Dassault Aviation has been a stalwart within business aviation for many decades. Inflight Editor Satu Dahl speaks with Carlos Brana, Executive Vice President, Civil Aircraft at Dassault Aviation, about the company’s new ultra-large cabin Falcon 6X business jet, as well as its highly anticipated, ultra-long-range Falcon 10X, expected to be publicly rolled out in March.
Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 10X (pictured) will have an even larger passenger cabin than the Falcon 6X. Image: Dassault
With a rich heritage and innovative design that keeps pushing boundaries, the Dassault Aviation Falcon aircraft has always been in demand. Speaking with Inflight, Carlos Brana, Executive Vice President, Civil Aircraft at Dassault Aviation, shares more about which Falcons are seeing the highest interest currently.
“Our company delivered 37 Falcons last year, as compared to 31 in 2024, and we received 31 aircraft orders last year as compared to 26 in 2024,” he says, adding that the company is seeing a lot of interest in the Falcon 6X because it is Dassault Aviation’s newest aircraft in service.
“Now that the aircraft is in operation, potential customers have more opportunities to see it. One of the unique features of the 6X is the ultra-large cabin. The cabin’s comfort and spaciousness is something you can only truly appreciate if you experience it for yourself.”
According to Brana, the 6X has the largest cabin-cross section of any purpose-built business jet. Its interior passenger cabin is 1.98 metres high and 2.58 metres wide.
He adds: “We are also seeing a lot of interest in the Falcon 10X, which will have an even larger passenger cabin than the 6X. Its interior cabin will be 2.03 metres high and 2.77 metres wide.”
The 10X will have a 7,500 nautical mile range – sufficient to fly non-stop from London to anywhere in North America or Asia.
Brana says: “The 6X and 10X are real ‘game changers’ for us because it marks our entry into the ultra-large cabin segment of the market.”
TIME WELL SPENT
When it comes to more specific details of cabin design and what features Falcon customers are requesting at the moment, Brana tells Inflight: “Cabin discussions today are driven by how the aircraft is actually used during long flights.
“Operational feedback from the Falcon 6X shows that the larger cabin cross-section is not just a design feature – it is being used as intended. “Passengers are working for most of the flight, supported by high-speed connectivity, and the combination of personal space and very low noise levels allows that to happen comfortably.
“Comfort remains a major priority for intercontinental travel. Low cabin altitude, quietness and a layout that allows for separate working, dining and resting areas are consistently requested because they reduce fatigue and make the time on board usable.”
Another key feature for a seamless working environment is having a reliable onboard Wi-Fi.
“Connectivity is now a baseline expectation rather than an option,” says Brana. “The cabin is expected to function as a normal working environment, with uninterrupted access to company systems and real-time communication.”
Carlos Brana is the Executive Vice President, Civil Aircraft at Dassault Aviation. Image: Dassault
One of the key enablers for enhanced connectivity on board business aircraft has been the Gogo Plane Simple Ka-band tail mount antenna system. The system recently received EASA STC approvals for the Dassault Falcon 7X and 8X.
Brana says: “There has been a lot of innovation taking place in the satcom industry when it comes to in-flight connectivity. It means customers now have more choice. We have seen customer interest in Gogo’s Plane Simple Ka-band terminal but have also seen strong interest in the service offerings of Starlink, Gogo Galileo and Honeywell’s JetWave X.
“Customers like Falcons because of the aircraft’s versatility and flexibility. When it comes to in-flight connectivity solutions, we like to remain versatile and flexible too, meaning we will work with the different satcom service providers so we can best meet the different needs and requirements of our customers.
“Overall, the emphasis is practical: space, quietness, connectivity and layouts that support different activities during a long flight.”
THE SKY’S THE LIMIT
Brana thinks there are plenty of market growth opportunities within the business aviation industry globally.
“We see opportunities to grow our sales in the ultra-large cabin, ultra-long range segment of the market now that we have the 6X and will have the 10X in future.”
In terms of geography, Brana says North America and Europe will remain Dassault Aviation’s biggest markets, but the 6X is helping the company to make further inroads into the Middle Eastern market.
“The 6X’s 5,500 nautical mile range means that from Dubai it can fly non-stop to anywhere in Europe, Africa and Asia. Asia Pacific, meanwhile, will continue to be an important growth market for us.
“The market fundamentals are good for business aviation in this region because of the distances between major business centres and the limited availability of direct scheduled airline connections on many city pairs.
“Southeast Asia and India, in particular, continue to show strong structural fundamentals, with sustained economic growth, increasing cross-border business activity and ongoing airport development. These factors support higher utilisation and long-term fleet expansion.”
This article was published in the March/April 2026 edition of Inflight. To read more articles like this, apply for your complimentary subscription today.
