LUMINAIR has taken delivery of a new Falcon 900LX, the first of three 900LX aircraft ordered last year. The factory-new Falcon 900LX, registered D-AJES, features an elegant, contemporary cabin designed to deliver exceptional comfort on long-range flights. This delivery marks another milestone in LUMINAIR’s rapid fleet expansion. Founders and industry veterans David Bergold (CEO), Alexander Stevens (COO), Julia Müller (CXO), and Algernon Trotter have led the company to become Europe’s fastest-growing private jet operator.
Trotter said: “With the acquisition of these aircraft, LUMINAIR will have the youngest and most modern fleet of Falcon 900LX aircraft in the world. We are sure that with our 100% dedicated floating-fleet charter model and our unwavering commitment to our clients on service and reliability, that these aircraft will become a mainstay of Europe’s heavy jet market.”
The new Falcon 900LX joins its sister aircraft, which entered the fleet earlier this month. Two more Falcon 900LX deliveries will complete LUMINAIR’s fleet of Falcon 900LX aircraft. Selected as the flagship of LUMINAIR’s long-range fleet, the Falcon 900LX combines outstanding performance, efficiency, and operating economics. The latest generation of Dassault’s iconic trijet offers advanced avionics, enhanced soundproofing, and ultra-modern cabin finishes. All four aircraft will feature high-speed KA-band connectivity, which LUMINAIR plans to include in every charter quotation.
Müller was impressed by the aircraft’s performance: “On our recent delivery flight, I was struck by how exceptionally quiet the cabin is. The spacious, refined interior and smooth flight characteristics will resonate with clients. Our experienced cabin team has invested months in fine-tuning onboard service that will be sure to win-over passengers and brokers.”
LUMINAIR’s business model emphasizes high utilization and operational reliability, delivering strong returns for aircraft investors. In its impressive debut-year, the operator accumulated 1,300 flight hours across 192 destinations across its Citation XLS fleet.
Bergold said of LUMINAIR’s operating model: “This is a system we developed and refined over more than a decade of experience. We provide our clients with a reliable, customer-focused and operationally robust experience. Our aircraft lessors receive a strong return on investment on asset purchases. We are delighted to bring these superb aircraft to market to diversify our portfolio and cement our position as Europe’s most dynamic business jet operation.”
Gulfstream announces G300
Gulfstream Aerospace announced the all-new, super-midsize Gulfstream G300 as the latest aircraft to join its next-generation fleet. The aircraft will replace the Gulfstream G280 and feature signature Gulfstream Panoramic Oval Windows as well as an all-new Harmony Flight Deck, which includes next-generation avionics to enhance safety and operational efficiency.
“Fuelled by a decade of investment and our future-forward approach, the Gulfstream next-generation fleet offers our customers the most innovative family of aircraft,” said Mark Burns, president, Gulfstream. “We know how important the super-midsize cabin segment is to our customers, so building on the highly successful G280 program, the G300 will reenergise the category with its heightened technology and safety enhancements, alongside the legendary comfort and styling of a Gulfstream.”
The G300 combines trans-Atlantic range with short-field agility, covering 3,600 nautical miles/6,667 kilometers at Mach 0.80 or 3,000 nm/5,556 km at Mach 0.84. The aircraft features a maximum cruise altitude of 45,000 feet/13,716 meters and the lowest cabin altitude in its class at 4,800 ft/1,463 m when flying at 41,000 ft/12,497 m. This comes alongside 100% fresh air, a plasma ionisation air purification system and 10 Gulfstream Panoramic Oval Windows. With the longest cabin in its class and two living areas, the G300 accommodates up to 10 passengers.
The G300 Harmony Flight Deck includes six touch screens, paired with Phase-of-Flight intelligence, bringing intuitive technology to pilots. A Synthetic Vision-Primary Flight Display depicts runways and terrain in 3D imagery to boost pilot situational awareness, and Gulfstream’s award-winning Predictive Landing Performance System dynamically displays the runway stopping point in real time.
With an ideal combination of size, advanced avionics and aerodynamic design, the G300 is primed for fast, efficient flight with its high-thrust Honeywell engines, coupled with the clean, swept Gulfstream wing to support fuel-efficiency.
“The G300 program is making great progress and the vision for this aircraft is well on its way to becoming a reality for our customers as they look for an airplane that will exceed their expectations in the super-midsize class,” added Burns.
Gulfstream has already accomplished nearly 22,000 hours of testing at its state-of-the-art lab facilities, which includes an Integration Test Facility (ITF) with Iron Bird capability. The facility completed its “first flight” last month. It has also completed nearly 2,000 ground test hours on the first aircraft as well as started manufacturing two additional test aircraft.
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