- Falcon 10X entry into service has been delayed to the second half of 2029.
- The previous target was late 2027.
- The primary cause is a more rigid regulatory framework post-Boeing 737 MAX.
- The maiden flight occurred on 19 June 2026.
- This is the program’s second major postponement.
Dassault Aviation has delayed the Entry Into Service of its Falcon 10X ultra-long-range business jet to the second half of 2029, pushing the timeline back from a previous late-2027 target. CEO Eric Trappier announced the extension during the company’s 2026 half-year financial results. The primary cause is a significantly more rigid and complex regulatory framework globally following the Boeing 737 MAX software and design crises.
The Falcon 10X is an entirely new clean-sheet aircraft utilising state-of-the-art architectures, bound by modern testing milestones that did not impact older development programmes. Dassault anticipates a cautious two-and-a-half-year gap between its debut flight and final approval to clear heightened regulatory hurdles. The announcement follows the successful maiden flight on 19 June 2026 and the near-completion of a second test jet at Mérignac.
A third test unit is being outfitted with a full cabin interior to validate operational systems and cabin functionality. This marks the program’s second major postponement, as the jet was originally targeting a 2025 release but was previously delayed to 2027 due to pandemic-driven global supply chain bottlenecks. The Falcon 10X competes with the Bombardier Global 8000 and Gulfstream G800.
