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 flight on March 10, 2021, from Mérignac, France.
- The 2.5-hour flight, reaching FL400 and a speed of 0.8 Mach, tested aircraft handling, engine response, and critical systems, with pilots praising its precise handling.
- The flight was dedicated to Olivier Dassault, a pilot and company heir who tragically died shortly before, honoring his passion for aviation.
- Further flight testing will continue at Istres with the first aircraft, soon to be joined by serial numbers 2 and 3 within the next few months.
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