Dassault Aviation SA

Dassault Aviation SA is a French aerospace company specializing in the design, manufacture, and sale of military aircraft, business jets, and space systems. Founded in 1929 by Marcel Bloch as Société des Avions Marcel Bloch and later renamed after World War II, it has evolved into a key player in the global aeronautics industry, operating as a subsidiary of Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault S.A. The company produces iconic military platforms such as the Rafale multirole fighter, nEUROn unmanned combat drone, and historical Mirage series, alongside a renowned Falcon family of business jets used for executive transport, maritime surveillance, intelligence, and medical evacuation. With a fleet encompassing over 2,100 Falcon jets and 1,000 military aircraft, Dassault Aviation also offers comprehensive services including maintenance, training, simulation tools, and aircraft leasing. Headquartered in Paris and led by Chairman and CEO Eric Trappier since 2012, it maintains production facilities in France and international joint ventures, such as in India, underscoring its significant role in defense and civil aviation markets worldwide.