EASA and FAA certification of Dassault’s Falcon 7X eight-passenger, 5,950-nm trijet are expected “soon,” with deliveries targeted for the second quarter, a Dassault spokesperson told AVwebBiz Tuesday. Dassault’s order book for the $39.2 million aircraft already stands 125 strong and the next available delivery position is now mid-2011. “We believe it’s the most successful large-cabin business jet ever…across the board,” said the spokesman. Dassault’s flight-test program for the aircraft has so far accumulated 1,500 flight test hours over more than 530 flights. As for performance, a December 20 trip was flown with a crew of three and the payload equivalent of eight passengers over 6,100 nm in just under 14 hours. The aircraft landed with 2,100 lbs of fuel remaining and averaged roughly 435 knots over the circuit. The company’s calendar targets FAA and EASA certification by the end of March. “It’s been busy,” the spokesman noted, and Dassault expects demand for the 7X in the coming years to cause internal growth by about 200 employees.
Dassault Falcon 7X Nears Certification
Key Takeaways:
- Dassault's Falcon 7X trijet is expected to receive EASA and FAA certification by the end of March, with deliveries scheduled to begin in the second quarter.
- The $39.2 million aircraft has already garnered 125 orders, pushing new delivery positions to mid-2011 and establishing it as a highly successful large-cabin business jet.
- Its extensive flight-test program, comprising 1,500 hours over 530+ flights, has demonstrated impressive performance, including a 6,100 nm trip with eight passengers in under 14 hours.
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