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New €53m Falcon 6X Joins Irish Air Corps Fleet

Tuesday, 16 December 2025 15:41

By Martin Osborne - Head Of News

The Falcon 6X replaces the Learjet 45 and is expected to be operational in early 2026.

The Irish Air Corps has taken delivery of a new Dassault Falcon 6X strategic reach aircraft at a cost of €53 million excluding VAT.

The aircraft arrived at Casement Aerodrome and will be used for airlift, air-ambulance transfers, emergency evacuations and overseas Defence Forces support.

The Falcon 6X replaces the Learjet 45 and is expected to be operational in early 2026.

With a maximum range of over 5,000 nautical miles, it can comfortably reach destinations such as the Western Coast of the USA.

It has a total capacity of 17 persons and a passenger capacity of 14.

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