Opportunity
Federal Register #FAA-2026-4885
FAA Issues Special Conditions for Honeywell-Modified Dassault Falcon 900EX Electronic System Security
Buyer
Federal Aviation Administration
Posted
June 18, 2026
Respond By
August 03, 2026
Identifier
FAA-2026-4885
NAICS
541512, 541690
This FAA notice addresses new safety requirements for a modified business jet: - Government Buyer: - Federal Aviation Administration (FAA), Department of Transportation - OEMs Involved: - Honeywell Aerospace US LLC (modification provider) - Dassault Aviation (original aircraft manufacturer) - Scope of Modification: - Installation of a digital systems architecture on the Dassault Falcon 900EX - Increased connectivity to external networks (operator networks, wireless devices, internet, satellite communications, electronic flight bags) - Previously isolated electronic assets now exposed to potential external access - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Establishes special safety conditions to address electronic system security vulnerabilities - Requires protection against unauthorized external access to airplane systems - Mandates identification and assessment of security threats - Operators must implement effective protection strategies and maintain continued airworthiness with proper procedures and safeguards - No specific products, part numbers, or purchase quantities are listed - This is not a procurement or award announcement, but a regulatory notice setting new standards for modified aircraft electronic systems
Description
These special conditions are issued for the Dassault Aviation Model Falcon 900EX airplane as modified by Honeywell Aerospace US LLC. The modification involves the installation of a digital systems architecture that increases connectivity to and access from external network sources to the airplane's previously isolated electronic assets. The current airworthiness regulations do not adequately address safety standards for this novel design feature. These special conditions establish additional safety standards to ensure a level of safety equivalent to existing standards, addressing potential security vulnerabilities and unauthorized access risks.