EASA Approves Falcon 6X for Enhanced Vision Approaches
The European Union Aviation Safety Agency has approved Dassault’s Falcon 6X for enhanced flight vision system operations using the manufacturer’s FalconEye head-up display technology. The amendment to the aircraft’s type certificate, issued on September 3, allows operators to conduct approaches down to 100 feet decision height under Category I conditions, even in poor visibility.
FalconEye combines synthetic vision from a terrain and obstacle database with real-time infrared and low-light camera imagery, presenting pilots with a single, clear view of the runway environment. The system improves situational awareness during low-altitude approaches in fog, mist, or nighttime conditions, making runway obstacles and approach lights visible much earlier than by eye alone.
Initially, EASA’s approval applies to a single head-up display configuration, but Dassault says it plans to secure certification for a dual HUD setup so both pilots can share the same enhanced vision inputs. The technology also supports nonprecision continuous descent final approach techniques, which can improve safety and reduce noise on approach.
The Falcon 6X, Dassault’s latest long-range twinjet, entered service earlier this year with a large cabin and advanced flight deck systems. Enhanced vision approval underscores Dassault’s push to equip its newest business jet with cutting-edge avionics that reduce operational limits and enhance safety in challenging weather.
Separately, Swiss operator Albinati Aeronautics recently became the first to fly a Falcon 6X into France’s Cannes Mandelieu Airport after working with Dassault and local authorities to accommodate the airport’s short runway and strict noise restrictions.
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