French manufacturer Dassault Aviation has completed the maiden flight of the Falcon 10X, its newest ultra-long-range business jet.
According to the Ukrainian outlet Militarnyi, the aircraft took off from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport in France last Friday (June 19), marking the start of the flight test campaign that will precede its certification and entry into service.
The Falcon 10X remained airborne for approximately one hour during its maiden flight, during which flight control systems, basic performance, and overall aircraft behavior were evaluated. According to the manufacturer, all objectives planned for the initial test flight were successfully achieved.
Designed to compete in the large-cabin business jet segment, the Falcon 10X will have a range of approximately 13,900 kilometers (8,640 miles), enabling nonstop flights between cities such as New York and Shanghai or Los Angeles and Sydney. The aircraft is powered by two Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engines developed specifically for the program.
Among the model’s highlights are a passenger cabin described as the largest ever developed by Dassault, advanced automation systems derived from military aviation, and a cockpit equipped with state-of-the-art technologies designed to enhance safety and reduce pilot workload.
The Falcon 10X is considered one of the main competitors to ultra-long-range business jets produced by manufacturers such as Gulfstream Aerospace and Bombardier. The aircraft is expected to enter service within the next few years.
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