N8989B

Dassault Falcon 900EX (900EX)

Dassault Aviation

10 Hours

Duration of Flight

4500 NM

Range

565 MPH

Max Speed

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Aircraft Class
Aircraft Class
Over 20,000lbs
Max passengers
Max passengers
21
Range
Range
4500 NM
Service Ceiling
Service Ceiling
51000 ft
Duration of Flight
Duration of Flight
10 Hours
Max Speed
Max Speed
565 MPH

Basic Information

Year Manufactured0
LocationBurnsville, MN, US
Registration NumberN8989B
OwnershipCENTRAL BUSINESS JETS INC
Serial Number267

Airframe

Data valid as of 2025-10-30
AFTT (hrs)
Current
N/A
Flight
N/A
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N/A
Landings/Cycles
Current
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Flight
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Nautical Miles
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N/A
Flight
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DateFromToFlight TimeStatus
2025-11-12N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed
2025-11-12N/AN/AN/A✓ Landed

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Dassault Falcon 900EX (900EX)

Overview

U.S. registration assigned to CENTRAL BUSINESS JETS INC (Burnsville, MN). Certificate issued 2025-10-27; last action recorded 2025-10-30; registration expires 2032-10-31. Mode S transponder hex AC66A1.

Specifications

  • Engines: 3× Honeywell TFE731-60-1C (5000 lbf each)
  • Range: 4500 nm
  • Cruise: 447 kts
  • Seats: 21
  • Ceiling: 51000 ft

Operations & Cabin

21 seats (type-rated capacity); typical executive 12–14 pax three-zone layouts possible but specific fit unknown

Model & Market Context

This airframe, registered as N8989B, is a Dassault Falcon 900EX with manufacturer serial number 267. It is owned by CENTRAL BUSINESS JETS INC, a corporation recorded in Burnsville, MN, US, and is entered on the US civil registry as US-registered multi-engine fixed-wing aircraft. Current ownership is recorded as corporate, with no publicly documented transfers or notable registry actions. The airframe's market valuation is listed at $9,000,000, which reflects its configuration and typical market position for late-model trijets of this family.

The cabin is officially rated for 21 seats (type-rated capacity), while typical executive conversions for this model are three-zone layouts accommodating 12–14 passengers; the specific fit for this airframe is not published. Avionics and specific interior amenities for N8989B are not published. Operationally, the Falcon 900EX airframe type is commonly used on transcontinental and transoceanic executive missions consistent with a 4,500 nm range and high-speed cruise of 447 kts; this particular example, based to an operator address in Burnsville, MN, US, would be suitable for corporate shuttle, charter, and long-range business missions. Maintenance considerations follow the Falcon 900EX common practices for a three-engine Honeywell TFE731-equipped trijet, including specialized support for triple-engine systems and high-altitude operations to its 51,000 ft ceiling.

The Dassault Falcon 900EX occupies a performance niche as a long-range, high-speed trijet offering transoceanic capability and high-altitude cruise flexibility. Competing types in the long-range executive category include purpose-built large-cabin twinjets and other long-range trijets; buyer and charter demand for this airframe is influenced by range, cabin size options, and the cost of three-engine maintenance. Resale and maintenance considerations for this specific airframe are guided by its 3× Honeywell TFE731-60-1C engines, type-rated 21-seat capacity, and an indicated market value of $9,000,000.

Aircraft Comparison

ParameterN8989B62LXN100AS
Serial Number (MSN)26716220F-274
Year Manufactured020081969
Duration of Flight10 Hours9 Hours4 Hours
Range4500 NM4000 NM1780 NM
Max Speed565 MPH478 MPH453 MPH
Aircraft ClassOver 20,000lbs12,500-19,999lbsOver 20,000lbs
Service Ceiling51000 ft47000 ft42000 ft
Max Passengers21199
Cabin ComfortNo items found.No items found.No items found.

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