter fleet
On Mexico charter list1 aircraft5 aircraft (best)1 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.

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Alternatives

Smaller or bigger than the Falcon 50

Heavy jet

Dassault Falcon 900 / 900EX / 900LX

Bigger: the three-engine Falcon 900 has a longer three-lounge cabin and about 4,750 nm of range on the 900LX.

12 to 14 seats4,750 nmMX$219.1k to MX$341k per hour
Safety

Falcon 50 safety record

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

F-GLSA, Moscow Vnukovo, 2014

A Unijet Falcon 50EX hit a snow plough on the runway during takeoff at night. All four on board died, among them Total's chief executive Christophe de Margerie. Russia's Interstate Aviation Committee found failures by airport staff and air traffic control, and said the crew did not reject the takeoff.

N114TD, Greenville, 2018

A Falcon 50 ran off the end of the runway on landing at Greenville Downtown Airport. Both pilots died and both passengers were badly hurt. The NTSB blamed the operator for flying with known, unresolved maintenance faults and the crew for not setting up the emergency or parking brakes.

Type record

The Aviation Safety Network keeps a list of Falcon 50 occurrences across all versions, and we check it for the exact aircraft before we book.

Sources:AIN: Airport staff, ATC, pilots implicated in fatal Falcon crash (Oct 2016), on the Interstate Aviation Committee final report on Falcon 50EX F-GLSANTSB: Aviation accident final report ERA18FA264, Dassault Falcon 50 N114TD, Greenville Downtown Airport, 27 Sep 2018Aviation Safety Network: Dassault Falcon 50 (FA50) occurrences

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FAQ

Questions, answered

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How much does a Falcon 50 cost?+

A new 50EX listed at about $21.15 million in 2006. Used asking prices in October 2026 ran from about $2.45 million for a 1984 Falcon 50 to about $5.25 million for a 1999 50EX. CRAFT estimates about $741,000 a year in fixed costs plus about $5,820 per flight hour to run a 50EX.

How many passengers does a Falcon 50 seat?+

Most seat 8 to 10, and 9 is typical. A few 50EXs have a true 10-seat cabin.

How far can a Falcon 50EX fly?+

About 3,260 nm at Mach 0.75, by Dassault's figure. Business Jet Traveler gives 3,223 nm with every seat filled and NBAA IFR reserves.

What is the difference between the Falcon 50 and the 50EX?+

The 50EX has TFE731-40 engines that burn about 7% less fuel, a Collins Pro Line 4 flight deck and a higher maximum takeoff weight. The cabin is the same.

Is the Falcon 50 still in production?+

No. Dassault built 352 Falcon 50s, including 100 50EXs, and production ended in 2008.

How much fuel does a Falcon 50EX burn per hour?+

About 319 US gallons an hour, the average CRAFT uses.

Can a Falcon 50 fly into London City?+

Yes. London City approved the Falcon 50 in 1996 for a steep approach of at least 5.5 degrees. We check the exact aircraft and crew approval before we book.

Who operates the Dassault Falcon 50 / 50EX in Mexico?+

1 Mexican operators holding an AFAC air taxi permit fly it: SOALA (1). Altivo Jets can request any of them for your trip.

How much does it cost to charter a Falcon 50 in Mexico?+

About MX$158.3k to MX$219.1k per flight hour, before IVA where it applies, 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 AFAC air taxi permit records (checked 18 October 2026). Figures were checked in October 2026. This profile was last reviewed on 30 October 2026.

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