The Dassault Falcon 50, the world's first business jet capable of nonstop transatlantic flight, revolutionized corporate aviation by meeting regulatory requirements that previously restricted twin-engine aircraft from oceanic crossings. First flown on November 7, 1976, it was a low-wing tri-jet monoplane powered by three Garrett TFE731 turbofans that could seat nine passengers in typical configuration. With a range of 3,400 nautical miles and featuring pioneering supercritical wing technology, it measured 58.8 feet in length with a 61.9-foot wingspan. The aircraft was manufactured by Dassault Aviation at facilities across France from 1976 to 2008.
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