Falcon 5X Timing Still Unclear, as New Engine Issue Surfaces
When the 5X rolled out in June, its first flight was pegged for September, but the new twinjet has yet to fly.
When it rolled out the Falcon 5X in June, Dassault said the first flight was pegged for September, but engine issues have delayed that schedule. The immediate problem with the Snecma Silvercrest turbofans involves slight deformation of the engine casing found during high-temperature testing. (Photo: Thierry Dubois/AIN)
When it rolled out the Falcon 5X in June, Dassault said the first flight was pegged for September, but engine issues have delayed that schedule. The immediate problem with the Snecma Silvercrest turbofans involves slight deformation of the engine casing found during high-temperature testing. (Photo: Thierry Dubois/AIN)