Dassault Aviation Falcon orders nearly triple in H1 as 10X takes first flight | Corporate Jet Investor | CJI news

Dassault’s Falcon business saw a strong first half of 2026, with orders nearly tripling year-on-year and the flagship Falcon 10X completing its maiden flight. Falcon order intake reached €1.8 billion in H1 2026, up from €903 million a year earlier, with 23 orders booked versus eight in H1 2025. Deliveries rose slightly to 13 aircraft from 12 previously. The Falcon backlog grew to €5.4 billion as of June 30, 2026, representing 83 aircraft. Net sales for the half were €1.2 billion. The Falcon 10X first flew on June 19, with entry into service rescheduled to 2029, and Dassault is renovating parts of its Istres facility in southern France for flight testing.