Dassault Aviation’s ExecuJet MRO Services Australia is preparing its facility and personnel for entry into service of the Falcon 6X, the French manufacturer’s largest business jet. The 6X received FAA and EASA certification on August 22, and the first customer aircraft are undergoing completions in preparation for delivery, which will occur shortly.

To prepare for the 6X’s arrival in Australia and New Zealand, ExecuJet has sent technicians to France and the U.S. for maintenance training. Pratt & Whitney Canada-approved training organizations have also been training ExecuJet's technicians on the 6X’s PW812D engines. ExecuJet’s Australia operation employs more than 80 personnel and plans to add more technicians.

“Our investment in training and tooling for the 6X strengthens our position as a center of excellence for Dassault Aviation civil aircraft in Australasia,” said Grant Ingall, ExecuJet MRO regional v-p for Australasia. “The [tools] we are investing in include the specific ones for the Falcon 6X airframe and PW812D engines. We have also applied for certification from the relevant civil aviation regulators, such as the FAA, to be approved to do line maintenance on this new aircraft type.”

In addition to Australia, ExecuJet MRO Services also has facilities in Asia, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.