Dassault Falcon 8X Starts Flight-test Campaign
Dassault's new business jet program is on schedule for mid-2016 certification.
Dassault's new flagship, the 6,450-nm Falcon 8X, made its maiden flight on February 6. During the inaugural flight, the trijet leveled off at 5,000 feet and raised its landing gear before beginning flight handling maneuvers and system tests at 15,000 feet. It later climbed to FL400, accelerating to Mach 0.80. (Photo: Dassault Falcon)
Dassault's new flagship, the 6,450-nm Falcon 8X, made its maiden flight on February 6. During the inaugural flight, the trijet leveled off at 5,000 feet and raised its landing gear before beginning flight handling maneuvers and system tests at 15,000 feet. It later climbed to FL400, accelerating to Mach 0.80. (Photo: Dassault Falcon)