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Gestair Aviation Malta adds Falcon 900LX

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AXIS Aviation adds Falcon 6X in Austria and Citation CJ in San Marino

AXIS Aviation has added a Dassault Falcon 6X in Austria and a Cessna Citation CJ in San Marino. The brief report provides no further details on the aircraft, timing or intended operations.

Air Data News

France plans solo sixth-generation fighter development after FCAS breakup

France intends to continue work on a next-generation combat aircraft without Germany and Spain, following the collapse of the three-country Future Combat Air System partnership. The government is targeting a new demonstrator development phase in 2027, though funding and industrial arrangements remain unresolved.

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France leases Dassault Falcon 8X to cover government fleet maintenance

France is leasing a Falcon 8X to provide coverage while its government fleet undergoes maintenance. The available report does not specify the lease duration, cost or which aircraft are being maintained.

Flying Magazine

2003 Dassault Falcon 2000 for sale with Collins Pro Line 21 retrofit and low airframe hours

An AircraftForSale feature highlights a 2003 Dassault Falcon 2000 as a transatlantic-capable business jet. The aircraft is described as having a freshly retrofitted Collins Pro Line 21 panel and low total airframe hours.

FlightGlobal

Dassault’s second Falcon 10X prototype begins flight testing

Dassault Aviation has flown its second Falcon 10X prototype three times since the aircraft’s unannounced maiden sortie on Sept. 24, adding another jet to the ultra-long-range business aircraft’s test campaign. The flights mark the latest step in development, though the available reports provide no further details on test objectives or timing.

AeroTime

Dassault positions Rafale for Portugal’s F-16 replacement with industry cooperation pact

Dassault Aviation has signed a cooperation agreement with AED Cluster Portugal as it seeks to position the Rafale in Portugal’s competition to replace 24 F-16AM/BM fighters. The pact is intended to explore industrial partnerships as Saab and Embraer deepen their defense relationship in the market.

Air Data News

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Canada’s first F-35A flies as Ottawa reviews planned 88-fighter purchase

Canada’s first F-35A, identified as AR-1, has completed a roughly 90-minute maiden flight from Lockheed Martin’s Fort Worth plant. The milestone comes as Ottawa remains obligated to purchase 16 aircraft but has yet to commit to the full planned fleet of 88 fighters.