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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.

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

Inflight Online

Dassault positions Falcon 6X and Falcon 10X as ultra-large-cabin long-range “comfort + connectivity” propositions

2026-06-16T05:03:52.889273-07:00

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France successfully conducts first supersonic Rafale firing test of MBDA MICA NG

2026-06-05T04:42:33.076030-07:00

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Team Gen 6 and Spain’s post-FCAS pivot: Airbus, Indra and German industry line up for a next-generation combat-air roadmap

2026-06-11T00:14:13.236263-07:00

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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.

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

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

Inflight Online

Dassault positions Falcon 6X and Falcon 10X as ultra-large-cabin long-range “comfort + connectivity” propositions Dassault Aviation says its ultra-large-cabin Falcon 6X and Falcon 10X combine cabin comfort and onboard connectivity with long-range capability, targeting ultra-premium travelers seeking a step-change in experience on larger business jets. The company frames the pair as a market-shaping platform in the high-end long-range segment.

2026-06-16T05:03:52.889273-07:00

Dassault positions Falcon 6X and Falcon 10X as ultra-large-cabin long-range “comfort + connectivity” propositions

Air Data News

Team Gen 6 and Spain’s post-FCAS pivot: Airbus, Indra and German industry line up for a next-generation combat-air roadmap As FCAS unravels, Airbus, Indra and other European defence and aerospace firms are offering Spain an alternative path to its next combat-air capabilities. Germany’s Team Gen 6 group—signed by eight companies at ILA Berlin—positions a post-FCAS sixth-generation effort supported by Spanish industry, alongside options including Eurofighter continuity, swarming drones and a combat cloud architecture.

2026-06-11T00:14:13.236263-07:00

Team Gen 6 and Spain’s post-FCAS pivot: Airbus, Indra and German industry line up for a next-generation combat-air roadmap

AeroTime

France successfully conducts first supersonic Rafale firing test of MBDA MICA NG France’s defense procurement agency (DGA) and MBDA have completed a successful first test of the MICA NG air-to-air missile fired from a Dassault Rafale while the jet flew at supersonic speed. The trial validated the missile’s infrared seeker performance under the high thermal loads of supersonic flight, clearing a key hurdle toward qualification and operational service.

2026-06-05T04:42:33.076030-07:00

France successfully conducts first supersonic Rafale firing test of MBDA MICA NG

AeroTime

Taiwan signs new five-year Dassault support contract to sustain Mirage 2000-5 fleet Taiwan has signed a new five-year support agreement with Dassault to keep its Mirage 2000-5 fleet available and operationally safe. The deal reinforces long-term sustainment for the aging multirole type, focused on maintaining readiness rather than replacing capacity with newer fighters.

2026-06-03T03:42:12.744272-07:00

Taiwan signs new five-year Dassault support contract to sustain Mirage 2000-5 fleet

Inflight Online

ExecuJet expands Falcon 7X heavy maintenance capability in Sydney ahead of Oct 2026 C-checks ExecuJet MRO Services Australasia is investing in its Sydney Airport facility to expand Dassault Falcon maintenance capability, adding specialist tooling, training, and technical resources. The work is designed to prepare the site to support upcoming Falcon 7X heavy maintenance, including C-checks starting October 2026.

2026-06-03T02:43:27.805888-07:00

ExecuJet expands Falcon 7X heavy maintenance capability in Sydney ahead of Oct 2026 C-checks

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Indonesia inducts Rafale fighters, A400M MRTT airlifter and Falcon 8X in Jakarta On May 18, Indonesia’s Air Force (TNI-AU) formally accepted and inducted a new batch of aircraft at Halim Perdanakusuma Air Base, including six Dassault Rafale (four two-seat and two single-seat) plus an Airbus A400M MRTT and four Falcon 8X jets. The handover also showcased integration-ready combat capability with Meteor and AASM Hammer weapons.

2026-05-18T22:24:06.519735-07:00

Indonesia inducts Rafale fighters, A400M MRTT airlifter and Falcon 8X in Jakarta

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ESA Space Rider advances qualification and testing toward first flight readiness as Dassault VORTEX pursues runway-return reusab ESA’s Space Rider is progressing through key test and qualification milestones designed to move the reusable spacecraft concept closer to flight readiness. In parallel, Dassault is developing the VORTEX runway-return spaceplane concept for LEO capability, with the effort positioned as an emerging European reusability path pending funding and demonstrations.

2026-05-06T12:57:24.365123-07:00

ESA Space Rider advances qualification and testing toward first flight readiness as Dassault VORTEX pursues runway-return reusab

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

Dassault positions Falcon 6X and Falcon 10X as ultra-large-cabin long-range “comfort + connectivity” propositions

France successfully conducts first supersonic Rafale firing test of MBDA MICA NG

Team Gen 6 and Spain’s post-FCAS pivot: Airbus, Indra and German industry line up for a next-generation combat-air roadmap

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