Dassault Aviation, which is celebrating its 100th year in the business, took the opportunity at EBACE in Geneva to provide an update on its Falcon 8X program. Now in the final stages of flight testing, the ultra-long-range trijet is closing in on both EASA and FAA certification, which is expected as soon as this summer.
Dassault Falcon 8X Nears Certification
Key Takeaways:
- Dassault Aviation's Falcon 8X ultra-long-range trijet is in the final stages of flight testing and is expected to receive EASA and FAA certification this summer.
- Three test aircraft have accumulated over 650 flight hours, including successful cold soak trials in extreme conditions, with systems performing flawlessly.
- Production of the Falcon 8X is already underway, with aircraft in final assembly in France and undergoing completion in Little Rock, Arkansas.
- The Falcon 8X will offer a 6,450 nm range, the longest of any Falcon jet, and feature the FalconEye Combined Vision System as an option.
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