Dassault Aviation received firm orders for 23 Falcon aircraft in the first half of 2026, up from eight in the same period of 2025. The value of those orders reached €1.854 billion, more than twice the previous year's figure.
Compared with eight in the first half of 2025.
More than double the €903 million recorded a year earlier.
Aircraft at 30 June 2026, up from 73 at the end of 2025.
Falcon aircraft delivered, generating €1.213 billion in sales.
The Falcon backlog increased from 73 to 83 aircraft between December 2025 and June 2026. Dassault attributes the change to stronger demand for new aircraft, although it has not disclosed the mix by model or customer.
Stronger demand for new aircraft
The recovery comes at an important point in the Falcon product cycle. The Falcon 6X is now in service, while the Falcon 10X completed its first flight on 19 June 2026. Aviation International News also reported the renewed Asian interest highlighted by Dassault's management.
Dassault delivered 13 Falcon aircraft during the half-year and recorded €1.213 billion in Falcon sales. The figures show commercial and delivery activity, but they do not reveal which models are attracting the largest share of demand.
The Falcon 10X moves forward on a longer timeline
The Falcon 10X's first flight is a meaningful milestone, but entry into service is now scheduled for 2029. For clients considering an ultra-long-range aircraft, programme timing matters alongside performance, cabin design and operating costs.
Delivery positions, programme maturity and real-world availability can weigh as heavily as published range. The 10X will enter a segment where Gulfstream and Bombardier already offer established products, increasing competition among large-cabin business jet manufacturers.
In business aviation, the right aircraft is not chosen on specifications alone. Mission, availability and the real operating cost still make the difference.
What this may mean for the market
The increase in orders confirms continuing demand for new, long-range, high-performance aircraft. If the trend holds, it could put more pressure on selected delivery positions.
It may also create more activity in the pre-owned market as some owners prepare to renew their fleets. This is PCA's market interpretation, not a figure confirmed by Dassault: the outcome will depend on the model mix, delivery timing and available supply.
For a client looking to fly, buy or simply compare solutions, the right choice still starts with the mission. Range, baggage capacity, airport access, availability, operating cost and service level need to be assessed together.
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