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Dassault Chief Discusses Future Falcon
While frustrated with the new delay to the 5X program, Dassault Aviation is forging ahead with plans for a new business jet and a digital design process.
Dassault Aviation chairman and CEO Eric Trappier.
Dassault Aviation chairman and CEO Eric Trappier.

Dassault Aviation chairman and CEO Eric Trappier expressed frustration over news that Safran's Silvercrest, the engine for the Falcon 5X, is facing new delays because of a problem with acceleration of the high-pressure compressor at high altitudes. During an interview with AIN at NBAA 2017, he said Safran revealed the problem about a week before the show opened.


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