
King Air 260
Twin-engine versatility for regional journeys.
- Seating reference
- 7
- Reference range
- 1,720 nm / 3,185 km
A longer Falcon cabin for journeys across continents.
The Falcon 8X brings a longer cabin and greater reach to Dassault’s digital-flight-control trijet family. Its 13-metre cabin offers meaningful flexibility for separate lounges, while a published 6,450-nautical-mile range places many long international journeys within consideration. It is particularly attractive when a group wants both privacy and usable shared space.
Plan a flight with this aircraft
Dassault offers a wide selection of cabin arrangements, with different choices of galley, crew-rest provision and rear lounge. Some completions include a shower, but that is an aircraft-specific feature. The important comparison is how the space works for the travelling party throughout a full day or an overnight sector.
Compared with the 7X, the 8X has a longer cabin and increased published range. Its three PW307D engines and digital flight-control system are part of a design that balances long-distance performance with airfield flexibility. This does not remove the need to assess a runway and route under the day’s conditions.
For a longer mission, confirm sleeping places, cabin connectivity and the crew-rest arrangement alongside the passenger count. Ask for a catering plan that follows the destination’s time zone. A well-matched 8X interior can provide a natural progression from work and dining to a quieter, more private part of the flight.
Tell us your route, number of passengers and luggage requirements. If sleeping, a private meeting or dining together matters, include it in your brief so the proposed aircraft can be assessed against the way you want to travel.