Six Appeal

Dassault Aviation moved quickly to fill the void left by its axed Falcon 5X programme, unveiling the bigger and more capable 6X. Airliner World’s James Ronayne reports from Paris.

Dassault Aviation unveiled its new Falcon 6X business jet in Paris on February 28. It replaces the 5X which was cancelled in December due to ongoing issues with its Silvercrest engines. ALL PHOTOS DASSAULT AVIATION UNLESS STATED

When Eric Trappier announced the termination of the Falcon 5X programme on December 13, the Dassault Aviation CEO promised a new model that would deliver the same benefits as the axed aircraft and, in some instances, build on them. A little over two months after the 5X was scrapped due to ongoing issues with its Snecma Silvercrest engines, Trappier took to the stage in Dassault’s sparkling hangar at Paris/Le Bourget to introduce the Falcon 6X.

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