Hyperion Aviation (HYP, Malta International) has retired its sole Falcon 900LX and the last of its Global 7500 fleet, as revealed by ch-aviation research. The Dassault Aviation aircraft has now become the first of its type for AllianceJet (Malta) (ALE, Malta International).
Falcon 900LX 9H-DCD (msn 270) last operated under Hyperion Aviation’s ‘HYP’ code on September 24, 2024, with a flight between Dubai World Central and Sofia, followed by a leg to Istanbul Atatürk. On November 7, the aircraft retraced its September 24 journey in reverse, this time operating under the ‘ALE’ code for AllianceJet, while retaining the same registration. The 11.3-year-old jet, configured for up to 14 passengers during its time with Hyperion, was initially registered in the Isle of Man before moving to France and San Marino, and ultimately joining Hyperion as 9H-FLX, later being re-registered to 9H-DCD.
In addition to the Falcon 900LX, Hyperion Aviation has also retired its final Global 7500, 9H-FMA (msn 70172), one of two of the type in its fleet, with the first having already been retired in July 2024. Delivered directly from Montréal Trudeau to Malta International on April 23, 2024, the Bombardier Business Aircraft did not fly until October 1, when it travelled to London Biggin Hill.
Hyperion Aviation confirmed to ch-aviation that the Global 7500 has been sold and delivered to a broker operator, accompanied by an Export Certificate of Airworthiness for transfer to the UAE registry. The Maltese company was nominated as the aircraft’s operator on its delivery and remained so until its de-registration. Despite being parked and ready for operation during this period, the jet ultimately did not enter service.
Following these retirements, Hyperion Aviation’s fleet now consists of 14 aircraft, namely one Challenger 605, one Challenger 850, one Citation Bravo, one Citation Jet 3, one Citation VI, one Citation VII, one Falcon 8X, three Global 5000s, three Global 6000s, and one Learjet 45. The company specialises in private jet charters, aircraft management, acquisition and sales, and consulting, in addition to offering air ambulance services.
AllianceJet, meanwhile, offers private jet charter, aircraft management, and air cargo charter services, and operates a fleet of six aircraft, consisting of one Challenger 605, one Falcon 900LX, one Global 6000, and three Pilatus Aircraft PC-12s.
