The Art of Luxury Issue 37 2019 | Page 46

AVIATION a novel control surface called a flaperon. The 6X is the first business “There is still today a strong market need for a brand new long range jet to use a flaperon, which considerably improves control during aircraft with a very large cabin. The Falcon 6X will be best value for approach, especially on steep descents. money in the 5,000 nm segment, a class all its own.” concluded Trappier. The aircraft also comes with industry leading noise suppression systems, based heavily on experience with the new Falcon 8X – the current benchmark in noise comfort – and an all-new cockpit and third generation EASy III all digital flight deck. It will be delivered with a full package of equipment, including Dassault’s FalconSphere II electronic flight bag and the revolutionary FalconEye Combined Vision System – the first head up display to combine enhanced and synthetic vision capabilities. All Falcon 6X systems and critical equipment will be extensively validated on the ground through new Highly Accelerated Life Tests and Highly Accelerated Stress Screening endurance campaigns intended to enhance reliability and ensure that the aircraft is fully mature from the day of first delivery.  46 The Art of Luxury Issue 37 2019 www.dassaultfalcon.com