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2021
25 November

ReleaseAciturri receives the award of the rudder and elevator contract for the F10X

21 October Each test aircraft is currently flying two to three times a week.

Dassault expects 6X engine certification shortly

The 6X has end of mission approach speeds as low 109 knots and can routinely fly from runways of 4,000 feet or less. It will feature a cabin altitude as low as 3,900 feet at a cruise level of 41,000 feet.

28 July The Falcon 10X will enter service at the end of 2025.

GE selected to produce and certificate Falcon 10X electricals

The primary and secondary power distribution system on Dassault's Falcon 10X is a next generation design providing significant weight savings over conventional architecture with equipment reduction.

5 July

ReleaseAviation: innovative materials thanks to MOLIERE, the new joint research laboratory

1 July

ReleaseThird Falcon 6X joins test program

16 June

Electric glider partners kick off the production process

Dassault and its partners are now ready to take the Euroglider into the first phases of production. It believes that the new glider will allow training organisations to fly three times as many training hours.

27 May

ReleaseThe EUROGLIDER autonomous electric glider project is ready for takeoff

13 May Liebherr-Aerospace will supply the integrated air management system, supplied to Dassault and landing gear components supplied to Héroux-Devtek, for the new Falcon business jet.

Dassault draws on supplier experience for key 10X systems

STELIA Aerospace, Liebherr-Aerospace Toulouse and Héroux-Devtek are all valued suppliers to Dassault Aviation, so the airframer has had no hesitation bringing them onboard their latest new program.

6 May

Dassault unveils ultra-long range Falcon 10X

With a non-stop range of 7,500nm or more than 15 hours, Dassault has ensured that its future Falcon will have the most comfortable cabin possible - large, exceptional pressurisation, and with pure filtered air.

6 May The flight test crew prepare to take number two airborne.

Falcon 6X testing on track with second aircraft airborne

On the brink of a major product announcement, Dassault continues to make progress with its Falcon 6X. Three test aircraft will eventually complete the certification process during next year.

14 April

ReleaseS.S. White flexible rotary shafts provide accurate alignment and constant torsional stiffness with CIRCOR Bodet wheel speed transducers on Dassault Falcon 6X business jet's maiden flight

15 March

ReleaseFirst Flight: Liebherr-Aerospace on board the Falcon 6X

11 March Dassault's Falcon 6X takes to the air. (Photo: Dassault Aviation)

Dassault achieves on-time departure for Falcon 6X

Serial number 01’s next flight will combine test activities with a hop to Istres, near Marseilles, where the Dassault flight test centre is located and the bulk of the testing program will take place.

2020
9 December Dassault Aviation has ceremonially unveiled its newest aircraft, the Falcon 6X.

Dassault presents the 6X at virtual roll-out event

Pratt & Whitney Canada recently completed ground and flight tests of the aircraft's PW812D engine, clearing the path to first flight of the 6X. Roll-out marks another significant project milestone.

20 February

ReleaseThe new star of aeronautics research – ISTAR has its official rollout in Braunschweig

14 February

ReleaseDemonstrator phase launched: Future Combat Air System takes major step forward

7 February

ReleaseDassault, Sabena and SFPI announce the sale and acquisition of shares in SABCA

2019
22 October

ReleaseDassault's Falcon 6X advances towards final assembly

13 August

ReleaseMeggitt selected for braking and tyre pressure monitoring systems on Dassault Falcon 6X

17 June

ReleaseDassault Aviation and Airbus achieve next decisive milestone for Future Combat Air System programme

20 May

ReleaseDassault freezes Falcon 6X design

7 February

ReleaseFirst cockpit assembly of Falcon 2000 to be delivered by DRAL to Dassault Aviation

6 February

ReleaseAirbus and Dassault Aviation sign Joint Concept Study contract for Future Combat Air System

2018
13 December

ReleaseThe European MALE RPAS programme successfully passed the System Preliminary Design Review as final milestone of the Programme Definition Study

15 October

ReleaseDassault Falcon 6X development accelerates into detail design phase

28 February

ReleaseP&WC's New PurePowerPW812D engine application selected by Dassault Aviation to power the new Falcon 6X business jet

28 February

ReleaseDassault Aviation launches Falcon 6X, setting new standard in long-range large-cabin segment

2017
13 December

ReleaseFalcon 5X program terminated; a new program launched

13 December

ReleasePratt and Whitney Canada's PurePower PW800 engine selected to power the new Falcon business jet

27 October

ReleaseDassault/Reliance aerospace manufacturing facility in Mihan, Nagpur inaugurated

5 July

ReleaseFalcon 5X first flight

22 May

ReleaseInmarsat's Jet ConneX selected as linefit option by four major business jet manufacturers

21 May

ReleaseDassault selects Honeywell's JetWave high-speed connectivity option for Falcon fleet

28 March

ReleaseDassault's “FalconEye” Combined Vision System now certified on Falcon 8X

22 March

ReleaseRafale: towards standard F4

2016
13 November

ReleaseElbit Systems Combined Vision Systems (CVS) receives first certification

4 July

ReleaseDassault Aviation uses Bruel & Kjaer noise data acquisition system for Falcon 8X business jet certification program

28 June

ReleasePPG electrocoat aerospace primer qualified by Dassault Aviation

28 June

ReleaseDassault's Falcon 8X receives FAA approval

27 June

ReleaseDassault's Falcon 8X receives EASA certification

9 June

ReleaseAirbus Group to sell its remaining stake in Dassault Aviation

23 May

ReleaseDassault's Falcon 8X poised for certification

24 March

ReleaseDassault's Falcon 8X enters final stages of Flight Test and Certification campaign

2015
25 November

ReleaseDassault introduces Combined Vision System (CVS)

15 October

ReleaseFirst two Falcon 8X aircraft start cabin completion

2 June

ReleaseDassault Aviation rolls out first Falcon 5X

2 June

ReleaseHoneywell provides Dassault Falcon 5X with new cockpit technologies that enhance safety, reduce fuel costs

2 June

ReleaseRoll-out: Liebherr-Aerospace on board the Falcon 5X

18 May

ReleaseRockwell Collins to provide advanced cabin management and HD entertainment system on Dassault's new Falcon Jet 5X, 8X

18 May

ReleaseDassault's Falcon 5X to roll out on June 2nd