Inside the brand-new Dassault Falcon 10X private jet: set to fly from 2025, this luxurious US$75 million aircraft is dubbed the ‘penthouse of the skies’ and compares to the Bombardier Global 7500
French firm Dassault just brought a model of its Falcon 10X private jet to the Paris Air Show, which took place from June 19 to 26. It’s not due to go into service until 2025 – but the cabin tour showed just how luxurious it’ll be.
With a shower on board and a 203cm (6 ft 8 inches) tall cabin, it’s nicknamed “the penthouse of the skies”.
Here’s what the US$75 million Dassault Falcon 10X will look like when it does take to the skies.
The bathroom
The Falcon 10X’s cabin is its greatest asset. At 203cm (6 ft 8 inches) tall, it has an extra 12.7cm (five inches) on the G700.
The marble floor adds to the luxury, with a toilet that would look more at home in a hotel than a plane.
The bedroom
Dassault kitted out this cabin with a television at the foot of the bed too – but there’s a bigger screen coming up as well.
The next section is dedicated to watching TV, with a nice little couch opposite, including some storage areas underneath to maximise the use of space.
The main seating area
Then you move into the main seating area, which includes eight chairs in this layout. They’re very comfortable with a sleek modern design that looks unique compared to a typical plane seat.
And it includes tables that fold out from the side, whether for dinner or work – with the one on the left set up with an iPad.
Plus some small storage compartments beneath the windows.
There are buttons next to all the seats, including two light switches and a way to request a flight attendant.
They add to the luxury atmosphere in the jet, which a Dassault spokesperson told us is nicknamed “the penthouse of the skies”.
Small control panels are in most of the sections too. They include apps to control the temperature and lights in the cabin, a map of the jet and Falcon SkyView, which uses external cameras to stream the view.
The refreshments area
The last section before the cockpit is the galley to prepare food and drink. That includes a small sink and plenty of counter space where a box of expensive Pierre Marcolini chocolates had been laid out during our tour.
Plus a good amount of cabinet space for glasses, and a coffee maker. And two convection ovens to get a proper dining experience. You’ll find a door and a mirror just opposite that.
And finally, the cockpit itself.
Dassault says the flight deck will use a digital flight control system derived from its military technology. And with its FalconEye combined vision system, the 10X “will be capable of operating in essentially zero ceiling/visibility conditions”.
- When French firm Dassault introduced its new Falcon 10X private jet at the Paris Air Show, spectators were wowed by its incredible features – including a very spacious 203cm tall cabin
- Nicknamed the ‘penthouse of the skies’, this luxurious aircraft features a bedroom, bathroom, seating area with Yves Saint Laurent and Jean Paul Gaultier books and is comparable to the Gulfstream G700