Elite Traveler Spring 2019

TOP CARS

Dassault Falcon 8X BEST JET FOR ADVENTURES IN ASPEN Few destinations offer a greater variety of events and attractions than Aspen, Colorado, a quaint skiing mecca nestled among the soaring peaks of the Rocky Mountains. At an elevation of 7,820 msl, Aspen-Pitkin County Airport stands among the highest fields in the US — but that matters little to Dassault’s flagship trijet, the Falcon 8X. The 8X can leave London City Airport’s 3,934-ft runway, fly directly to New York, then head on to Aspen. There, the 8X easily handles Aspen’s higher elevation from as far away as 7,435 miles thanks to its low 123-mph landing speed. The 8X offers room for eight or more, depending on the load, with ample storage space for skis and boots. This ensures your wardrobe matches the weekly Friday Morning Uphill Breakfast Club at Cliffhouse restaurant atop Buttermilk Mountain, and the après-ski wardrobe for fireside socializing once you’re off the slopes. If international destinations hold more appeal, the 8X’s three-engine configuration — a Falcon-only trait — adds security and efficiency to ocean crossings. Flying from within the US, the Falcon 8X can handle even more of your party-ready friends. $59.3m, dassault-aviation.com n.com

BY THE NUMBERS Passengers 8 Range 6,450 nm Max speed 425 mph Landing distance 2,240 ft Operating cost $3,693 per hour hour

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