Business-aviation MRO provider ExecuJet Belgium has secured dual certification from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) and the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to perform both line and heavy maintenance on the Dassault Falcon 6X, the French manufacturer’s new long-range flagship. The approvals, announced on 13 July, also extend to the aviation authorities of Bermuda, Aruba and Guernsey and widen ExecuJet’s existing GoTeam authorisation for AOG support. The recognition means that every Falcon model currently in production – 7X, 8X, 2000LXS, 900LX and now 6X – can be serviced under one roof at ExecuJet’s Brussels facility. With more than 30 Falcon 6Xs already delivered worldwide since its entry into service late last year, demand for European maintenance slots is expected to grow quickly. Dassault’s choice of Brussels underscores Belgium’s strategic location for trans-atlantic corporate traffic and positions the country as a high-end service hub within the single market. For multinational companies that rely on corporate or charter jets to move executives and critical specialists, the approval shortens downtimes: crews can now dispatch directly to Brussels rather than repositioning to Paris-Le Bourget or Zurich for scheduled checks. The Brussels site offers round-the-clock AOG response, avionics upgrades and cabin refurbishments, giving fleet managers a one-stop solution inside the customs union. The FAA sign-off is particularly valuable for U.S.-registered aircraft that frequently shuttle between European headquarters and North-American plants. ExecuJet says the investment also creates new skilled jobs: the company plans to hire additional B1/B2 licensed engineers and type-rated technicians over the next six months. Local aviation schools have welcomed the move, noting the Falcon 6X’s advanced fly-by-wire system will expose trainees to the latest avionics standards. For Belgium’s wider economy, the upgrade consolidates a cluster of high-value aerospace activity around Brussels Airport, complementing cargo, logistics and EU-institution traffic. In practical terms, travel managers should update their emergency-response plans to include ExecuJet Brussels as an authorised repair base for the Falcon 6X, and operators should ensure CAMO software reflects the new EASA and FAA approvals to avoid routing aircraft unnecessarily to other stations.
Source: Aviation24.be
