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FlightGlobal • Dominic Perry

Dassault Falcon 10X completes maiden flight, launching flight-test campaign ahead of 2027 type certification

Dassault Aviation’s all-new Falcon 10X completed its first flight on June 19, kicking off a flight-test campaign that the manufacturer says will support its target for type certification in 2027. The maiden sortie is positioned as evidence of program maturity for what Dassault describes as its largest and longest-range jet.

AirInsight • Addison Schonland

Falcon 10X First Flight Breaks High-End Duopoly

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2026-06-19T04:53:26.241931-07:00
PaxEx   Leadership   Europe   Airlines  
Bloomberg • Kate Duffy, Leen Al-Rashdan

Ryanair Extends CEO Michael O’Leary’s Contract Until 2032

By Bloomberg: Ryanair Holdings Plc, the largest discount carrier in Europe, is extending the contract of brash Chief Executive Officer Michael O’Leary until 2032 and giving the billionaire an opportunity to earn another massive payout.

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2026-06-19T06:39:27.906889-07:00
PaxEx   ALPA   Airline Industry & Market Trends   Airlines   United Airlines  
Paddle Your Own Kanoo • Mateusz Maszczynski

Non-Rev United Airlines Flight Attendants Might Soon Be Allowed to Use Crew Rest Bunks On Long-Haul Flights

By Paddle Your Own Kanoo: United Airlines flight attendants using their ‘non-rev’ travel privileges might soon be allowed to use the secret crew rest bunks on widebody aircraft equipped with the facilities, after the crew union reached an agreement on the matter with the Chicago-based airline.

2026-06-19T08:09:55.073023-07:00