Dassault Aviation

Dassault Aviation is a French aerospace company with proven dual expertise as a manufacturer of both military aircraft and business jets. Designer and manufacturer of the Rafale, a twin-engine multirole fighter that performs all types of combat missions for both air forces and navies. Designer of the nEUROn combat drone, a joint European program, and of the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) drone in a joint French-British endeavor. Designer and manufacturer of the Falcon family, twinjet or trijet business aircraft that stand out thanks to their handling qualities, operational flexibility, low fuel consumption and a number of innovations derived from the military sector. The hub of a strategic industrial network comprising hundreds of companies in France and internationally. Core industrial shareholder in the Thales Group. Expertise in a number of technologies that are key to national independence. Pioneer in the use of CATIA™, the 3D CAD / CAM system that has become a global standard. Creator of more than 100 prototypes in the last century, with over 10,000 aircraft delivered to 90 countries.2,100 Falcon jets in service1,000 combat aircraft in service11,942 employees, 78% in France