French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation has unveiled the new Falcon 10X business jet, which represents the new flagship of the Falcon family. The aircraft was presented to more than 400 customers, partners and aviation industry leaders in a new production hall in Bordeaux Mérignac.
During the unveiling ceremony held on March 10, the Falcon 10X was introduced as a new technological and comfort benchmark in the long range business aviation segment. The President and CEO of the company, Eric Trappier, stated that the goal of the project was to allow passengers to experience the time spent on board as a natural extension of their everyday life, rather than a period between departure and destination.
The Falcon 10X features the largest cabin ever developed for a purpose built business jet. The cabin is eight inches wider and two inches taller than its nearest competitor, allowing interior configurations that resemble a modern living or working environment more than a traditional aircraft cabin.
The cabin measures 2.77 meters in width and 2.03 meters in height, which is larger than the cabin of some regional aircraft. The interior can be configured in three or four zones, including dining areas, Falcon Privacy Suites, full size bedrooms and optional shower installations.
The new Falcon was also designed with strong performance capabilities. The aircraft will reach a maximum speed of Mach 0.925 and a maximum range of around 7,500 nautical miles. These capabilities allow nonstop flights between major global cities such as New York and Shanghai, Los Angeles and Sydney, São Paulo and Dubai, or Beijing and Paris.
Passenger comfort has been enhanced through several advanced features. At a cruising altitude of 41,000 feet, cabin pressure will be maintained at the equivalent of just 3,000 feet, while the cabin continuously receives 100 percent fresh air. The interior is divided into individually adjustable temperature zones. Additional natural light is provided by 38 large windows, nearly 50 percent larger than those installed on the Falcon 8X.
One of the key technological innovations is the aircraft’s new all composite wing, the first of its kind in business aviation. The advanced structure combines composite materials with Dassault’s traditional high lift devices, such as slats and flaps, improving aerodynamic efficiency while reducing aircraft weight.
The Falcon 10X also introduces a new cockpit called NeXus. The system integrates large touch screen displays and advanced automation tools designed to reduce pilot workload and improve situational awareness during demanding phases of flight. The aircraft also includes a dual FalconEye enhanced vision system as standard equipment, enabling safer operations in low visibility conditions.
The aircraft features the third generation of the digital fly by wire flight control system. The system is integrated with the Smart Throttle control concept inspired by the controls of the Dassault Rafale fighter jet, allowing automated engine management and additional assistance for pilots during different operational scenarios.
Power for the aircraft is provided by Pearl 10X engines developed by Rolls-Royce. Each engine produces more than 18,000 pounds of thrust and is based on the advanced Advance2 core, delivering high efficiency together with lower noise levels and reduced emissions.
Following the unveiling, the Falcon 10X program now moves into the next stage of development, extensive flight testing. These tests will validate the aircraft’s projected performance and prepare the most advanced Falcon ever built for entry into service.
Over more than 110 years of operations, Dassault Aviation has delivered more than 10,000 military and civil aircraft in over 90 countries worldwide, including around 2,800 Falcon business jets. In 2025 the company employed around 15,000 people and reported revenues of €7.4 billion.
