The Good Design® Award, established in 1950 by Eero Saarinen, Charles and Ray Eames, is the world’s oldest and most prestigious recognition of design excellence. It honors high-quality design that blends innovation, function, and aesthetics, placing Dassault’s NeXus among the best in global engineering and design.

A Flight Deck of the Future

Developed for Dassault’s all-new Falcon 10X business jet, set to enter service in 2027, NeXus represents a major leap in avionics and flight control systems. Drawing inspiration from Dassault’s advanced fighter jet technology, the system introduces a highly intuitive, smart cockpit environment designed to reduce pilot workload and enhance situational awareness.

“The whole idea behind NeXus is to create a flight deck environment that keeps pilots sharp in all flight conditions. In the process, it makes the Falcon 10X a joy to fly and sets a new safety standard for civil aviation,” said Carlos Brana, EVP of Civil Aircraft at Dassault Aviation.

Smart Throttle & Next-Level Automation

One of NeXus’s most revolutionary features is its Smart Throttle—the first of its kind in civil aviation. Borrowed from the twin-engine Rafale fighter, this single-lever system controls both engines, streamlining power management and enhancing safety. Integrated with the Falcon 10X’s fly-by-wire system, the Smart Throttle automates engine adjustments for takeoff, noise abatement, climb gradients, and even emergency scenarios, ensuring optimal performance at all times.

Another standout safety feature is the Automatic Recovery Mode, designed to assist pilots in wake turbulence encounters. In such situations, the autopilot and Smart Throttle work together to stabilise the aircraft automatically, ensuring a safe attitude and airspeed.

Dual HUD—A New Standard in Flight Operation

NeXus also introduces a dual Head-Up Display (HUD) system as a primary pilot interface, a first in civil aviation. With this system, pilots can rely on HUD technology to display both flight guidance and real-world visual references, even in complete darkness, thanks to Dassault’s FalconEye sensor package and global terrain database.

Designed for Long-Haul Excellence

With the Falcon 10X capable of flights exceeding 15 hours, NeXus is designed to reduce pilot fatigue while maintaining peak performance. The flight deck’s ergonomic layout, intuitive controls, and advanced automation create a comfortable, high-functioning cockpit environment, ensuring pilots remain alert and engaged throughout long-haul missions.

Dassault’s latest recognition with the Good Design® Award highlights the company’s commitment to innovation, pilot-centric design, and safety leadership in business aviation. As the Falcon 10X prepares for its 2027 debut, the NeXus flight deck sets a new benchmark for the future of cockpit technology.