FAA Certification on Pratt & Whitney Powerplant Advances 6X Program

Dassault provides an update on the global proving tour along with Pratt’s announcement on the PW812D.

Julie Boatman

Thursday, December 15, 2022 at 12:07 PM ET

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The Pratt & Whitney PW812D is a new turbofan designed for the Dassault Falcon 6X. [Courtesy: Dassault Aviation]

Key Takeaways:

The Pratt & Whitney PW812D engine, designed for the Dassault Falcon 6X ultra-widebody jet, has received FAA type certification.
This FAA approval is the third major certification for the engine, following Transport Canada and EASA, marking a significant milestone for the Falcon 6X program.
The certification brings the Falcon 6X closer to its anticipated entry into service in mid-2023, promising advanced fuel efficiency, performance, and comfort.

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Dassault Aviation has marked the next step along the road to delivering its newest ultra-widebody, long-range jet. The Pratt & Whitney PW812D turbine engine received FAA type certification in early December, moving the Dassault Falcon 6X program forward.

The new powerplant already received its TC from Transport Canada and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), enabling its flight test program and global proving missions.