A Falcon 900EX owner recently entrusted Duncan Aviation’s team in Battle Creek, Michigan, with a full interior refurbishment and exterior repaint, resulting in an aircraft that feels lighter, more modern and tailored for today’s missions. The design draws cues from contemporary luxury yachts.

The project addressed the owner’s desire to replace a dated, worn interior with a cleaner, more sophisticated environment, complemented by an elegant, simplified exterior paint scheme intended to remain timeless.

“The new interior is loosely inspired by the yacht industry,” says lead designer Jack Bauder. “Cool greys and off-whites create an open and airy feeling in the cabin, while a soft blonde-tone veneer provides warmth and balance. Navy blue accents in the carpet and lower sidewalls add subtle contrast and tie in beautifully with the exterior paint.”

The Falcon 900EX interior received a full refurbishment designed to enhance both comfort and longevity. The cabinetry was re-veneered with a straight-grain composite veneer in a blonde/honey tone and a high-gloss finish, resulting in a warm, luminous wood look. Throughout the cabin, cool greys and off-whites were selected for soft goods to create a spacious, airy atmosphere that helps passengers feel relaxed and refreshed. Navy blue accents woven into the carpet and incorporated into the lower sidewalls deliver a refined look inspired by luxury marine interiors.

The mid-cabin settee was reupholstered in a more tailored, modern style, sharpening the overall geometry of the seating, and cabin seating was updated with inspiration from the Falcon 7X design, featuring a distinctive single stripe running the length of the seat back and cushion. Refined stitching and modern tailoring combine with the signature stripe detail to create seating that feels both performance-driven and inviting.

The forward galley annex was modified to accommodate a microwave and provide more flexible storage, supporting crew and passengers on longer missions. Grey/blue woven-vinyl flooring was installed in the entryway and aft lavatory to balance durability with style.

“We selected woven-vinyl for its softer, textile-like appearance and its ability to coordinate seamlessly with the cabin carpet,” explains Bauder. “At the same time, it offers excellent wear resistance and is very easy to maintain, which is critical in high-traffic zones like the entry and lav.”

While the existing latches and pulls were retained, incoming gold plating was re-plated in satin chrome, modernising the metal finishes without a full hardware replacement.

The aircraft’s exterior was completely repainted in a scheme that features a Matterhorn White base accented by navy blue stripes that echo the cabin’s colour palette. The stripes flare outward and upward toward the aft fuselage and vertical stabiliser, evoking a sense of speed and elegance while visually linking the exterior to the interior design.

“Everything about this aircraft now feels intentional and current,” Bauder adds. “The palette is calm and sophisticated, the details are modern, and the interior and exterior work together to create a refined experience for everyone on board.”