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Brana: Dassault Adapting in Crisis, Forging Ahead on 6X

Carlos Brana, Dassault executive v-p of civil aircraft, said the restart of production has gone smoothly and the 6X remains on track for 2021 first flight.

Despite the difficulties involved with operating during the Covid-19 pandemic, Dassault Aviation is progressing on development of its Falcon 6X twin-jets, with plans for early 2021 first flight remaining on track. (Photo: Dassault),

By Kerry Lynch • Editor, AIN monthly magazine

May 15, 2020

Dassault Aviation has focused on ramping its production lines back up after a short suspension to accommodate new health and safety measures and, despite the ongoing uncertainties surrounding Covid-19, is working to keep its Falcon 6X program on track with first flight still anticipated next year, according to a senior company executive.

Carlos Brana, Dassault’s executive v-p of civil aircraft, said the restart of production—which halted in mid-March for a few weeks—has gone smoothly and the company’s priority is to “emerge from this crisis in a strong position.”

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