N97SJ

This entry documents airframe N97SJ, a Dassault Falcon 900EX built in 2024 with serial number 335. The jet is owned and operated by J M SMUCKER COMPANY, a corporation based in Orrville, OH, US, and is listed on the U.S. registry as US-registered. Acquired by the corporate owner upon completion in 2024, this airframe entered service in a VIP corporate executive configuration and has been maintained to meet corporate flight department standards. Condition highlights note a factory-new 2024 build standard for the 900EX series and an avionics fit consistent with the type’s modernized cockpit options.

The aircraft is outfitted in a VIP, 21-seat configuration reflecting a corporate executive layout tailored for company transport and group missions. Avionics aboard this airframe follow the typical fit for the 900EX series, listed as EASy / Honeywell Primus, supporting advanced flight-management, navigation and safety systems appropriate for transcontinental and long-range missions. Typical missions for this airframe include multi-leg corporate travel with ranges up to 4,500 nm and cruise operations near 459 kts, operating from the owner’s base in Orrville, OH, US to national and international business destinations. Maintenance considerations align with the TFE731-60-1C engine maintenance cycles and accessory life limits, and the tri-jet configuration requires operator logistics for three-engine ground and enroute systems.

The Dassault Falcon 900EX occupies a niche in long-range corporate tri-jet business aviation, offering transcontinental capability, high cruise speed and a 51,000 ft service ceiling. In its class the 900EX competes with long-range twin and tri-jet platforms that prioritize cabin size and range for corporate operators. Buyer and charter demand for a 2024-built 900EX with a 21-seat VIP interior and modern avionics is oriented toward corporations seeking large-group transport and long-endurance missions. Resale and maintenance considerations for this airframe reflect the benefits of a recent production year, factory systems, and the ongoing support network for Honeywell TFE731 engines.