Dassault Aviation rolled out its first Falcon 10X prototype on March 10, 2026, at its Bordeaux assembly line, marking a key step toward flight testing. Chairman and CEO Éric Trappier attended the event for the ultra-long-range business jet, designed for 7,500 nm range at speeds up to Mach 0.925.
Three test aircraft are structurally complete, and Dassault has received Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engines—rated at over 18,000 lb thrust—for all three. The airframer shifted the maiden flight from a 2025 target to 2026 for safety, with type certification planned for late 2027 and service entry to follow. Final assembly of early prototypes is underway, alongside ground testing.
The Falcon 10X features the widest cabin in its class at 109 in, accommodating up to 19 passengers, with a maximum altitude of 51,000 ft, takeoff distance under 6,000 ft, and landing under 2,500 ft. Its carbon fiber composite wings, derived from Rafale fighter technology, debut on a Dassault civil aircraft. The Digital Flight Control System includes automated protections, while the NeXus cockpit integrates touch-screen displays and dual FalconEye enhanced vision systems for low-visibility operations.
Cabin enhancements include pressure equivalent to 3,000 ft at 41,000 ft cruise, 100% fresh air renewal, and 38 large windows. Dassault reports 31 Falcon orders in 2025, up from 26 in 2024, with a 73-aircraft backlog. Parallel Falcon 6X production ramps up, with over 20 delivered and more than 5,000 flight hours accumulated. Support infrastructure, including MRO planning and Falconscan diagnostics, advances ahead of entry into service.