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FALCONS ON THE RISE
News from around the fleet

GROUNDBREAKING MEETS SOUND BREAKING
6X high Mach tests reach new speeds

In March, Dassault test pilots pushed the Falcon 6X beyond its maximum operating speed of Mach .90. In a subsequent test, they pinned the speedometer at Mach .97 and the aircraft performed flawlessly, proving its structural robustness and superior maneuverability. It was another success in an already successful flight test program. And it was captured on film. Now you can share the excitement in a brilliant new video. So, buckle up and click below.

> Dive into the video

BUSY, BUSY, BUSY
Falcon 10X enters next phase

Things are getting real in the development of the Falcon 10X ultra-long range business jet. That is to say, the first structural elements, equipment and sub-assemblies are being built at Dassault facilities around France and Switzerland, including its new Factory 4.0 smart manufacturing facility in Seclin. A 10X test bench in Saint-Cloud and Istres, France, will develop and test systems and flight controls. In June, we will launch a newsletter dedicated to the 10X to keep you up-to-date on this penthouse in the sky as it progresses to first flight in early 2024.

> 10X news and views

VOTE 10X FOR THE WIN
International Design competition heats up

The highly prestigious International Yacht & Aviation Awards competition recognizes outstanding achievements in yacht and private jet design. This year, the Falcon 10X is on the “short list” in two categories (#22 - #23): Private Jet Design and Interior Design. Online voting is open to all (including you) until May 25, with winners to be announced on May 27.

> Cast your vote in support of the 10X

SCIENCE FICTION? FALCON FACT
Falcon 8X takes on Star Wars Canyon

In January, a Falcon 8X went where no business jet has gone before (forgive the Star Trek reference) when it winged through the famed Star Wars canyon in Southern California. Observers who gather regularly to watch military jets fly close to the ground were astonished to see an aircraft the size of the 8X perform with the nimbleness of a fighter jet. Of course, with so much 8X technology derived from the Rafale, fighting spirit comes naturally.

> Check out the video of this history-making flight

MORE FALCONS GET THE NOD
UK Ministry of Defense chooses the 900LX

Two Falcon 900LX business jets will soon join the ranks of the United Kingdom’s Royal Air Force. They have been selected to replace jets currently providing VIP transport for senior defense and government officials, as well as members of the royal family. The 900LX jets represent a significant improvement over the old fleet in terms of increased range, reduced operating expense, and superior fuel consumption and lower emissions.

> A-OK for the RAF

NOTES FROM THE FIELD
Customer service making news

APRIL IN PARIS

Dassault M&O upfront and personal

Dassault’s Worldwide M&O (Maintenance and Operations) seminar series returned in force on April 6 & 7 in Paris, with more than 600 members of the extended Falcon family in attendance. The opportunity for so many to meet face-to-face once again was welcomed. And that was just the beginning of the season, with well-attended editions in Dallas, Denver and Toluca. In May, sessions touch down in São Paulo, Westchester, NY and Chicago. Highlights from the City of Lights launch can be seen in the video linked below.

> Highlights of Paris

SMALL DEPARTMENT.
BIG IMPACT.

The Falcon Operational Support story

In the latest edition of the Crew Chief Blog, Jean Kayanakis, head of Dassault Customer Service, shines the spotlight on one of its smallest departments, but valued by pilots the world over. Falcon Operational Support is an elite team of nine pilots who embody the motto, “Whatever it Takes,” with an amazing range of missions. Whether it’s training flight departments, accepting new aircraft, demo flights, or flying damaged Falcons out of conflict zones, they apply their exceptional skills to all. Click below to meet this versatile team.

> See how they fly

EXECUJET GOES BIG IN DUBAI

Dassault subsidiary to open new MRO facility

ExecuJet MRO Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, will soon be opening a major, new center in Dubai that can accommodate 18-24 business jets at once. The 15,000 m² (163,000 ft²) facility has been designed to handle the largest business jets, including the new Falcon 6X and Falcon 10X, as well as jets of other OEMs. Conveniently located at Al Maktoum International Airport, the facility will also become ExecuJet’s new regional headquarters.

> ExecuJet summary

SPOTLIGHT
Feature stories of special interest

BEST IN SHOW

Discover Dassault at EBACE

Everyone is eagerly awaiting the return of EBACE to Geneva. If you can’t wait until May 23-25 to see what’s in store, the place to go is the link below. We’ve published a preview of the world-premiere products Dassault will have on display. You can visit a fully completed Falcon 6X and a full-scale mockup of the award-winning Falcon 10X cabin. Our webpage can also be used to schedule tours and meetings. Your friends at Dassault are looking forward to seeing you in Geneva in May, or even sooner on the web.

> Falcons in Geneva

WEB WORLD
Socially speaking word of mouth