N901MM

This article covers airframe N901MM, a 1997-built example of the Dassault Falcon 900EX (manufacturer Dassault Aviation), serial number 21. The airframe is recorded as owned by USONIA VENTURES LLC of Palo Alto, CA, US, and carries US registration; acquisition and later registry events are limited to ownership listing and no publicized change-of-operator transfers are recorded in the provided data. The aircraft is valued at $10,000,000, reflecting market position for late-1990s long-range Falcons that remain serviceable with updated avionics and interiors. Condition highlights center on its certified passenger capacity and standard engine/airframe configuration consistent with Falcon 900EX production examples.

The cabin of N901MM is certified for up to 21 seats but is typically fitted in an executive configuration for 8–12 passengers with a forward galley and optional forward and aft lavatories, providing flexibility between high-density ferry or commuter missions and executive transport. Avionics are listed as Honeywell Primus 2000, with later 900EX airframes and retrofits reportedly offering Honeywell EASy options, indicating potential modernization paths for avionics and flight-deck functionality. Typical missions for this airframe type include transcontinental and intercontinental executive transport within the aircraft’s 4,500 nm range and high-speed cruise of 447 kts, operating from the owner/operator base in Palo Alto, CA, US for business or charter deployments. Maintenance considerations for this specific airframe follow 900EX norms: three-engine inspections, TFE731-60 life-cycle management, and potential avionics modernization to maintain operational and resale value.

The Dassault Falcon 900EX family occupies the long-range, tri-jet executive segment, offering a combination of transcontinental range, high cruise speed, and high-altitude capability to 51,000 ft, distinguishing it from twin-engine competitors on extended overwater or high-performance missions. Competing models include other long-range business jets from manufacturers such as Gulfstream and Bombardier; the Falcon’s tri-jet layout and proven Honeywell TFE731 series engines remain attractive to buyers valuing engine-out redundancy and approach/field performance. Buyer and charter demand for late-1990s 900EX airframes depends on refurbishment, avionics upgrades (e.g., retrofit to EASy), and engine shop history; resale considerations for N901MM hinge on maintenance records, interior condition relative to the certified 21-seat capacity, and investment in avionics/airframe modernization.