Gaining a sizable order momentum lately, the Dassault Rafale hit the news more than a few times. But how much do you know about this French aircraft?...
Part of the Rafale fleet of the French Air Force is currently grounded as a precautionary measure while the reasons behind the incident that took place on March 21, 2019 are being investigated....
On November 8, 2018: Air Astana announced a launch of a new, “very, very safe” LCC; Azur Air flies the first (but not so new) Boeing 737-900ER in Russia; while Dassault Aviation opts out from Canadian Air Force fighter jet tender, allegedly over “security requirements” concerns....
During the Euronaval 2018 exhibition on October 23, 2018, Dassault presented its New Generation Fighter (NGF), due to replace the Rafale....
Spanish Ministry of Defense announced on August 7, 2018, that one of its Eurofighter Typhoons accidentally fired a live air-to-air missile during a training mission over Estonia....
France was given development leadership of the sixth-generation European-made fighter jet program on June 19, 2018, with expectations to start study phase by the end of 2018 and demonstration phase in mid-2019. First deliveries are expected for 2040....
The CEO and Chairman of Dassault Group, Serge Dassault, passed away at 93 years old from a heart failure on May 28, 2018. Following the legacy of his father, the businessman helped his company enter the 21th century to become one of the leading European military manufacturers and a respected business jet brand....
Eric Trappier, CEO of Dassault Aviation, answered the questions of the French Parliament on February, 28, 2018. When asked about the hypothetical Franco-German fighter plane project, he appeared open but with a few conditions....
On the 5th of October 2016, Dassault Aviation has delivered its first Falcon 8X to Greece‘s charter operator, Amjet that became the first company to operate the business jet....
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