Press Release

Issued by Dassault Aviation.

August 14, 2018

The Latin American Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition (LABACE) will feature a virtual representation of Dassault's newest aircraft, the Falcon 6X, the most spacious, advanced and versatile ultra-widebody twinjet in business aviation. This new 5,500 nm aircraft will make its first flight in early 2021 and begin deliveries in 2022.

Additionally, the static display will include the ultra-long range 6,450 nm/12,000 km Falcon 8X trijet and the 4,000 nm/7,700 km Falcon 2000LXS short field twinjet. The event runs from August 14-16 at São Paulo's Congonhas Airport.

The 5,500 nm/10,186 km Falcon 6X will feature a cabin six feet, six inches (1.98 m) high and 8 feet 6 inches (2.58 m) wide. the highest and widest cross section in a purpose built business jet. Nearly 40 feet 8 inches (12.3 m) long, it will offer more cabin volume than any other Falcon ever designed.

The new twinjet will also be equipped with the industry's most advanced digital flight control and cockpit technologies, drawing on heritage from Dassault fighter jet programs. It will be the first business jet to carry a flaperon, a new control device that further improves control during approach, especially on steep descents.

The 6X will make its first flight in early 2021 and begin deliveries in 2022.

Virtual reality demonstrations will enable viewers to experience the 6X's entirely new passenger-centric cabin, three lounge configurations and multiple large entry and crew rest options. Visitors will also get a glimpse of the aircraft's all-new cockpit, centered around a third generation of the award-winning EASy III all digital flight deck. All demonstrations will be in the chalet.

Dassault will be located at Chalet 5116 during LABACE.