N8989B
Dassault Falcon 900EX (900EX)
Dassault Aviation
10 Hours
Duration of Flight
4500 NM
Range
565 MPH
Max Speed

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Basic Information
Airframe
Data valid as of 2025-10-30| Date | From | To | Flight Time | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-12 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
| 2025-11-12 | N/A | N/A | N/A | ✓ Landed |
AI Summary
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
| Parameter | N8989B | 62LX | N100AS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serial Number (MSN) | 267 | 162 | 20F-274 |
| Year Manufactured | 0 | 2008 | 1969 |
| Duration of Flight | 10 Hours | 9 Hours | 4 Hours |
| Range | 4500 NM | 4000 NM | 1780 NM |
| Max Speed | 565 MPH | 478 MPH | 453 MPH |
| Aircraft Class | Over 20,000lbs | 12,500-19,999lbs | Over 20,000lbs |
| Service Ceiling | 51000 ft | 47000 ft | 42000 ft |
| Max Passengers | 21 | 19 | 9 |
| Cabin Comfort | No items found. | No items found. | No items found. |