ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East, a wholly owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, has received approval from India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) to perform heavy maintenance checks on Dassault Falcon 6X aircraft. The milestone coincides with the delivery of India’s first Falcon 6X later this month, with a second scheduled before the end of the year.

The Falcon 6X is a long-range, ultra-large cabin business jet with a 5,500 nautical mile range, enabling flights from Mumbai to destinations across Europe, the Middle East and Asia.

In addition to the new DGCA approval, ExecuJet MRO Services Middle East is certified by the European Union Aviation Safety Agency and the UAE’s General Civil Aviation Authority to maintain the Falcon 6X. Approvals from the US Federal Aviation Administration and Saudi Arabia’s General Authority of Civil Aviation are also in progress.

“We are delighted to extend our support for Falcon 6X operators in India,” says Nick Weber, regional vice president for the Middle East at ExecuJet MRO Services. “These additional certifications strengthen our position as a leading MRO centre in the region.”

Under the DGCA approval, the company is authorised to perform heavy maintenance on Indian-registered Falcon 6X aircraft, including 36-month checks, at its facility at Dubai’s Al Maktoum International Airport.

“As a Dassault factory-owned MRO facility, we are able to carry out work under manufacturer warranty on behalf of our customers,” Weber adds. “We support all current Falcon models and have a highly experienced workforce trained directly by Dassault. India is an important market for us, accounting for around five per cent of our total business.”

According to Asian Sky data, India is Asia Pacific’s fastest-growing and third-largest business jet market, with 168 aircraft as of the end of 2024. ExecuJet MRO Services has also expanded capabilities with DGCA approval to conduct 3C heavy maintenance inspections on Indian-registered Falcon 2000/900 and 7/8X aircraft.

“We applied for this additional approval in response to increasing demand in India,” Weber notes. “As more customer enquiries come in, we will continue to expand the range of aircraft we can support in the country.”

ExecuJet MRO Services operates a 15,500 sqm facility at Al Maktoum International Airport. Its internationally certified team provides airframe and component maintenance, engine support, cabin refurbishments, avionics upgrades and satcom installations.