Dassault is highlighting its push toward longer-range, larger aircraft during NBAA-BACE next week, showcasing a full-scale mockup of its 7,500-nm Falcon 10X alongside a mockup of the 5,500-nm Falcon 6X. It will also bring an actual Falcon 8X trijet to the show’s static display at Henderson Executive Airport outside Las Vegas.

"We are investing considerable talent and resources in developing new capabilities for long-range travelers," said Dassault Aviation chairman and CEO Eric Trappier. "Operators will be excited to see exactly what this is going to mean for the onboard flying experience."

The debut of the 10X mockup comes five months after Dassault unveiled what is to be its new flagship, and its largest and longest-range aircraft yet. In addition to its ultra-long range, the cabin—at 6 feet 9 inches high and 9 feet 1 inch wide—is larger than wider and taller than any other traditional business jet. It competes with the Bombardier Global 7500 and Gulfstream G700.

Dassault's 10X will be fitted with a neXus flight deck, including touch screen displays throughout and the Falcon Smart Throttle. Dassault expects to obtain certification for the model in 2025.

In addition to the 10X, Dassault is bringing a full-scale Falcon 6X mockup. The French airframer has three of that model busy in flight test as it proceeds toward the long-awaited certification in 2022. A fourth aircraft, the second to sport a full interior, is on schedule to fly later this year and will then head on a global tour that will test the cabin systems to ensure they are ready for market entry. All four will have flown within a year; the first 6X took to the skies in March.

A cabin height of 78 inches and a width of 102 inches pushes the 6X into the large cabin segment. The cabin can accommodate up to 16 passengers in three lounge areas. 

Joining the mockups is the actual 8X aircraft, Dassault’s current flagship with a 6,450-nm range and nearly 1,700 cubic feet of cabin space that provides for numerous layouts in three zones. The aircraft appearing in Las Vegas has been restyled to highlight comfort, connectivity, and productivity, Dassault said, with flowing lines and curved surfaces to provide a feeling of uninterrupted spaciousness. The interior incorporates new LED lighting with sunrise/sunset functions, as well as touch controls that are flush-mounted in the side ledges in concert with the styling of seamless lines.