New Software Updates to Improve Capability and Procedures
Dassault is set to deliver its 75th Falcon 7X during a ceremony
at EBACE in Geneva, Switzerland on Tuesday. The 5,950 nautical mile
tri-jet is now operating in 24 different countries and has logged
over 30,000 flight hours and 15,000 takeoffs and landings. The 7X
was jointly certified by the FAA and EASA in April, 2007, and has
since received type certification from 14 countries with orders
being received in 42 countries.
"The rapid accumulation of flight hours by our Falcon 7X fleet
is a testament to its reliability," said John Rosanvallon,
President and CEO of Dassault Falcon. "No other aircraft offers the
same efficiency, range of performance or technological advancements
as those available in our flagship aircraft." The Falcon 7X is
powered by three Pratt and Whitney Canada PW307A engines that help
make the Falcon 7X category leader with both fuel efficiency and
airport performance.
The backlog of the Falcon 7X now stands at 120 aircraft. "Given
the events in our industry over the past eighteen months, having
such a strong backlog is proof of the aircraft's versatility and
the recognition in the marketplace that the Falcon 7X is a true
industry leader," continued Rosanvallon.
Upcoming Falcon 7X
Enhancements
The 7X is set to receive a new round of enhancements with the
release of five Service Bulletins. Among the modifications is the
"Load 10" update to the EASy flight deck. Load 10 includes TOLD
(Takeoff and Landing Data), which provides automatic computation of
engine ratings and key speeds (V1, VR, V2) as well as landing
distances, field length and other related data.
Provided in Load 10 is Windshear Escape Guidance, which gives
direction to pilots to minimize altitude loss while maintaining a
safe stall margin. Another new feature, Runway Awareness and
Advisory System (RAAS), provides aural alerts during approaches,
landing and ground operations to help increase situational
awareness.
Additionally, certification of the Falcon 7X Enhanced Flight
Vision System (EFVS) is expected in the middle of 2010. The EFVS
increases situational awareness in difficult weather conditions and
provides an operational benefit to properly trained crews which
will allow approaches to be flown with a decision height as low as
100 feet above ground level.
"This newest update of the avionics and flight deck of the 7X
brings an enhanced level of reliability, performance and safety to
what is the most advanced business jet in the world," said
Rosanvallon.