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FALCONS ON THE RISE
News from around the fleet

FALCONS AT 60
Iconic jewels of technology and style

May 4th, 1963, was an eventful day for Dassault Aviation. It was the day legendary aviator Charles Lindbergh inspected the Mystère 20, later rebranded the Falcon 20, on behalf of Pan American Airlines. Later that same day, pilots René Bigand and Jean Dillaire took to the skies of Bordeaux-Mérignac for the aircraft’s one-hour first flight. Endorsed by Lindbergh, Pan Am placed an initial order for 40 planes to sell in the U.S. The rest is history.

MÉRIGNAC MAKES HISTORY AGAIN
First Falcon 10X taking shape

Falcon 10X fuselage sections are being assembled at Dassault and partner facilities. The all-composite wing is nearing the end of fatigue and static load testing. Test benches are running for electrical, hydraulic, flight control and other systems so that a high level of maturity is achieved before the first flight. It’s a finely choreographed construction ballet. Later this year, in Bordeaux-Mérignac, sections will be mated and the 10X will look like an aircraft.

INSIDE INSIGHTS
Falcon 10X in exquisite detail

Readers of Flight International got the Falcon 10X “inside story” in the January issue. Not only is there a poster featuring an incredibly detailed cutaway of the latest Falcon, but there’s also an extensive article. The poster artistically illustrates all of the 10X structures and systems, as well as the spacious interior of the largest and only modular cabin in business aviation.

> Read the "inside story"

ANOTHER DAY, ANOTHER AWARD
More accolades for the 10X cabin

The Falcon 10X has received more recognition for its innovative design. This time, it’s the Chicago Athenaeum’s Good Design Award from the Museum of Architecture and Design and the European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies. The 10X has already won a Red Dot award and was shortlisted for the International Yacht & Aviation Award (IYAA).

> Visit the winner’s circle

FALCON 6X TRIAL BY WATER

The Falcon 6X continues its progress to certification in dramatic fashion with flooded runway trials in Cranfield, UK, to test controllability and engine integrity. They follow successful extreme temperature and high altitude tests last year and a 50,000 nm world reliability tour. Currently, the first production aircraft are being completed, the 6X simulator is up and running at CAE Burgess Hill and EASA has certified the aircraft’s PW-812D engines. It’s been a remarkable journey, with Entry Into Service expected this summer.

NOTES FROM THE FIELD
Customer service making news

GEOGRAPHY QUIZ

Where in the world can you find a Dassault MRO?

The answer is pretty much wherever you need it, with 40 factory service locations and 20 authorized service centers. Three new heavy maintenance operations will expand Dassault’s global MRO network even further. Construction in Melbourne, Florida, begins soon. Additionally, the company’s ExecuJet MRO Services will soon open a facility in Dubai DWC and begin construction of another in Kuala Lumpur.

> More answers here

AMBASSADOR OF PERFECTION

Charles Grivotet always delivers

As Manager of Aircraft Delivery and Cabin Support, Charles Grivotet is there when new owners and operators meet their new Falcons for the first time. His responsibility—and his passion—is to see that each Falcon leaving the Little Rock completion center exceeds every expectation. Discover why Charles Grivotet is Dassault’s Master of Delivery Ceremonies.

> Meet The Maestro

FALCON HAPPENINGS
Upcoming events around the world

AVALON 2023

February 28 – March 5, 2023
Avalon Airport, Geelong, Victoria

The Australian International Airshow and Aerospace & Defense Exposition is Australia’s largest aviation and aerospace exposition, gathering decision-makers from every corner of the world. Dassault will bring its latest Falcon 8X demo aircraft to the static display. For private showings or meetings, contact a Dassault sales representative.

> Get into Down Under

SPOTLIGHT
Feature stories of special interest

A YEAR-OVER-YEAR TO REMEMBER

Deliveries and orders soared in 2022

Despite a year of uncertainties, the Dassault Aviation Group reports outstanding results for 2022 orders and sales in its defense and business jet divisions. Aircraft orders numbered 92 Rafales (compared to 49 in 2021) and 64 Falcons (compared to 51 in 2021). The company delivered 14 Rafales and 32 Falcons. The backlog for both divisions reached historic heights. Detailed results will be published in March.

> Review the results

WEB WORLD
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