The Dassault Falcon 8X is an ultra-long-range business jet renowned for its performance and luxurious amenities. The aircraft’s operating costs are substantial, reflecting its advanced capabilities and the high standard of comfort it offers. For an owner operating the Falcon 8X for 400 hours per year, the total annual budget is approximately $2,355,000. This includes both fixed and variable costs, with direct operating costs amounting to around $1,691,000. Fixed costs, encompassing crew salaries, training, hangar fees, insurance, and management fees, total approximately $670,000 annually. These expenses translate to an hourly operating cost of about $5,896 when spread over the year
For an individual chartering the Falcon 8X for 200 hours annually, the cost would range between $2,760,000 and $3,100,000. If these charter hours are factored into the overall cost analysis, assuming an average charter rate of $14,650 per hour, the total hourly cost for the owner decreases as the charter revenue offsets some operating expenses.
To illustrate, let’s consider an owner who charters their Falcon 8X for 200 hours out of the 400 annual operating hours. The revenue generated from these charter hours, at an average rate of $14,650 per hour, would amount to $2,930,000, which indicating a net positive income of approximately $570,000 from charter operations. This translates to a net hourly profit of approximately $2,858 when considering both ownership and charter operations.
