N521FL

This airframe, registration N521FL, is a Dassault Falcon 20C-5 built in 1967 with manufacturer's serial number 68. It is owned and operated by IFL GROUP INC, a corporation based in Waterford, MI, US, and has been configured for cargo/freighter operations under that operator. The aircraft is a product of Dassault-Breguet (Dassault Aviation) and carries a U.S. registration; valuation records list a current market value of $1,280,629. Given its vintage 1967 build and freighter conversion, the type is notable for continued utility in specialized cargo missions despite advanced age.

The airframe is operated in a cargo/freighter role with a converted freight layout tailored for IFL GROUP INC operations, eliminating standard passenger accommodations in favor of cargo handling capability. Avionics fit for this specific airframe: Not published. Typical mission profiles center on medium-range freight transport within the aircraft's 2,260 nm range and cruise speeds near 405 kts, flown from the operator’s base in Waterford, MI, US. As a 1967-built Falcon 20C-5, maintenance programmes for this airframe reflect its age and conversion history, with continued airworthiness dependent on sustaining structural checks, engine support for the TFE731 installations, and cargo-role-specific modifications.

The Dassault Falcon 20C-5 occupies a niche as a light corporate jet adapted for freighter duties, offering relatively high cruise speed and transcontinental range for its era. Competitors in cargo-converted light jets typically include other 1960s–1970s designs repurposed for freight, with buyer demand focused on operators needing economical, short-to-medium haul cargo capacity. Resale and maintenance considerations for this serial 68 airframe emphasize the impact of vintage airframe hours, the economics of sustaining older TFE731 engines, and the specialized market for converted freighters, all reflected in its listed value of $1,280,629.