60 years
From 1963 to today,
the Falcon story still fascinates.
Falcon at 60
History was made on May 4, 1963, when the Mystère 20, which became the Falcon 20, first appeared on the international stage and became an asset of American business. This year, 2023, marks the 60th Anniversary of that momentous event and the six decades of advances that led to the development of the 10X, the fastest, longest-range Falcon yet. As always, the Falcon brand continues to push the envelope of what’s possible.
Yesterday
Discover the enduring excitement of flying the Falcon way.
Falcon 20 still flying high
Fred George, pilot-journalist, senior editor at Flying Magazine and a veteran of countless Falcon flights, celebrates the past while flying a vintage Falcon 20 that looks and performs like new, thanks to upgrades that have kept Falcons on the leading edge of technology.
Always a step ahead
We’re celebrating more than the birth of a brand. We’re looking back at 60 years of pioneering advances in civil aviation, many driven by technologies from our fighter programs. Indeed, Dassault can claim a long string of industry firsts. See the story unfold—from the Éclair propeller to the ultra widebody jet propelling the Falcon brand into the future.
Today
Follow the majestic Falcon 6X as it heads for entry into service.
The Falcon 6X journey
From concept to certification, the Falcon 6X program has marched steadily toward its goal of entry into service in 2023. Even in the face of a global challenges, each major milestone was achieved. Again, and again. With certification occurring on August 22, 2023. Today, the aircraft that’s a class all its own is ready to take on the world.
Falcon 6X Paris performance
Take a figurative front-row seat at the 2023 Paris Air Show, where the extra widebody Falcon 6X not only proved that big is beautiful; it showed off its amazing agility in the air with breathtaking maneuvers precisely executed by Dassault Aviation test pilots. It was a show-stopping moment for air show attendees.
Tomorrow
Meet the mighty Falcon 10X, the next monarch of the skies.
Falcon 10X sky penthouse
The interior of the ultra widebody Falcon 10X is like nothing you’ve ever experienced. As large as some commercial jets, the 10X is, in a word, breathtaking. Its cabin is the largest in business aviation. Take a look and imagine yourself working and relaxing in ultimate comfort, surrounded by high technology and award-winning design as you travel the world.
Innovation from the ground up
The Falcon 10X will be powered by Rolls-Royce’s most powerful, most efficient engine, with the lowest environmental impact, the Pearl 10X. It will also debut a breakthrough in tire design, the Michelin Air X Skylight, a lighter, more robust generation of tire that can lead to substantial fuel savings, significantly reducing CO2 emissions.