Dassault selects Eaton for Falcon 10X systems

Hydraulic power and fuel system technologies from Eaton have been selected for Dassault Aviation’s ultra-long-range jet, with modelling, validation and a test rig supporting EASA certification.

Dassault Aviation has selected Eaton to provide hydraulic power system and fuel system technologies for the Falcon 10X, its ultra-long-range business jet. Building on a longstanding collaboration between the two companies, Eaton’s flight-proven technologies and engineering expertise are expected to support aircraft weight, fuel-efficiency and certification objectives ahead of the aircraft’s entry into service.

Eaton’s Hydraulic Power Generation System powers critical aircraft functions, including flight controls, landing gear, braking and steering systems, while providing monitoring and redundancy intended to support safety and reliability objectives. The agreement also includes system-level modelling, validation activities and a test rig to support Dassault’s system-level European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) certification activities. Eaton supported ground testing associated with the Falcon 10X’s first flight.

Armando Tellez, president of Eaton’s Fuel and Motion Control Systems Division, says: “The Falcon 10X is setting a new benchmark in business aviation, and Eaton is proud to help make it possible.”

The fuel system technologies selected for the Falcon 10X build on products already deployed across commercial and business aviation platforms, which can help reduce development complexity, accelerate production readiness and reduce programme risk. Utilising engineering resources from across the world, Eaton will complete the final stages of application-specific development later this year.