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A formidable competitor has just entered the ultra-long-range category. May 2021 Dassault has formally launched the Falcon 10X, a 7,500-nautical-mile competitor to the Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700, adding the French airframer to the ranks of ultra-long-range business jet manufacturers. The 10X is expected to be certified and enter service in 2025. “Today we are introducing a new benchmark in business aviation,” said Dassault chairman and CEO Eric Trappier. “The 10X will offer an unrivaled passenger experience over both short- and long-duration flights, along with breakthr...

 - May 6, 2021, 11:20 AM Dassault has formally launched the Falcon 10X, a 7,500-nm competitor to the Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700, adding the French manufacturer to the ranks of ultra-long-range business jet manufacturers. The 10X is expected to be certified and enter service in 2025. “Today we are introducing a new benchmark in business aviation,” said Dassault chairman and CEO Eric Trappier. “The 10X will offer an unrivaled passenger experience over both short- and long-duration flights, along with breakthrough safety features derived from frontline fighter technology....

18,250lb-thrust Conscious that at maximum range, both passengers and crew will be subject to flights of 15h or more, Dassault felt it needed to “rethink and reshape” the experience. Customers should be able to enjoy the flight so “they can exit the aircraft and start their working day as if nothing had happened”, says Brana. Workload for the pilots is alleviated so they can “be alert at critical times of the flight”. Indeed, while the cabin has been designed from the ground up to maximise passenger comfort and convenience, arguably more significant innovation has been lavished on ...