Tue, Dec 07, 2010
European-Registered Aircraft May Use Airport. Approval Pending
For U.S. Registered Planes
Dassault's Falcon 2000LX recently has been granted approval for
arrivals and departures at the challenging London City Airport
(LCY) in England. With this approval, European registered Falcon
2000LXs can connect London City, located in the heart of the city
of London, nonstop with all of Europe including Moscow. Dassault is
currently developing a program to gain FAA steep approach
certification which will also allow American registered aircraft to
operate at LCY.
Dassault Falcon 2000LX
In order to use London City's notoriously short runway, Dassault
developed a unique autobrake feature for the Falcon 2000EX and
2000LX that reduces landing distances by as much as 300 feet on
steep approaches, which are required for London City. The steep
approach procedures require a glide slope of 5.5 degrees as opposed
to the standard 3.0 degrees.
"Flying into London City is not only a challenge for aircraft
performance, aircraft are also required to be good neighbors and
must abide by strict noise procedures," said John Rosanvallon,
President and CEO of Dassault Falcon. "Meeting these requirements
is not an easy task but the convenience of flying into the heart of
downtown London is highly valuable for business jet operators." The
Falcon 2000LX noise level was measured in the same category as
smaller turboprop.
Dassault Falcon 2000LX
The Falcon 2000LX received EASA and FAA certification in April
2009. In 2009, the Falcon 7X was approved to operate at London City
Airport for both EASA and FAA registered aircraft.
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