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Falcon 10X begins flight-test campaign, targets type certification in 2027

Dassault’s new flagship ultra-long-range business jet, the Falcon 10X, completed its maiden flight June 19 and has entered an initial flight-test campaign. The program is aiming for type certification of the 10X in 2027, with Rolls-Royce Pearl 10X engines powering the first flight.

Discovered 2026-06-19T04:53:26.241931-07:00 | 2026-06-19T04:53:26.241931-07:00

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What Hype is tracking

  • The Falcon 10X maiden flight marks the official start of the certification flight-test campaign for Dassault’s next-generation ultra-long-range flagship, following the company’s earlier market positioning for the 6X/10X long-range platform (source:581e7a3f-f5ed-4b95-b305-4f4909f2789d).
  • Dassault is targeting type certification in 2027, a key milestone that will shape delivery timing, production ramp planning, and competitive dynamics in the high-end long-range bizjet segment.
  • Rolls-Royce’s Pearl 10X powering the first flight links the airframe and propulsion readiness track—critical for stakeholders assessing performance and risk ahead of type certification (source:ab8e1cbb-b529-4d30-ae04-17e45789b804).

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