BALANCED PERFORMANCE AND GLOBAL REACH
The Dassault Falcon 50 and its upgraded version, the Falcon 50EX, are respected in the world of private aviation for their reliability, transcontinental range, and solid performance. Both aircraft feature a trijet configuration, which gives them excellent takeoff performance and added safety for long overwater flights. With a cabin that typically seats 8 to 9 passengers, these jets are ideal for medium to long haul travel while still being able to operate from shorter runways than many larger jets in their class.
The Falcon 50EX features improved engines (Honeywell TFE731-40), giving it a longer range (up to 6.390 kilometers) and lower fuel burn compared to the original Falcon 50. It also boasts upgraded avionics for enhanced navigation and communication. The original Falcon 50, however, is still highly respected for its solid construction and continues to be a cost-efficient option on many charter markets.
IDEAL ROUTES AND REAL LIFE USE CASES
Both aircraft are regularly used on routes like London to Riyadh, New York to Los Cabos, Geneva to Lagos, or Paris to Delhi, offering nonstop capability while maintaining cabin comfort for work or rest. They are particularly appreciated by passengers who frequently travel to remote locations or destinations with limited runway infrastructure, thanks to their exceptional field performance.
In real-world charter operations, these aircraft often support executive missions, such as a legal team needing to fly directly into smaller regional airports for high profile cases, or a family flying to a second home in the Middle East without compromising on space or flexibility. One business client chose the Falcon 50EX for a multi leg trip across Europe and North Africa, relying on the aircraft’s ability to perform multiple short hops without refueling delays saving precious hours and avoiding unnecessary overnight stays.
The Falcon 50 and 50EX are not flashy for the sake of it. They’re chosen by professionals and frequent flyers who care about reach, flexibility, and consistency. Whether flying across the Atlantic or into a regional airstrip, they quietly get the job done.
