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 nearing EASA certification and entry into service, with flight testing complete and pilot training underway, while the larger Falcon 10X continues development, including positive tests for its 100% SAF-capable engines.
The company has resolved internal software issues affecting spares management but is now grappling with external supply chain constraints, even as it expands its global network of service facilities.
Dassault is committed to sustainability, promoting SAF use (with its own flights using a 30% blend) and launching FalconWays, a new digital tool to optimize fuel consumption and reduce emissions.
CEO Éric Trappier criticized the EU's exclusion of business aviation from its "green" taxonomy, arguing it's unfair and counterproductive to decarbonization efforts.

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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.”