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Richard Branson's Jet: Dassault Falcon 7X
Richard Branson is reported to fly a Dassault Falcon 7X, having sold an earlier Falcon 900EX in 2012 and a Falcon 50EX later.
- Seats
- Up to 16
- ultra-long-range jet
- Range
- 5,950 nm
- nonstop, typical
- Used
- $12.2M–$41.7M
- 2007–2022 builds
- Charter, per hour
- $18k–$19k
- same size, published rates
2 reports cited below · checked October 5, 2026
As reported
What jets Richard Branson is reported to have
Only what reputable outlets have reported, with each report linked below. Where reports disagree, we say so.
- Dassault Falcon 7XReported current
- Dassault Falcon 900EXSold, 2012
- Dassault Falcon 50EXSold
Where reports differ: A 2024 Simple Flying article listed the Falcon 50EX and 900EX as current; its 2025 update corrected this to the Falcon 7X, with both earlier jets sold.
The aircraft
The Dassault Falcon 7X
Dassault's first fly-by-wire business jet; its three engines let it use shorter runways than twin-engine jets of similar range. A Dassault Falcon 7X seats up to 16 and flies about 5,950 nautical miles nonstop.
A Dassault Falcon 7X costs $12.2M–$41.7M used, depending on build year (2007 to 2022). Flying one 200 hours a year costs about $3.4M before the purchase price: $1.7M a year in fixed costs (crew, hangar, insurance) plus about $8,600 for every hour flown (fuel, maintenance, engine reserves).
- Size
- Ultra-long-range jet
- Passengers
- Up to 16
- Range
- 5,950 nm
- Cruise speed
- 488 knots
- Ceiling
- 51,000 ft
- New price
- Out of production
- Used, 2007 to 2022 builds
- $12.2M–$41.7M
- Operating cost per flight hour
- $8,600
- Cost to own, 200 hours a year
- $3.4M / yr
Also reported
The Dassault Falcon 900
A three-engine large jet built in several versions (900B, EX, DX, LX) from the mid-1980s. A Dassault Falcon 900 seats up to 14 and flies about 4,750 nautical miles nonstop.
A Dassault Falcon 900 costs $6M–$17M used, depending on build year (1988 to 2008). Flying one 200 hours a year costs about $2.5M before the purchase price (our estimate for the Dassault Falcon 900): $1.1M a year in fixed costs (crew, hangar, insurance) plus about $6,900 for every hour flown (fuel, maintenance, engine reserves).
- Size
- Large jet
- Passengers
- Up to 14
- Range
- 4,750 nm
- Cruise speed
- 459 knots
- Ceiling
- 51,000 ft
- New price
- Out of production
- Used, 1988 to 2008 builds
- $6M–$17M
- Operating cost per flight hour
- $6,900
- Cost to own, 200 hours a year
- $2.5M / yr
Charter
Charter a jet like Richard Branson's
An ultra-long-range jet like the Dassault Falcon 7X costs $18k–$19k an hour to charter at published jet card rates (the middle half, FET added where it's extra). Most trips need less aircraft: CRAFT flies its own Challenger 350s, super-midsize jets that cross the U.S. nonstop with up to eight passengers. Estimates, not quotes; rates checked October 2, 2026.
| Route, one way | Ultra-long-range jet, published rates | CRAFT Challenger 350, fuel and FET included |
|---|---|---|
| New York to Miamiabout 2h 20m | $42k–$44k | $32.4k |
| New York to Aspenabout 3h 30m | $63k–$67k | $49.2k |
| New York to Los Angelesabout 4h 50m | $87k–$92k | $68k |
Published rates: the middle half of what jet card companies publish for the size, for the flight time shown, before repositioning, minimums and peak-day surcharges. CRAFT: the 25-hour Fleet Jet Card's published rate, 2-hour daily minimum. CRAFT is not affiliated with anyone named on this page.
Richard Branson's jet: questions
What jet does Richard Branson have?
Richard Branson is reported to fly a Dassault Falcon 7X, having sold an earlier Falcon 900EX in 2012 and a Falcon 50EX later. A 2024 Simple Flying article listed the Falcon 50EX and 900EX as current; its 2025 update corrected this to the Falcon 7X, with both earlier jets sold.
How much does a Dassault Falcon 7X cost?
A Dassault Falcon 7X costs $12.2M–$41.7M used, depending on build year (2007 to 2022). Operating one costs about $8,600 per flight hour plus about $1.7M a year in fixed costs, based on CRAFT's ownership cost model.
How far can a Dassault Falcon 7X fly?
A Dassault Falcon 7X seats up to 16 and flies about 5,950 nautical miles nonstop, cruising at about 488 knots. Real range depends on passengers, bags, winds and reserves.
How much does it cost to charter a jet like Richard Branson's?
An ultra-long-range jet like the Dassault Falcon 7X costs about $18k–$19k an hour at published jet card rates, or roughly $87k–$92k one way from New York to Los Angeles (about 4h 50m). CRAFT's own Challenger 350 flies New York to Los Angeles for about $68k one way on the Fleet Jet Card, fuel and FET included.
Can you track Richard Branson's jet?
We don't publish registration (tail) numbers, flight tracking, airports or locations for anyone. This page covers only the aircraft type that reputable outlets have reported, with links to those reports.
Sources
- Simple Flying, March 23, 2025: Richard Branson's private jet fleet
- Business Jet Traveler, March 2014: Sir Richard Branson
- CRAFT data: specs and operating costs from our Dassault Falcon 7X ownership-cost guide; prices from our private jet price list (used values from UseRadar); charter rates from published jet card rates, checked October 2, 2026.
We list only the aircraft types reputable outlets have reported. We don't publish registration numbers, flight tracking, airports or locations for anyone, and we don't link to tracking sites. Richard Branson is not affiliated with CRAFT, and nothing here suggests otherwise. Spotted an error? Tell us.
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