Falcon 10X jet rollout is set for March 2026

Dassault Aviation (Paris, France) has announced that it will formally unveil its next-generation business jet, the Falcon 10X, on March 10, 2026, a milestone in the program’s development.

The rollout event — to be followed by an intensive flight-testing campaign — is part of Dassault’s plan to advance toward type certification ahead of customer deliveries. The announcement, shared by Aviation Week, confirms the date and underscores the company’s intent to accelerate progress on what will be its largest and most capable business jet to date.

According to the Aviation Week report, the rollout is expected to bolster Dassault’s sales momentum, with the company reporting 31 Falcon business jet orders in 2025, up from 26 in 2024, and a year-end backlog of 73 aircraft. The Falcon 10X itself is an ultra-long-range, twin-engine business jet designed for a 7,500-nautical-mile range. It uses carbon fiber composites, specifically for its high-speed, long-range wing design. Leveraging technology from the Rafale fighter jet, this marks the first time Dassault has used composite wings on a civil aircraft.

While earlier plans had targeted deliveries as early as 2025, these schedules have shifted due to supply chain challenges and Dassault’s intensified focus on other programs.

The Falcon 10X program continues to advance toward certification and eventual entry into service. Rolls-Royce has completed its flight trials of the Pearl 10X engines, which are rated at 18,000 pounds of thrust, and delivered the first engines to Dassault. Other reporting by AINonline.com indicates final assembly of early prototypes is underway with ground testing in progress, and flight testing expected to begin in 2026, positioning the aircraft for a 2027 service entry target.