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Pratt andamp; Whitney Canada joins Dassault in celebrating the Falcon 6X entry into service, powered by twin Pratt andamp; Whitney Canada PW812D turbofan engines.
The engine proved its capabilities throughout the development of the 6X and its flight test program. The PW812D engines were given positive praise by Dassault Aviation pilots and maintenance technicians. The engine fuel economy allows the largest-ever Falcon to fly missions up to 5,500 nautical miles.RELATED STORY:Dassault Falcon 6X enters into service
Each element of the PW800 engine and its service has been developed with sustainability in mind. The engine family is considered the most efficient and environmentally responsible in its class, offering double-digit improvements in fuel burn, emissions and noise compared to the current generation of engines. This engine can fly on a 50 percent blend of jet fuel A and SAF, with 100 percent SAF testing being conducted for future in-service flights. The PW812D was often flown using SAF during the flight test campaign.RELATED STORIES:Pratt andamp; Whitney celebrates 1 billion flying hours, 60 years of service for PT6 enginePratt andamp; Whitney hits milestone for GTF engines
With impeccable performance and unmatched customer satisfaction, the PW800 engine requires 40 percent less scheduled maintenance and 20 percent fewer inspections than other engines in its class. Customers will benefit from an exclusive and personalized premium service for their maintenance and support needs at any time and in any place around the world. Pratt andamp; Whitney Canada engines have amassed over one billion hours of flight across the entire fleet since the PT6 was introduced in 1963. The PW800 engine family contributed over 330,000 hours towards the fleet total, highlighting the confidence placed in the engine series by operators globally.RELATED STORIES:Falcon 6X receives FAA, EASA certificationDassault requests deviation from EASA on Falcon 6X certificationPratt and Whitney engine for Falcon 6X gets certified by FAA
The PW812D engine was FAA certified on Dec. 2, 2022. The FAA was the third aviation authority to approve the engine, following certification by Transport Canada and the European Union Aviation Safety Agency. There were 6,100 hours of performance testing and 1,150 hours of flight testing, with 20,000 hours on the engine core. The entirety of the PW800 group has undergone 240,000 hours of testing, including 42,000 hours of flight testing, as of the date of the PW812D certification in 2022. The engine shares a common core with the GTF engine, which has achieved over 15 million hours since its launch in 2016.
Dassault announced Monday that the Falcon 6X entered into service on Nov. 30. Type-certification was granted on Aug. 22 by both EASA and the FAA and since then, post-certification upgrades required by EASA have been applied. The certification concluded a two-year-long test campaign with 1,500 flight hours logged around the world. The jet has already been recognized with several design awards and is considered to have the most spacious cabin in the long-range business jet segment. The plane completed its maiden slight in March 2021 and began its test campaign ahead of certification. Originally scheduled to enter into service in 2022, the 6X passed through the testing phase like cold weather testing, until the engine was certified in December 2022. Upon engine certification, the Falcon's entry into service was projected for 2023.PW800 engine
"We applaud the Dassault Aviation team for the successful entry into service of the first Falcon 6X aircraft," Pratt andamp; Whitney Canada President Maria Della Posta said. "Pratt andamp; Whitney Canada has a long-standing relationship with Dassault, powering the Falcon 2000LXS, 7X and 8X. Together, we have grown our relationship to best serve the interests of our common customers and look forward to the very promising future for this remarkable jet."