Dassault Certifies Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS

Stephen Pope

Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 09:34 PM ET

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** Falcon 2000S**

Key Takeaways:

Dassault's new Falcon 2000S and 2000LXS business jets have received European certification, with FAA approval expected shortly.
The Falcon 2000S is a new entry-level super-midsize jet featuring advanced avionics, a BMW-designed cabin, and exceptional short-field and steep-approach landing capabilities.
The Falcon 2000LXS combines the 2000S's short-field performance with a longer 4,000 nm range and is set to replace the existing 2000LX model.
Deliveries for the 2000S are slated for the second quarter, while the 2000LXS will replace the 2000LX by year-end, with anticipated prices around $25 million and $33 million, respectively.

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Dassault’s newest business jets, the Falcon 2000S and Falcon 2000LXS, have received European certification, the French manufacturer announced today. Approval from the FAA, the company said, is expected to follow shortly.

Unveiled in May 2011 at EBACE in Geneva, the Falcon 2000S is the new entry-level product in the Falcon family. Equipped with upgraded EASy II avionics, FalconCabin HD+ entertainment system and a new fixed-configuration cabin designed by BMW Group DesignworksUSA, the 2000S is intended to bring large-cabin comfort to the super-midsize jet segment.