First Falcon 6X hits the Final Assembly Line

First Falcon 6X hits the Final Assembly Line

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Dassault Aviation welcomed the first production aircraft of the extra twin widebody Falcon 6X to the Falcon Completion Center in Little Rock, Arkansas.

 

Falcon 6X serial number five was moved on Friday, January 28 from Dassault's production facility in Merignac, where all Falcons complete initial assembly, to the 116,000-foot Little Rock facility. squares. The plane landed around 1 pm (local time).

 

“The arrival of the first Falcon 6X to Little Rock marks a very positive milestone in this program,” said Eric Trappier, President and CEO of Dassault Aviation. “Our teams have been working tirelessly behind the scenes to prepare for the completion of 6X and we are benefiting from very good momentum as we move towards certification.”

 

Little Rock teams have been prepping for months ahead of the arrival of the first Falcon 6X, with new engineering solutions aimed at accelerating the completion and delivery cycle. A technical team dedicated to the 6X carried out robustness and cycling tests on the equipment and components in preparation for assembly. Engineers have also designed processes that will allow for “one-time installation” indoors, further reducing completion time.

 

Advanced digital technologies are at the forefront of efforts to streamline completion activities. This includes a dedicated 'virtual plateau' capable of displaying any system or component on the aircraft, using Dassault Systemes 3D CATIA software for project and lifecycle management. This software helps teams visualize and plan the most efficient approach to completing each aircraft.

 

Finishing will be carried out in a spacious, state-of-the-art hangar that became operational in 2015. The hangar was designed from the ground up to accommodate completions of new advanced models such as the Falcon 6X.

 

Currently, three Falcon 6X aircraft are involved in Dassault's rigorous flight test program, including one undergoing extreme weather and endurance testing. Pratt & Whitney Canada PW812D engine recently received Transport Canada certification, with EASA and FAA certifications expected soon.

 

A fourth aircraft equipped with a full interior will fly at the end of the first quarter and will conduct a round-the-world campaign aimed at demonstrating the full maturity of the aircraft systems upon entry into service.

 

The first Falcon 6X is expected to enter service later this year.

 

About Dassault Aviation

Dassault Aviation is a leading aerospace company with a presence in more than 90 countries on six continents. Dassault designs and builds the Falcon family of business jets, as well as the Rafale fighter jet. The company employs more than 12,000 people and has production facilities in France and the United States, as well as a worldwide service network. Since the launch of the first Falcon 20 in 1963, more than 2,650 Falcons have been delivered. The tri-jet and twin-engine lines offer excellent efficiency and comfort, with ranges from 3,500 nm to 7,500 nm. They include the flagship Falcon 10X, the pioneers Falcon 7X and 8X, the widebody Falcon 6X and the versatile Falcon 900LX, 2000LXS and 2000S. Falcon Customer Service continues to rank #1 in top business aviation surveys.

 

About Dassault Falcon Jet

 

Dassault Falcon Jet Corp., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, France. Dassault Falcon Jet markets and supports the Falcon family of business jets throughout North and South America.

 

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