Dassault Studies New Aircraft, Awaits Market Upturn
The next boom may be eluding business aircraft manufacturers, but Dassault has been among the leaders in innovating throughout the downturn.

Dassault Aviation is lamenting a continuing weak business aviation market and says that 2017 will likely be another difficult year, but the company continues to improve its products and is turning its attention to what might follow the Falcon 8X, the French aircraft manufacturer said on Monday at NBAA 2016. Meanwhile, the delayed 5X received a brief mention as the company adjusts schedules following development issues with the Snecma Silvercrest engine—first flight is now expected by the end of next year, with entry into service in 2020, the company said.