Dassault Falcon 10X Completes Maiden Flight Ahead of Certification Campaign
BY Composights
Published: 30 Jun 2026
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Dassault Aviation has successfully completed the maiden flight of its Falcon 10X, marking the beginning of the aircraft's flight-test and certification campaign for the company's next-generation ultra-long-range business jet.
The first flight represents a significant milestone in the Falcon 10X development program, validating key aircraft systems and moving the platform into the next phase of performance evaluation ahead of entry into service.
This inaugural flight is another milestone for Dassault, said Chairman and CEO Eric Trappier. It is a reflection of the dedication and high skill of our engineering, production, and flight teams, and also the quality of our global network of partners. All of us are excited to see this day as we launch into a new phase for the 10X.
The aircraft is powered by two Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X turbofan engines, each producing more than 18,000 pounds of thrust, supporting the performance required for ultra-long-range business aviation missions.
The Falcon 10X also incorporates a new generation of flight deck technologies designed to enhance pilot workload management and operational safety. These include a single Smart Throttle that simultaneously manages both engines, an enhanced head-up display, automatic upset recovery, terrain avoidance and windshear recovery functions, along with additional flight control features inspired by military aircraft to improve handling in demanding operating conditions.
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Designed as Dassault's largest business jet, the Falcon 10X features the most spacious cabin in the company's portfolio, with a cross-section measuring 9 ft. 1 in. wide and 6 ft. 8 in. high. The cabin can accommodate up to 19 passengers across three or four configurable living areas, each offering independent temperature control to maximize passenger comfort on long-haul flights.
To support both cabin volume and long-range efficiency, Dassault optimized the aircraft's aerodynamic design through refinements to the nose, fuselage fairing and tail surfaces to reduce drag. A key feature of the aircraft is its newly developed fully composite wing, which contributes to lower structural weight while improving aerodynamic efficiency and overall performance.
The Falcon 10X is designed to fly up to 7,500 nautical miles at a cruising speed of Mach 0.85, enabling nonstop connections between long-distance city pairs such as New York and Shanghai, Los Angeles and Sydney, Paris and Santiago, and S o Paulo and Dubai.
The maiden flight marks an important step in the Falcon 10X program as Dassault advances testing of its flagship business jet, combining lightweight composite structures, advanced aerodynamics, and next-generation flight technologies to support long-range business aviation operations.
Source- Dassault Falcon | News
