(08 Oct 2021)
Dassault Aviation has upgraded the interior of its
flagship aircraft, the ultra-long-range Falcon 8X.
New LED lighting, including high quality white
light and a variety of programmable settings, reduces strain on
the eyes while new sunrise/sunset functions help adapt to new time
zones and stimulate a natural circadian rhythm on long,
intercontinental flights.
The 8X cabin remains one of the most versatile in
the industry, with multiple cabin configuration options, including
a spacious galley, plus-size stateroom options, and an optional
extended aft lavatory with shower.
New acoustics reinforce the 8X cabin’s standing as
one of the quietest on the market, with noise levels averaging
below 50 dB thanks to careful acoustic mapping and application of
isolation mounts, noise reduction materials and fine tuning of
environment systems designed to modulate potentially distracting
frequencies.
Throughout the cabin, subtle changes have been
introduced to improve the passenger experience. Typical of these
are additional iPad storage and charging areas in the mid-cabin
bulkhead that keep personal devices easily accessible but out of
sight when not required.
The entryway/galley area also displays a number of
new features — largely based on cabin crew feedback — including a
more comfortable crew rest area and an improved, more efficient
galley equipped with a larger sink, new faucet, better lighting,
larger chiller, and increased storage space.
A new Innovative Cabin System (ICS) combines and
simplifies control of cabin management and entertainment
functions. The ICS interface is intuitive and can be activated via
a personal device, as many passengers prefer, or via cabin touch
panels. The latter are literally at your fingertips, flush mounted
into the cabin side ledge. Touch sensitivity is similar to that on
a smart phone or tablet device.
The cabin is fully Bluetooth capable, allowing
passengers to stream music through the aircraft’s speakers or
through a wireless headset. Once connected through Bluetooth, the
ICS app identifies a passenger’s seated location and proposes
environmental settings for temperature, lighting and window shade
adjustment.
Dassault’s FalconConnect communications service
provides a full line-up of passenger cabin connectivity
applications, including real-time videoconferencing, voice over
IP, Internet browsing, and email, virtually anywhere, anytime.
Other passenger-pleasing features include
FalconSkyView, which streams the view ahead on aircraft outfitted
with external cameras, and the 8X’s Digital Flight Control System
designed to ensure an ultra-smooth ride, whatever the weather
conditions.
“The upgrade incorporates the latest cabin
technology and contemporary stylistic thinking from our interior
teams,” said Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation.
“We’ve taken a proven platform, and, with the help of extensive
customer input, enhanced it with a range of new features intended
to enhance cabin comfort.”
The new interior design will be on display at
NBAA-BACE from 12 to 14 October in Las Vegas, USA.
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