https://freerepublic.com/tag/falcon10x/ en-us Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:56:16 GMT Focus Forum 15 https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4385001/posts The successful first flight represents a significant step forward for Dassault Aviation. Dassault Aviation has achieved a major milestone in its business jet program as the all-new Falcon 10X successfully completed its maiden flight. The step marks the beginning of the aircraft’s flight-test campaign and demonstrating the maturity of the development program. The inaugural flight took place from Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport in France, where test pilot Sébastien Dupont de Dinechin and copilot Fabrice Dougnac lifted off aboard the Falcon 10X for a mission lasting approximately two and a half hours. During the flight, the crew evaluated the aircraft’s handling characteristics and... Interesting Engineering https://freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/4385001/posts#comment Tue, 23 Jun 2026 02:56:16 GMT