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Dassault Appears Poised To Start Falcon 10X Flight Testing
A published image of a 10X prototype in Bordeaux appears to show ground tests underway
Dassault Falcon 10X
According to sources, the Dassault Falcon 10X is expected to begin flight testing in 2026.

Dassault appears to be getting closer to the start of flight testing for its ultra-long-range Falcon 10X, according to images of the first 10X prototype posted this week by French aviation media group Actu Aero. The aircraft manufacturer declined to comment on reports that first flight could happen in early 2026, but it has confirmed plans for a purpose-built production facility for the 10X at its site at Bordeaux-Mérignac Airport in southwest France.

A photo of what appears to be a Falcon 10X prototype shows an aircraft with power on during ground testing. Dassault is expected to stage a rollout event for its flagship model in the new year and is targeting service entry in 2027. A longer-than-anticipated development timeline saw the new jet’s type certification target slipping from late 2025