Dassault Aviation Unveils Long-Range Falcon 10X Business Jet
French aircraft manufacturer Dassault Aviation has introduced its new long-range business jet, the Falcon 10X, at its Mérignac facility in France. Priced at approximately $80 million, the jet targets the ultra-luxury segment of the business aviation market, aiming to compete with North American rivals.
The Falcon 10X is designed to offer the widest cabin in its class, with a planned range of around 7,500 nautical miles (13,900 km), enabling non-stop flights on long-haul routes such as New York to Shanghai.
At the unveiling, Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier emphasized that the jet is built for maximum comfort and safety on ultra-long-range flights, and that most sales are expected to come from corporate clients rather than government leaders.
Originally announced in 2021, the Falcon 10X’s entry into service has been delayed multiple times due to the pandemic, with first deliveries now planned for the end of the decade. Notably, the jet will be powered by British-made Rolls-Royce engines, a first for Dassault.
The Falcon 10X will compete directly with Canada-based Bombardier Global 8000 and Gulfstream Aerospace G800 business jets, intensifying competition in the long-range, ultra-luxury segment. Analysts note that in 2025, Bombardier and Gulfstream combined delivered roughly four times more jets than Dassault.
