Dassault’s newest aircraft, the Falcon 2000S, completed its first year of flight testing and has accumulated 300 flight hours in over 100 total flights as of April 5, 2012. This highly anticipated business jet is moving closer to its expected certification date by the end of 2012, and should be ready for service by the beginning of 2013. Since the Falcon 2000’s debut by Dassault in 1996, this series of jets has taken on several advancements in technology and features while hovering in a niche between a super mid size and heavy business jet. The release of the 2000EX in 2004 and the 2000DX in 2007 featured enhanced avionics, better cabin pressurization systems and an updated EASy digital cockpit. When the 2000LX was unveiled in 2009, this model pushed the series into a true heavy jet category, at over $30 million in price with over 4,000 miles in range.
Compared to the previous 2000LX model, the new 2000S has a shorter range of 3,350 miles and is priced cheaper at $25 million, but it is far from just a smaller version. This new jet offers much improved fuel economy, operating costs that are much less than smaller mid size aircrafts, and access to airports not previously available due to its lighter weight and inboard wing slats that allow it to fly into steeper runways. The Pratt & Whitney engines feature new combustors that cut emissions by 40%, and the BMW Group Designworks USA developed a highly creative interior which features lighting and color contrasts which give the illusion the cabin is even larger than it is.
The first part of the testing for this super mid size business jet incorporated numerous handling qualities and failure mode tests, including takeoff with engine failure. In later phases of the certification process, engineers will test and fine-tune the aircraft's anti-ice system and authenticate the integration of EASy II, the next generation of Dassault's, prized avionics suite.
The 2000S represents a serious threat to the super mid size market with its build efficiencies, price competitiveness, and sleek design. Come FAA certification later this year, Private Flight Advisors will be prepared to source you a safe, cost-effective flight on the Falcon 2000S whether you are travelling a transatlantic flight with your family or cross-country trip with business. If you would like information on approved private jet aircrafts in our program including super mid size jets like the Falcon 2000S, please visit: http://www.flypfa.com/Items_322_Approved_Private_Jet_Charter_Aircraft.aspx