On February 6, 2026 — Dassault Aviation released the detailed schedule for its 2026 Falcon Regional Maintenance & Operations (M&O) seminar series, providing owners, operators, pilots, cabin crew, and technicians with essential updates across the entire Falcon lineup—including the ultra-long-range Falcon 8X.
The seminars aim to deliver in-depth briefings on Falcon programs, best practices for maintenance and operations, enhancements to the global MRO (Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul) network, and dedicated breakout sessions tailored to different roles. Key topics will cover new developments in Falcon aircraft, service bulletins, safety initiatives, and network expansions, such as the recent opening of Dassault’s new facility in Melbourne, Florida.
The 2026 series kicks off in Europe and progresses regionally:
March 24-25: Paris, France (kickoff event)
April 7-8: Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
April 28-29: Dallas, Texas, USA
May 13: Toluca, Mexico
October 14-15: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (final event)
These in-person gatherings are a cornerstone of Dassault’s customer support strategy, allowing Falcon operators to stay ahead of regulatory changes, software updates, and performance optimizations. For the Falcon 8X—known for its 6,450 nautical mile range, tri-jet efficiency, quiet cabin (equivalent to ~3,900 ft altitude at cruise), and short-field capabilities—the seminars offer valuable insights into sustaining high dispatch reliability on long-haul routes.
Meanwhile, on February 3, the company appointed Didier Raynard as Senior Vice President of Sales for the Asia-Pacific region, potentially boosting Falcon sales (including the 8X) in high-growth markets.
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The Falcon family was prominently featured at the Singapore Airshow 2026 (February 3-8), though the spotlight was on the in-service Falcon 6X. Shared technologies, such as Dassault’s advanced Digital Flight Control System (DFCS), continue to underpin the 8X’s performance edge over competitors.
Dassault subsidiary ExecuJet MRO Services completed the first Starlink satellite internet retrofit on a Falcon 8X in late 2025/early 2026. Performed under a Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) developed by Dassault Falcon Jet, the upgrade equips the aircraft with Starlink’s latest aviation hardware for high-speed, low-latency connectivity—enabling seamless video calls, cloud access, and large file transfers during ultra-long flights.
Additional installations are underway at facilities in Belgium, Geneva, and the United States, preserving the 8X’s signature quiet cabin environment.
No accidents, new major orders, production halts, or certification issues have been reported for the Falcon 8X in February 2026. The jet remains a staple for high-net-worth individuals, corporations, and charter operators seeking a balance of range, comfort, and lower operating costs compared to rivals like the Gulfstream G650 or Bombardier Global series.
For operators in West Africa (including Accra-based charters), the 8X continues to excel on routes to Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Asia with favorable winds.