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ExecuJet secures Falcon 6X FAA and EASA approvals

The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have approved ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium to perform both line and heavy maintenance on the Dassault Falcon 6X.

The company has also received certification from the civil aviation authorities of Bermuda, Aruba and Guernsey to carry out line and heavy maintenance on the aircraft.

In addition, ExecuJet MRO Services Belgium’s Dassault MRO GoTeam approval has been extended to include aircraft-on-ground (AOG) support for the Falcon 6X. The approval expands the support network available to Falcon 6X operators and further strengthens the company’s position as a trusted Dassault-owned MRO partner in Europe and beyond.

The Falcon 6X is Dassault Aviation’s latest production aircraft and flagship business jet. With a range of 5,500 nautical miles, it can operate non-stop from London to destinations across North America, Africa, the Middle East and Asia.

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