PRESS RELEASE
Dokia Air, a new private air charter provider in Romania, has placed a new Dassault Falcon 2000LXS into service to provide the highest level of business jet transportation to local and regional customers. The aircraft is based in Bucharest.
The Falcon 2000LXS is a widebody business jet carrying up to 10 passengers. It’s designed and manufactured by the French company Dassault Aviation.
With more than 100 years of aeronautical experience, Dassault Aviation has set worldwide standards in aircraft design. It is the only manufacturer in the world that builds business jets and advanced supersonic fighters side by side. Designed by the same engineering teams, assembled in the same factories and test flown by the same pilots, Falcons benefit from a know-how unavailable to other aircraft manufacturers.
“This is a big step up for Romanian charter, with a modern, highly capable and very comfortable business jet,” said Florin Susanu, CEO. “The Falcon 2000LXS is the first factory-new aircraft in the country. Its optimized design, reliability, short-field capability, as well as low operating costs, are much appreciated by operators and customers.
In addition, the Falcon 2000LXS, like all other Falcons, can fly on Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), thus significantly reducing its environmental impact.
“Dassault Aviation’s unique DNA was also part of the final selection decision,” Susanu said. “Inherited from its military experience, the company has always integrated the most advanced technological features into their business aircraft, bringing more safety, reliability and passenger comfort.”
“Thanks to its optimized ramp image and superior weight design, the Falcon 2000LXS allows for unmatched performance out of challenging airfields even in adverse conditions, flying several legs without refueling at the lowest operating cost, which will obviously be very profitable for our customers,” Susanu added.
With a 4,000 nm range, the Falcon 2000LXS connects all major European city-pairs and routes to the Middle East and North Africa non-stop. From Nice, it can reach the East Coast of the United States.
The charter company expects flights to the Greek islands to be popular in summer and to ski locations in Austria, France, Italy and Switzerland in winter.
The Dokia Air Falcon 2000LXS’s soothing beige cabin features comfortably wide executive seats, glossy worktables, dark wood paneling and a true dining-group area, which Susanu described as the most refined interior available in the region, a haven for air travelers.
The Falcon 2000-series aircraft is a renowned pillar of charter operations worldwide and is Dassault’s most popular business jet, with nearly 700 delivered to date.
About Dokia Air
Bucharest-based Dokia Air was founded to elevate charter air travel in Romania and beyond. With the expected success of its new Falcon 2000LXS, the fleet will likely grow in the coming years. As the first operator of a new Falcon in Romania, Dokia Air will also serve as a brand ambassador for Dassault Aviation in the region.
CEO Florin Susanu is a former Romanian Air Force pilot, former Director of Flight Operations for national carrier Tarom and flew the country’s head-of-state aircraft.