The Dassault Falcon 50 is the three-engine French super midsize that runs Naples charter trips on transatlantic-capable range and a signature Dassault ride. From APF’s 6,600-foot main runway, the 50 flies nonstop to any Northeast, Midwest, or Canadian snowbird origin, plus Aspen (ASE) and Denver (APA) with margin.
Dassault produced the Falcon 50 from 1979 with three Honeywell TFE731-3 turbofans (the middle engine centered in the tail cone), a swept wing, and a stand-up cabin. The Falcon 50EX (1996) updated engines and avionics. Seats eight to nine, cruises at 488 knots to 49,000 feet, delivers 3,075 nautical miles of range, and carries 115 cubic feet of baggage. Enclosed lavatory.
Performance and Cabin
- Category: Super Midsize Jet
- Manufacturer: Dassault Aviation
- Year introduced: 1979
- Seating: 8 to 9
- Crew: 2
- Range: 3,075 nautical miles
- Cruise speed: 488 knots
- Service ceiling: 49,000 feet
- Length: 60.8 feet
- Wingspan: 61.8 feet
- Height: 22.9 feet
- Baggage volume: 115 cubic feet
- Lavatory: Enclosed
Why the Falcon 50 Fits Naples
Range at 3,075 nautical miles is competitive with a Challenger 300; the trade is the three-engine configuration and the older cabin fit-and-finish on the base 50 (the 50EX and 50EX+ modernize this).
Cruise speed of 488 knots is one of the fastest in the super midsize category, behind only the Citation X and Longitude. Block times on Naples trips run comparable to or faster than a Sovereign, Challenger 300, or Legacy 500.
APF is comfortable for the Falcon 50 on any typical day. The three-engine layout is unusual in the current charter fleet; when the 50 shows up on a Naples quote, treat it as a specialty pick from Dassault-focused operators, not a scheduled Naples asset.
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Vetting Behind Every Trip
Every operator, aircraft, and crew goes through our internal due diligence before we present any options. Our internal standards meet or exceed what the FAA requires:
- FAR Part 135 charter operators for traditional private aircraft, or FAR Part 121 for airliner-size and group trips (or the foreign equivalent on international legs)
- Operator subscription to Wyvern and ARGUS reviewed where the operator participates; reports may be provided on request.
- Pilot experience and operator incident history reviewed before we recommend an aircraft.
- Fewer than 60 brokers worldwide hold Premium Wyvern Broker Member status, and Air Charter Advisors is one of them.
Charter Pricing Reference
Industry hourly rates for the Falcon 50 run $5,500 to $7,000 per hour as of 7/2026. Actual quotes vary by operator, routing, positioning, and date.
On a HPN-to-APF winter leg the Falcon 50 typically bills 2.75 to 3.25 flight hours nonstop.
Other Super Midsize Jets Available
- Bombardier Challenger 350
- Bombardier Challenger 3500
- Cessna Citation Latitude
- Cessna Citation Longitude
- Challenger 300
- Citation Sovereign
Contact
For a quote on a Falcon 50 charter in or out of Naples, head to our contact page. For the vetting work behind every trip, see our safety page. To browse cross-category options for the same trip, visit the aircraft directory.
The hourly rates provided are estimates based on 2026 market data and are for informational purposes only. These figures are subject to change and do not constitute a final offer. Final pricing is dynamic and depends on real-time factors including, but not limited to, specific itinerary requirements, aircraft positioning (“ferry” fees), fuel price volatility, and current market availability. These estimates exclude all applicable taxes, de-icing, landing and handling fees, special event fees, international surcharges, overnight crew expenses, and premium catering. Please contact Air Charter Advisors directly for a firm, all-inclusive quote tailored to your specific travel needs.