Dassault Falcon Jet

Late component deliveries are still impeding the production of Dassault Aviation’s Falcon business jets, both at the aerostructures manufacturing and final assembly stages, CEO Éric Trappier said July 22.

Dawit Lemma, the new chair of the African Business Aviation Association (AfBAA), shares wide-ranging thoughts on Africa's role in global business aviation.

Dassault’s Falcon 7X faces tough competition yet is owners rarely sell.

“If that’s a business jet, it needs winglets,” blended winglet chief Joe Clark said about the nascent Boeing Business Jet.

Dassault plans to deliver 25 Rafales in 2025, a 19% increase from the year prior when the aircraft-maker handed over 21 of the combat aircraft.

Although CEO Eric Trappier had expected 35 Falcon deliveries in 2024, the actual figure stands higher than 2023’s total of 26.

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.