Dassault Aviation

By Molly McMillin
Major business aviation manufacturers have a number of new programs under development ranging from a single-engine turboprop to ultra-long-range jets.
NBAA

By Thierry Dubois
Having two pilots onboard is a vital safety asset that reduced-crew concepts are threatening, says NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Molly McMillin
The U.S. has seized a Dassault Falcon 900EX business jet used by Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro Moros.
Safety, Ops & Regulation

By Jeremy Kariuki
ExecuJet Haite and Capital Airport Holding Business Aviation Management have opened a 7,150-m² facility at Beijing Daxing International Airport.
Maintenance & Training

By Swaati Ketkar
The OEM plans to establish a new MRO facility for Rafale and Mirage 2000 aircraft at Delhi Noida International Airport/Jewar International Airport.
MRO

By Robert Wall
Dassault Aviation said it delivered six Rafale fighters to France in the first half of the year.
Supply Chain

By Robert Wall, Tony Osborne
After a challenging start, France, Germany and Spain’s Future Combat Air System is progressing toward demonstrator flights.
GASCC & RIAT

By Steve Trimble
After years of production delays and shortages, fighter OEMs are investing in in new facilities, manufacturing methods and labor to spark new growth.
Farnborough Airshow

By Tony Osborne
Airbus has unveiled concepts for an uncrewed wingman that could support German Air Force Eurofighters in the 2030s.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Molly McMillin, Ben Goldstein, Angus Batey, Jeremy Kariuki, Thierry Dubois
The need to maintain competitiveness and treat business operators fairly must be balanced with climate concerns.
EBACE

By Jeremy Kariuki
Despite rising geopolitical tensions and economic strains, President and CEO Eric Trappier expressed confidence in Dassault’s market performance at EBACE.
EBACE

By Molly McMillin
Major business aviation manufacturers have a number of new programs under development ranging from a single-engine turboprop to ultra-long-range jets.
EBACE

By Guy Norris
Flying with three engine types, Rolls’ unusually configured testbed is designed for high-altitude evaluation of the Pearl 10X for Dassault’s long-range Falcon.
EBACE

By Tony Osborne
A consortium led by Airbus is to study options to provide Europe with a strategic airlift capability that could replace the need to use An-124s.
Multi-Mission Aircraft

By Tony Osborne
Partners in the Eurodrone program have completed the preliminary design review for the twin-engine medium-altitude, long-endurance (MALE) uncrewed air system.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Jean-François Georges, Dassault Aviation’s senior vice president for civil aircraft at Dassault Aviation from 1991-2003, died May 11 at age 83.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Tony Osborne
As the first Croatian Rafales arrive, neighboring Serbia lays out plans for its own procurement of the French fighter.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
The Tikehau Aero Partenaires 2 fund is aimed at supporting small- and medium-size companies in the aerospace sector.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Thierry Dubois
Despite a comfortable backlog, the country’s industry continues to grapple with financial woes and recovering know-how.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Thierry Dubois
After a successful 2023 in recruitment, the aerospace sector in France is planning to add 25,000-30,000 employees in 2024.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Molly McMillin
The 149,500 ft.² facility includes workshops, storage space, offices, training rooms and rest areas.
Aircraft & Propulsion

By Thierry Dubois
Demonstrators built under Clean Sky 2, the project’s predecessor, were exhibited at the annual forum as a source of motivation.
Emerging Technologies

Continuing an annual tradition dating back to 1957, Aviation Week Network editors honored a wide variety of industry accomplishments.
Manufacturing & Supply Chain

By Angus Batey
The high costs of power-to-liquid sustainable aviation fuel are preventing the technology from moving forward.
Emerging Technologies

By Thierry Dubois
Dassault Aviation is planning on introducing a laminar-flow wing on the Falcon 10X.
Aircraft & Propulsion