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 Falcon 6X long-range business jet successfully completed its maiden 2.5-hour flight on March 10, 2021, from Mérignac, France.
- The inaugural flight, which tested aircraft handling, engine response, and critical systems, was dedicated to Olivier Dassault, a pilot and company heir who tragically passed away just days prior.
- Pilots reported the aircraft flew precisely as predicted, with further extensive testing planned at Istres and two additional Falcon 6X aircraft set to join the test fleet within months.
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