Powers The Dassault Falcon 7X

Representatives with Pratt & Whitney Canada tell ANN the new PW307A engine has received type certification from the European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) to power the Dassault Falcon 7X business jet (shown below). Officials with PW&C state this achievement marks the final step in the PW307A certification process.

"This is great news and a major milestone for Pratt & Whitney Canada and the Falcon 7X," said Michael Perodeau, Vice President, Corporate Aviation, P&WC. "The Falcon 7X is the first three-engine and longest-range business jet we have ever powered, and we are very pleased with the success of the program."

P&WC is responsible for the Falcon 7X integrated powerplant system, which includes three PW307A engines and their nacelle systems. The 6,400-lb-thrust PW307A engine incorporates a number of advanced technologies, including an advanced shock-management fan for increased flow capacity; powdered-metal high-pressure turbine disks for improved efficiency; and a TALONTM low-emissions combustor.

The enginemaker says the PW307A is designed and built to deliver a high thrust-to-weight ratio, low ownership costs, competitive fuel consumption and excellent reliability.

As Aero-News reported last month, Dassault expects the Falcon 7X to be fully EASA and FAA certified shortly, with first deliveries starting in the second quarter of this year. Two 7X trijets are currently at Dassault's completion center in Little Rock, AR, waiting to be delivered to customers.

FMI: www.pwc.ca, www.dassaultfalcon.com