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The Dassault Falcon turns 50
On 4th May 1963, the Mystère 20 prototype took off for the first time, with René Bigand and Jean Dillaire at the controls.
The Mystère 20 was designed by the Mérignac teams (Paul Déplante, Paul Chassagne, René Lemaire) on… Continue reading
Dassault’s New Falcon 2000S and Falcon 2000LXS Earn EASA Certification
The two newest members of the Falcon family of business jets, the 2000S and 2000LXS, have received EASA certification. Approval from the FAA is expected to follow shortly.
Unveiled in May 2011, the Falcon 2000S is the new entry level… Continue reading
Dassault Falcon to Provide On-Site Support at Global Events in 2013
Dassault Falcon will once again support operators attending the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland with a dedicated technical team positioned at nearby Zurich Airport.
The forum, which takes place January 23-27, brings together intellectuals, business leaders and heads of… Continue reading
India may buy up to 189 French Rafale combat jets
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India could buy up to 189 of the Rafale fighter jets currently being used by France to bomb Islamist militants in Mali, sources close to negotiations on the multi-billion dollar deal have told AFP.
The possibility of an additional… Continue reading
India is fine-tuning a contract to buy 126 French Dassault Rafale jets
India is fine-tuning a contract to buy 126 French-made Rafale fighter jets, foreign minister Salman Khurshid said on Thursday, adding that Paris would have to “wait a little” to pop the bubbly.
India last year selected Dassault Aviation as its… Continue reading
Dassault’s Falcon 2000S Beats Performance Targets
When certified in early 2013, the final performance specifications for the Falcon 2000S will be substantially better than initially projected.
An 18 month test program that lasted 350 flight hours over 150 flights demonstrated better than expected low speed performance,… Continue reading
Dassault Falcon Poised For Growth in the Middle East
Dassault Falcon sees demand for business jets recovering throughout the Middle East, spurred on by large regional operators and the increased globalization of commerce.
Plans call for Dassault to deliver six Falcons to Middle East customers over the next 18… Continue reading
Dassault Introduces the Falcon 2000LXS
(Orlando, Florida, October 30, 2012) – Dassault Falcon today launched the Falcon 2000LXS, offering improved airport performance, payload and cabin comfort compared to the Falcon 2000LX which it will replace in 2014. The 4,000 nm Falcon 2000LXS will allow operators… Continue reading
Dassault Aviation and Thales complete delivery of France’s Rafale C137
The DGA (French defenceprocurement agency) has officially taken delivery of the Rafale C137, the first production Rafale equipped with the Thales RBE2 AESA* radar, at Dassault Aviation’s Mérignac establishment near Bordeaux.
The Rafale is the first European combat aircraft in… Continue reading
200th Dassault Falcon 7X Enters Completion Featuring A Host of New Customer Options
Assembly of the 200th Falcon 7X has been completed at Dassault’s Bordeaux-Merignac facility in southern France. The aircraft enters final completion this week.
“We are especially proud of this milestone,” said John Rosanvallon, President and CEO of Dassault Falcon. “The… Continue reading
Falcon 7X – 100 000 flight hours
The fleet of Falcon 7X accumulated more than 100 000 flight hours. This event marks an important milestone for the planes of Dassault.
The first 7X was delivred in June 2007 and, since this time, 133 were put in service… Continue reading
Dassault Falcon 7X fleet 100.000 flight hours
The fleet of Falcon 7X accumulated more than 100 000 flight hours. This event marks an important milestone for the planes of Dassault.
The first 7X was delivred in June 2007 and, since this time, 133 were put in service… Continue reading