Dassault Falcon 8X
Saint-Cloud, France
The Dassault Falcon 8X combines a long cabin with a distinctive three-engine airframe, creating an aircraft intended for extended international travel. The interior can be organised into three lounge areas, giving passengers separate settings for work, dining and relaxation. Large windows and adjustable lighting help the cabin adapt as a journey moves from daylight into evening. Dassault offers considerable freedom in the interior plan. Choices can include a larger galley, a crew rest area or an aft shower, depending on the priorities of the owner. A privacy suite provides another way to divide the cabin, with seating that can be converted for rest. The resulting atmosphere varies with the chosen upholstery, woodwork and furniture, but the underlying idea is to make a lengthy flight usable in several different ways. FalconConnect supports communications and entertainment, while passengers can manage aspects of their surroundings through personal devices. Behind the cabin, the aircraft combines digital flight controls with Dassault's EASy flight deck. For a travelling party, the 8X's main attraction is the scope to balance shared living space with quieter corners, especially on journeys where meetings, meals and sleep need to fit within the same flight.