Did you know some Private Jets have windows in the ceiling?
- timrees4
- Jul 15
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 20
Falcon 6X - the Skylight
When Dassault set out to design the Falcon 6X, they weren’t just building another business jet - they were reinventing the flying experience. And at the heart of that reimagination? A bold, unexpected feature you won’t find on any other private jet in its class: the skylight.
Yes, you read that right. The Falcon 6X has a real skylight—a beautifully engineered, sun-soaked slice of the sky right above the galley. And it’s not just for looks (although it certainly delivers on that front). It transforms the entire cabin experience.
✨ Natural Light, Elevated
Step aboard the Falcon 6X, and the first thing you’ll notice, aside from the cabin’s sheer size, is how bright and open everything feels. Dassault already leads the industry with 30 extra-large windows, but the skylight takes things even further.
Positioned above the entrance and galley area, this feature floods the forward section with natural daylight, giving you a sense of openness before you even sit down. Morning departures feel fresher, and even long-haul flights seem somehow… lighter.
🛫 From First Impressions to Final Descent
Why is this such a big deal? In aviation interiors, light is luxury. Cabin designers have long played with indirect LEDs and clever window placement to combat the compressed feeling of flight. But natural light? That’s a whole new altitude.
The skylight in the Falcon 6X:
Enhances well-being: Natural light helps reset circadian rhythms, perfect for long-range missions.
Improves ambiance: The galley becomes a bright, welcoming space, not a dark corridor.
Creates a “wow” factor: Let’s face it, who expects a skylight at 51,000 feet?
A Jet That Feels Like a Penthouse
The Falcon 6X’s cabin is already the tallest and widest in its class. Add in the skylight, and it doesn’t just feel like a jet, it feels like a flying penthouse. One where the sky is always just a glance away.
Why No One Else Has One?
So while others stuck with clever lighting tricks, Dassault literally opened up the ceiling....well, actually this isn't strictly true. The Hondajet actually has two small skylights in the lavatory to provide a little extra natural light - sutble enough that many people would not even notice. In terms of a decorative flourish, we would say the Falcon 6X wins the point.
