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Falcon 5X Completes Successful First Flight

Friday, July 07, 2017 at 08:26 PM ET

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Dassault Aviation's Falcon 5X completed its first flight, beginning a short preliminary test campaign after four years of delays.
The flight used a preliminary version of the Safran Silvercrest engines, with full validation and certification contingent on Safran delivering certifiable engines next year.
The Falcon 5X features the industry's tallest and widest cabin, is designed to land at turboprop speeds, and offers significantly lower fuel consumption compared to its class.

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