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 business jet has completed flight testing and is nearing EASA certification and entry into service, with its full flight simulator and MRO network ready.
Development for the larger Falcon 10X is progressing, with systems testing underway and its 100% SAF-capable Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engine showing positive test results.
Dassault has resolved internal software issues for customer support but continues to face supply chain constraints for parts, while also expanding its global service facilities.
The company is committed to sustainability through increased SAF adoption and its new FalconWays fuel optimization tool, with CEO Éric Trappier criticizing the EU for excluding business aviation from its "green" taxonomy.

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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.”