Dassault delays Falcon 10X citing tighter post-Max certification rules

Dassault Aviation has delayed the entry into service of its new Falcon 10X ultra-long-range business jet by up to two years, pushing the date to as late as 2029. This marks the program’s second delay, directly attributed to a more complex regulatory landscape following the Boeing 737 Max crashes in the late 2010s. Regulatory scrutiny intensified after those incidents, leading to stricter certification rules for aircraft designs. Dassault cites this evolving environment as the primary reason for the revised schedule. The company is currently working through these updated requirements to ensure the Falcon 10X meets all necessary standards before commencing operations.