Dassault Falcon Jet

The burgeoning sector is facing some concerning trends.

Dassault Falcon Jet has delivered its first Falcon 6X long-range business jet to a U.S. customer, according to Aviation Week Network’s Fleet Database.

Dokia Air, a new private air charter provider in Romania, has become the first operator of a new Falcon jet in the country.

The COVID-19 pandemic initiated an explosion in the way business aviation is used—one that continues today.

Two authorized Honeywell Channel Partners have agreed to collaborate on improved regional support for business jet engines and auxiliary power units.

Dassault executives say final assembly of the first ultra-long-range Falcon 10x is expected to begin in the second half of 2024.

Phoenix Rising Aviation and Global Jet Partners have upgraded a Falcon 900B with the Universal Avionics InSight flight display system for the first time.

Private terminal operator Signature Aviation has opened its newest facility at Des Moines International Airport in Iowa.

Seven business aircraft manufacturer are exhibiting their products at this year's Dubai Airshow, underlining the event's status as the show of choice for OEMs.

Dassault's move is part of a broader masterplan to tailor capacity growth to current and predicted demand.

French business aviation representatives are concerned the government may want to raise the Solidarity Tax On Airfares to fund rail infrastructures.

After two years of flight tests, the Falcon 6X earned EASA and FAA certification on Aug. 22.

The first customer aircraft are on the production line undergoing completion.

The 10-seat-class aircraft will join MHS Aviation's two Falcon 2000LXs, which are part of a 13-strong fleet.

The long-range, large cabin trijet remains popular nearly four decades since it was introduced.

The German Navy wants to expand its planned fleet of Boeing P-8 Poseidon maritime patrol aircraft and acquire uncrewed air systems to supplement them.

Dassault's focus is squarely on resolving its supply chain issues with CEO Eric Trappier describing it as a "daily concern."

France has begun the hunt for a new maritime patrol aircraft by issuing feasibility studies to Airbus and Dassault for potential platforms.

Last year, 32 Falcons were handed over to their customers, a smaller number than planned.

The new member of P&WC’s PurePower PW800-series engines has undergone 4,900 hr. of engine testing.

As flight testing of its new widebody Falcon 6X business jet continues, Dassault Aviation is otherwise preparing for its entry-into-service, including performing reliability testing for systems and components and the stocking of $100 million in parts.

Dassault’s new ultra-wide Falcon 6X business jet will make its debut and roll out of its production facility in Bordeaux-Merignac, France, on Dec. 8, the company confirmed.

The Archange aircraft will use Thales’ CUGE universal electronic warfare payload, and will replace the French Air Force's two C-160G Gabriel platforms.

Deliveries of Dassault’s Falcon business jets have hit a new bottom, at 40 in 2019.

Tempting existing customers with new products remains the lifeblood of the business-aircraft industry.