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year, with deliveries commencing the Primus Epic. The cockpit features four at M 0.85, while Bombardier’s uS$ 72
same year. Installation of the wings and 14.1” screens and two CCDs (Cursor million Global 7000 can travel 7,300 nm at
engines on the 8X took place in July last Control Devices) which are used by the a speed of M 0.85 with 10 passengers and
year, with ‘ground tests, including flight pilots to control EASy flight deck along four crew. The first new build G650ER was
control system testing, vibration tests with two MKBs (Multifunction Keyboards). delivered by Gulfstream to a customer in
and fuel system testing, concluded in Dassault is looking to make full use of December last year and the Global 7000
November.’ The Falcon 8x is powered by the larger interior space by offering more is due to enter service next year. Dassault
Pratt & Whitney Canada PW307D turbofan than 30 customisable cabin configurations had received orders for 67 Falcon’s as of
engines, which the manufacturer says will to make use of the 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) high, September end last year and delivered 37
receive certification by April this year. 7 ft 8 in (2.34 m) wide and 42 ft 8 in (13 aircraft in the same period. The Falcon
Improvements to the wing design, m) long cabin. There are various options order intake had reached Euro 2,910
engine and an enhanced flight control for the galley, crew rest areas and lounges million as of September end last year,
system allow the new aircraft to match with the option of lavatory and shower compared to EuR 1,965 million for the
the efficiency of the smaller 7X. Dassault installation also being present. With three same period in 2013. The smaller Falcon
claims that the 8X will be up to 35 percent crew and eight passengers, the long range 5X will make its maiden flight this year,
more fuel efficient than any other aircraft in tri-jet is being marketed as being capable with planned entry into service in mid-
the ultra-long range segment, affording a of flying 6,450 nm at M. 0.80 non-stop. 2017. The uS$ 45 million jet will have a
corresponding savings in operating costs. Dassault literature also claims that the range of 5200 nm and a top speed of 0.9M
The PW307D turbofan engines deliver Falcon 8X “is the only ultra-long-range and is already attracting strong interest.
five percent additional performance to business jet that can use London City’s More than 2,300 aircraft belonging to the
allow for the greater range and increased 3,934 foot (1,200 m) runway, after takeoff, Falcon family have been delivered since
maximum take-off weight of the Falcon it can fly nonstop to Dubai or New York.” 1963, when the first Falcon 20 rolled out.
8X, while also improving fuel consumption The uS$ 58 million ultra-long range
and reducing NOx emissions. The Falcon Falcon 8X tri-jet is approximately 10
8X showcases Dassault’s new generation percent more expensive than its Falcon Large cabin with over 30
EASy flight deck, which saw the French 7X stablemate. Gulfstream’s new uS$ 66 custom options combined
firm joining forces with Honeywell to million G650ER can carry eight passengers with range and efficiency a
implement a system based on Honeywell’s and four crew over a distance of 7,500 nm Falcon 8X highlight
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