The future is not longer range
But greener aircraft and more comfortable
Also true.
Of course there will be the owners who always want to have the biggest, fastest, newest etc., but from what I hear, more often their request is for
- reasonable operating cost
- a comfortable ride
- a low cabin altitude
- a large baggage compartment
- a second lavatory in the forward cabin
- and a reliable internet connection
The fact that Dassault has been able to sell > 250 F7X in such a relatively short time means that it cannot be all wrong. And the 5X is taken very seriously by the competitors, it seems. Even though its lower range seems to be a disadvantage...