Dassault’s Falcon 6X Completes Flight Test

According to CEO Eric Trappier, the ultralong-range jet is weeks from certification.

Tuesday, May 23, 2023 at 11:05 AM ET

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The Dassault Falcon 6X program has finished all flight tests and filed documentation for its EASA type certificate. [Courtesy: Dassault Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Dassault's Falcon 6X is in its final phase, with flight tests completed, certification expected soon, and preparations for entry into service underway, while the Falcon 10X continues development, including its 100% SAF-capable Pearl 10X engine.
Dassault has resolved internal software issues impacting customer support but now faces supply chain constraints for spare parts, while also expanding its global service network.
The company is actively committed to sustainability, using 30 percent SAF in its flights, offering SAF at key facilities, and introducing FalconWays, a digital tool to optimize flight routes for reduced fuel consumption.
CEO Éric Trappier criticized the EU's decision to exclude business aviation from its "green" taxonomy, arguing it is unfair, politicized, and undermines the industry's significant contributions to decarbonization.

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With all of its paperwork on file, the latest member of Dassault Aviation’s Falcon family is ready for its official blessing.

The inaugural Falcon 6X full flight sim is ready for its first pilots to train. [Courtesy: Dassault Aviation]

Dassault CEO Éric Trappier announced on Monday at the European Business Aviation Conference and Expo that the Falcon 6X program is entering its final phase. “The Falcon 6X has successfully completed its flight test campaign,” said Trappier. “We have submitted all documentation to certification authorities and expect a type certificate to be granted by EASA (European Union Aviation Safety Agency) in the coming weeks, paving the way for entry into service.”