Dassault Updates on 6X, 10X Programs at EBACE

A new interior option and a global ‘proving campaign’ kicks off for the Falcon 6X business jet despite headwinds from COVID’s supply chain effects.

Julie Boatman

Sunday, May 22, 2022 at 08:35 AM ET

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The Dassault Falcon 6X is entering the final phase of its certification flight-test campaign. [Courtesy: Dassault Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

Business aviation is experiencing increased activity and recognition, with Dassault Aviation reporting 2021 as a strong year despite ongoing supply chain disruptions.
Dassault's Falcon 6X entry into service has been delayed to mid-2023 due to supply chain issues, though a month-long global proving campaign has now commenced.
Development for the ultralong-range Falcon 10X is progressing on schedule for a late 2025 entry into service, alongside new support facilities and the introduction of the Falcon Privacy Suite.
The industry is focusing on sustainability to address environmental concerns, promoting the use of sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) and committing to net-zero emissions by 2050.

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“More people are now recognizing the benefits business aviation can bring and what it can mean to their own businesses and communities,” said Éric Trappier, chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, Sunday in a press conference from the National Business Aviation Association’s European Business Aviation Conference and Exhibition in Geneva, Switzerland.

EBACE gets underway on Monday at the Palexpo center at the Geneva International Airport (LSGG).