Falcon 6X completes maiden flight Opens the test campaign for certification. first flight as planned in the first quarter of 2021, demonstrating the maturity of the program and opening the test campaign for certification. Dassault Aviation Chairman/CEO Eric Trappier said, “The 6X is the latest example of the fusion of military know-how and business aviation expertise for which Dassault Aviation is so respected.” With test pilots Bruno Ferry and Fabrice Valette at its controls, aircraft 6X s/n 01 lifted off from Dassault Aviation’s Mérignac plant near Bordeaux, France, for a two hour and thirty minute flight executed per the test plan, with the pilots testing aircraft handling qualities, engine response and the behavior of key aircraft systems. The aircraft topped out at 40,000ft and reached a speed of Mach 0.8 before returning to its base.