On the cover of the Apr. 25, 1977 issue of Aviation Week & Space Technology, is an image of the Dassault-Breguet Falcon 50 prototype.

The long-range business jet flies over southeastern France during a recent test flight from flight test center at Istres. The aircraft os powered by three 3,700-lb.-thrust Garrett TFE731-3 turbofans, and will have a range of about 3,600 stat. mi. with six passengers. The first of three pre-production aircraft was expected to fly later in the year. 

Read the full issue which includes news stories: 

U.S./UK talks face tough issues on page 51

Concorde curfew urged at Heathrow on page 52

Pilot judgment cited in 727 accident on page 102

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