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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 successfully completed its first flight, initiating a preliminary test campaign after four years of delays primarily due to issues with its Safran Silvercrest engines.
This initial flight with preliminary engines aims to gather essential data, with the full flight validation and certification contingent on Safran delivering certifiable engines for a targeted 2020 entry into service.
The Falcon 5X is designed to offer the industry's tallest and widest cabin, along with significant fuel efficiency and turboprop-like landing speeds.

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