The Falcon 8X flew through Star Wars Canyon in January. [YouTube Screengrab: Dassault Falcon]
Key Takeaways:
Dassault Aviation confirmed the successful completion of a mission involving their Falcon 8X business jet flying through the challenging Star Wars Canyon in southern California.
The Falcon 8X was initially spotted by aircraft enthusiasts in January, with Dassault officials later confirming the mission's completion.
Pilots and observers praised the Falcon 8X's exceptional agility, noting it performed like a fighter jet in the canyon, a feat considered highly unusual for a business jet.
In early January, the buzz swarmed that local aircraft spotters staked out at the famous Star Wars Canyon in southern California had spied a special bird amongst the regular patrol of fighters and freestylers making runs through the area’s rock-strewn corridors.