Dassault gives its best-selling Falcon 2000 a major cockpit upgrade

Dassault Aviation has shared plans to introduce its fourth-generation EASy IV flight deck on new Falcon 2000LXS business jets, as well as offering the system as a retrofit for existing EASy-equipped aircraft across the Falcon 2000 series. 

The company announced the upgrade on October 20, 2026, during the National Business Aviation Association’s Business Aviation Convention and Exhibition (NBAA-BACE) in Las Vegas.  

The upgrade introduces faster processing, sharper displays, 2D and 3D airport moving maps, enhanced Jeppesen chart features, and a next-generation flight management system supporting required navigation performance (RNP) approaches. 

When paired with Dassault’s optional FalconEye combined vision system, EASy IV is also designed to improve pilot situational awareness during low-visibility approaches. 

Extending EASy IV across the Falcon fleet 

The passenger cabin of a Dassault Falcon 2000LXS business jet, which offers a range of 4,000 nautical miles. (Credit: Dassault Aviation)The Falcon 2000LXS currently uses the EASy II flight deck, based on Honeywell’s Primus Epic avionics platform. 

According to Dassault, the upgrade reflects continued demand for the aircraft and will introduce capabilities supporting future regulatory requirements, although no specific regulations have been identified. The French manufacturer did not provide a certification timeline. 

Dassault first announced EASy IV in October 2022, introducing it as standard equipment for the Falcon 6X and new-build Falcon 8X aircraft, with retrofit options for earlier Falcon 7X and 8X jets. 

The original EASy IV package included additional features such as runway overrun awareness and alerting, an updated traffic collision avoidance system with ADS-B In and Out, and RNP authorization required (RNP AR) approaches. 

Retrofit eligibility limited to EASy-equipped aircraft 

A Dassault Falcon 2000LXS in flight. More than 700 aircraft from the Falcon 2000 family have been produced since the type entered service in 1995. (Credit: Dassault Aviation)Dassault describes the Falcon 2000 series as its best-selling business aircraft, with more than 700 having been produced since the type entered service in 1995. Nearly 700 remain in service, according to the manufacturer’s website. 

The Falcon 2000 family first received EASy avionics with the Falcon 2000EX EASy, certified in 2004. Earlier aircraft equipped with Collins avionics will not be covered by the announced upgrade. 

“This latest step keeps the flight deck at the leading edge and will keep the 2000-series a strong market competitor in the years ahead,” said Eric Trappier, chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation. “It modernizes the existing fleet and enhances aircraft value.” 

The Falcon 2000LXS has a range of 4,000 nautical miles (7,408 kilometers) and is designed for short-field operations. Carlos Brana, Dassault’s executive vice president for civil aircraft, declared that the new avionics would reinforce the aircraft’s position in a market where airport accessibility and operating efficiency remain key selling points. The post Dassault gives its best-selling Falcon 2000 a major cockpit upgrade appeared first on AeroTime.

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