Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 6X long-range, ultra-widebody business jet made its first flight from the company’s facility at Mérignac, France, near Bordeaux, on March 10, 2021. The flight was made in honor of pilot, politician, and company heir Olivier Dassault, who died on March 7 in an Airbus AS350 helicopter accident in Normandy with another pilot.
Dassault’s Falcon 6X Makes First Flight
Key Takeaways:
- Dassault Aviation's new long-range, ultra-widebody Falcon 6X business jet successfully completed its maiden flight on March 10, 2021, from Mérignac, France.
- The 2.5-hour flight, piloted by Bruno Ferry and Fabrice Valette, tested aircraft handling, engine response, and critical systems, reaching FL400 and 0.8 Mach.
- The flight was dedicated to Olivier Dassault, a company heir and Falcon pilot who tragically died just days before the maiden flight.
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