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Dassault Falcon 900 / 900EX / 900LX vs Embraer Lineage 1000
The Falcon 900 flies further: 4,750 nm against 4,600 nm for the Lineage 1000. The Lineage 1000 has the bigger cabin: 3,914 cu ft against 1,264 cu ft for the Falcon 900. The Falcon 900 is faster at high-speed cruise: 482 kts against 472 kts for the Lineage 1000.
The short answer
Falcon 900 or Lineage 1000?
Which flies further, the Falcon 900 or the Lineage 1000?
The Falcon 900 flies further: 4,750 nm against 4,600 nm for the Lineage 1000.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Falcon 900 or the Lineage 1000?
The Lineage 1000 has the bigger cabin: 3,914 cu ft against 1,264 cu ft for the Falcon 900.
Which is faster, the Falcon 900 or the Lineage 1000?
The Falcon 900 is faster at high-speed cruise: 482 kts against 472 kts for the Lineage 1000.
Which seats more passengers?
The Lineage 1000 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 19 against up to 14 for the Falcon 900.
Which is easier to charter in the UAE?
1 Falcon 900 and 1 Lineage 1000 are on the Emirati GCAA charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Side by side
Falcon 900 vs Lineage 1000 specifications
Verified figures, checked October 2026. Fleet counts from the our register of GCAA air operator certificate holders (checked 18 October 2026).
| Specification | Falcon 900 Dassault | Lineage 1000 Embraer |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| Range | 4,750 nm (8,797 km) (best) | 4,600 nm (8,519 km) |
| High-speed cruise | 482 kts (best) | 472 kts |
| Long-range cruise | 431 kts | 455 kts (best) |
| Maximum speed | Mach 0.87 (best) | Mach 0.82 |
| Maximum altitude | 51,000 ft (best) | 41,000 ft |
| Take-off distance | 5,360 ft (best) | 6,076 ft |
| Landing distance | 2,415 ft (best) | 2,450 ft |
| Cabin | ||
| Typical charter seats | 12 to 14 | 19 (best) |
| Maximum seats | 16 | 19 (best) |
| Beds (typical layout) | 5 | 7 (best) |
| Cabin zones | 3 | 5 (best) |
| Cabin length | 33 ft 2 in (10.11 m) | 84 ft 3 in (25.68 m) (best) |
| Cabin width | 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) | 8 ft 8 in (2.64 m) (best) |
| Cabin height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) (best) |
| Cabin volume | 1,264 cu ft | 3,914 cu ft (best) |
| Baggage | 127 cu ft, reachable in flight | 443 cu ft, reachable in flight (best) |
| Windows | 24 | Not published |
| Engines and weights | ||
| Engines | 3 × Honeywell TFE731-60 | 2 × GE CF34-10E7-B |
| Thrust per engine | 5,000 lbf | 18,500 lbf |
| Maximum take-off weight | 49,000 lb | 120,150 lb |
| Fuel capacity | 20,905 lb | 48,217 lb |
| Price and ownership | ||
| First delivered | 2010 | 2009 |
| In production | Yes | No |
| New price | $44M (2025) | $53M (2019) |
| Pre-owned price | $8.9M to $40.0M | Not published |
| Operating cost per hour | $7,348 | $10,810 |
| Charter fleet | ||
| On the UAE charter list | 1 aircraft | 1 aircraft |
Gold marks the best figure in each row. Take-off distance: At maximum take-off weight, sea level. Cabin length: Manufacturers measure cabin length differently; volume is the fairer comparison. Operating cost per hour: As reported; some sources quote variable cost only, others include fixed costs. See the basis under each aircraft.
The aircraft
Both aircraft at a glance
Dassault
Dassault Falcon 900 / 900EX / 900LX
- Seats
- 12 to 14 (max 16)
- Range
- 4,750 nm
- Cabin
- 1,264 cu ft
- In production
- Yes
- Charter fleet
- 1 in the UAE
Emirati operators: Falcon Aviation Services
Falcon 900 specs, interior and price →
Embraer
Embraer Lineage 1000
- Seats
- 19 (max 19)
- Range
- 4,600 nm
- Cabin
- 3,914 cu ft
- In production
- No
- Charter fleet
- 1 in the UAE
Emirati operators: Falcon Aviation Services
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FAQ
Questions, answered
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Ask a specialistWhich flies further, the Falcon 900 or the Lineage 1000?+
The Falcon 900 flies further: 4,750 nm against 4,600 nm for the Lineage 1000.
Which has the bigger cabin, the Falcon 900 or the Lineage 1000?+
The Lineage 1000 has the bigger cabin: 3,914 cu ft against 1,264 cu ft for the Falcon 900.
Which is faster, the Falcon 900 or the Lineage 1000?+
The Falcon 900 is faster at high-speed cruise: 482 kts against 472 kts for the Lineage 1000.
Which seats more passengers?+
The Lineage 1000 seats more in a typical charter layout: up to 19 against up to 14 for the Falcon 900.
Which is easier to charter in the UAE?+
1 Falcon 900 and 1 Lineage 1000 are on the Emirati GCAA charter list today. Both charter at heavy jet rates; availability on your dates decides the price.
Sources
Where these numbers come from
- Aviation Safety Network: Dassault Falcon 900 (F900) occurrences
- Aeroweb-fr: Falcon 900 EASy series and 2000 EASy series receive FAA steep approach approval (May 2012): up to 6 degrees, London City, Lugano, Sion
- Guardian Jet: Dassault Falcon 900LX brochure, performance, market, operating costs (Oct 2026): 7 for sale, asks $19,000,000 to $39,995,000, model years 2012 to 2025
- FAA: Type Certificate Data Sheet A46EU, Mystere-Falcon 50, Mystere-Falcon 900, Falcon 900EX, Revision 13 (Feb 2006): Mystere-Falcon 900 approved 21 March 1986, Falcon 900EX 19 July 1996, 900EX EASy 14 November 2003, 900DX 3 November 2005
- Dassault Falcon: Falcon 900LX specifications (Oct 2026): cabin volume 1,264 cu ft
- Solairus Aviation: Falcon 900LX N900YG charter sheet with floor plan (Sep 2023): seats 12, sleeps 5
- Wikipedia: Dassault Falcon 900
- AIN: Falcon 900LX certified (Jul 2010): 4,750 nm, 250 nm more than the 900EX, Aviation Partners blended winglets
- Dassault Falcon: Falcon 2000LXS specifications (Oct 2026): 4,000 nm, cabin 26.18 ft, 1,024 cu ft, takeoff 4,675 ft
- PR Newswire: Dassault set to deliver 500th Falcon 900 (Oct 2012)
- Jetcraft: Dassault Falcon 900LX S/N 274 specification with floor plan (Nov 2022): 14 passengers
- EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.A.062, MF50/MF900/Falcon 900EX, Issue 10 (Sep 2026): the F900LX is a commercial designation for F900EX EASy aircraft with modifications M5281 (winglets) and M5535 (slats); EASA certification 7 July 2010
- Jetcraft: Dassault Falcon 900LX overview, 2010 to present (Oct 2017): long-range cruise 431 kts
- Guardian Jet: 2009 Falcon 900EX EASy N229DK S/N 229 specifications: in-flight accessible baggage compartment
- Dassault Aviation: Falcon 900LX S/N 263 (TC-LYL) technical specifications (Mar 2026): 14 seats, two berthing divans, forward and aft lavatories, SwiftBroadband Wi-Fi
- Guardian Jet: 2013 Falcon 900LX N40LB S/N 272 specifications (Jan 2024): 14 passengers, Gogo Avance L5
- Jetcraft: 2010 Dassault Falcon 900LX S/N 246 specification (Jan 2020): 12 passengers, no crew rest, jump seat
- AIN: Falcon 900 accident inquiry reveals non-certified PIC (Jun 2023), on the NTSB final report
- AIN: Dassault celebrates 30th anniversary of Falcon 900 first flight (Sep 2014): first flight 21 September 1984
- BEA: Report of the Civil Aviation Inspectorate of Romania on the accident of the Falcon 900B registered SX-ECH (14 Sep 1999)
- AviNews: Dassault Falcon 900LX appears to near end of production as deliveries slow and listing disappears (Sep 2026)
- GlobalAir: Falcon 900LX specifications and operating cost (Oct 2026): total hourly cost $7,348, annual budget $2,829,020
- BEA: Accident to the Falcon 900EX registered N823RC on 13/02/2021 at San Diego (NTSB investigation, BEA2021-0061)
- CRAFT: Dassault Falcon 900LX ownership and operating costs (Dec 2024): deliveries began in 2010, list price about $44 million
- AviNews: Challenger 650 outperforms Falcon 900LX on economics as 2026 marks F900LX's final delivery year (Sep 2026)
- GlobalAir: Falcon 900EX aircraft for sale (Oct 2026): 1998 Falcon 900EX S/N 24, N298RD, asking $8,950,000
- Aviation Safety Network: Embraer 190 family (E190) occurrences, which includes the Lineage 1000
- Aviation Week: NBAA, Embraer Executive Jets introduces the Lineage 1000E (Oct 2013): range with eight passengers extended from 4,400 nm to 4,600 nm, up to 19 passengers in five cabin zones
- Business Jet Traveler: Spotlight on the Lineage 1000E business jet cabin interior (Feb 2016): range increased over the 190 by additional fuel tanks in the lower cargo hold
- Federal Register: Special conditions, Embraer Model ERJ 190-100 ECJ, flight-accessible Class C cargo compartment (Aug 2008)
- GlobalAir: Embraer Lineage 1000E specifications (Nov 2026): cabin volume 3,914 cu ft
- Jetcraft: Embraer Lineage 1000 overview, 2008 to 2013 (Dec 2023): maximum cruise speed 472 kts
- Celestique Aviation: Second life for Embraer Lineage 1000E, S/N 19000559 (2026): 19 passengers in five zones, convertible to 7 berths, three lavatories
- EASA: Type Certificate Data Sheet EASA.IM.A.071, Issue 28 (Sep 2026): ERJ 190-100 ECJ, commercially known as Lineage 1000, EASA approval 7 November 2007; ANAC type certificate EA-2005T13
- Wikipedia: Embraer Lineage 1000: first delivery 7 May 2009
- Sparfell and Partners: 2011 Embraer Lineage 1000 N666GL S/N 19000317 specifications (Oct 2019): 19 seats, 3 beds, forward 4 seats and 3-seat divan, mid cabin 6 seats, aft cabin two 3-seat divans
- VistaJet: Lineage 1000E factsheet (2024): up to 18 passengers, sleeps 7, three lavatories, forward galley, cabin accessible baggage 443 cu ft
- Aviation Safety Network: Embraer Lineage 1000 B-3203, near New Chitose, 23 December 2019
- Central Business Jets: 2013 Embraer Lineage 1000E S/N 19000611 brochure: 19 seats certified for takeoff and landing, entry berthing divan, five zones, bedroom with queen size bed
- ACASS via AircraftExchange: 2013 Embraer Lineage 1000 OE-LUV S/N 19000571 listing (2026): five zones, bedroom with queen size bed, en suite lavatory with shower
- Burrows Aerospace via GlobalAir: 2018 Lineage 1000E S/N 19000732 (D-AWOW) listing (2026): five zones, master suite, VIP lavatory with walk-in shower, Honeywell JetWave Ka-band
- Aircraft.com: 2015 Embraer Lineage 1000E S/N 19000632 listing: 443 cu ft baggage, 323 cu ft reachable in flight, three lavatories, five zones
- Aircraft.com: 2012 Embraer Lineage 1000 listing: welcome area and crew rest, crew lavatory, inflight accessible baggage compartment
- GlobalAir: Embraer Legacy 600 specifications (Nov 2026): MTOW 49,604 lb, 14 passengers, max range 3,400 nm, cabin 49 ft 10 in long, 6 ft 11 in wide, 6 ft tall, 1,656 cu ft, takeoff 5,614 ft
- Japan Transport Safety Board: Serious incident report AI2023-3-2, ERJ190-100ECJ B-3203, New Chitose, 23 December 2019 (Mar 2023)
- GlobalAir: Embraer Lineage 1000 specifications (Nov 2026): cabin length 84 ft 3 in, width 8 ft 8 in, height 6 ft 6 in, internal baggage 443 cu ft
- Business Jet Traveler: Embraer Lineage 1000E (2026): price new $53M
- Aviation Week: Embraer to stop producing Lineage 1000, Legacy 650 aircraft (Jul 2020)
- AirData News: Embraer stops offering Lineage and Legacy business jets (Aug 2020): Lineage 1000 phased out, an estimated 30 built
- CRAFT: Embraer Lineage 1000 ownership and operating costs (updated Dec 2024): list price new $53 million, average pre-owned value $22.5 million
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