Dassault Aviation and Reliance Infrastructure to manufacture Falcon 2000 Business Jets in India

• Dassault Aviation to Manufacture Falcon 2000 Business Jets in India, in Partnership with Reliance Infrastructure Subsidiary, Reliance Aerostructure

• Dassault Aviation to Manufacture Falcon 2000 Business Jets Outside France for the First Time for Indian and Global Markets

• India Joins the Elite Club of Countries Producing Next-Generation Business Jets after United States, France, Canada, and Brazil

• Dassault Reliance Aerospace Limited (DRAL) to become Center of Excellence for Falcon Series, including Falcon 6x and Falcon 8x Assembly Programs

• Dassault Aviation to Deliver first ‘Made In India’ Falcon 2000 Jet ay end of 2028, for Corporate and Military Usage

• Dassault Aviation and Reliance Aerostructure to establish final Assembly Line for Falcon 2000 Jets in Nagpur, Maharashtra, India

Le Bourget Paris / Mumbai, June 18. Dassault Aviation and Reliance Infrastructure subsidiary, Reliance Aerostructure Limited (RAL) today at the Paris Air Show announced a landmark strategic partnership to manufacture Falcon 2000 business executive jets in India for the global markets. The partnership represents a significant step in advancing India’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities.

Dassault Aviation will manufacture Falcon 2000 jets outside of France for the first time in its storied history. This pioneering initiative will see India emerge as a strategic center for high-end business jet manufacturing.

It marks a historic moment for Indian aerospace and manufacturing industry, as the landmark agreement paves way for India’s entry into the elite club of countries producing next-generation business jets, alongside the United States, France, Canada, and Brazil.

DRAL will also become the Center of Excellence (CoE) for Falcon series, including Falcon 6X and Falcon 8X assembly programs for Dassault Aviation, the first such CoE outside France. The state-of-the-art, final assembly line for Falcon 2000 jets will be established in Nagpur, Maharashtra.

Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO, Dassault Aviation said ‘‘This new agreement, which will make DRAL the first centre of excellence for Falcon assembly outside France and which will eventually enable the establishment of a final assembly line for the Falcon 2000, illustrates, once again, our firm intent to meet our ‘Make in India’ commitments, and to contribute to the recognition of India as a major partner in the global aerospace supply chain. It marks the ramp-up of DRAL, in line with the strategic vision shared with our partner Reliance, which led to its creation in 2017 and is a testament to our unwavering belief in our future in India and serving India.”

Anil D. Ambani, Founder Chairman, Reliance Group said “Our partnership with Dassault Aviation represents a landmark in Reliance Group’s journey, as we work together to firmly position India as a vital hub in the global aerospace value chain. This collaboration is a powerful expression of our commitment to Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi’s vision of ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ (Self-Reliant India), and ‘Make in India for the World’ initiative, showcasing India’s capability to build and deliver next-generation business jets for global markets. The ‘Made in India’ Falcon 2000 will stand as a proud symbol of the nation’s technological prowess and manufacturing excellence”.

Dassault Aviation will also transfer the assembly of the front section of Falcon 8X and Falcon 6X, in addition to the wings and complete fuselage assembly of Falcon 2000 to DRAL. The transfer of assembly operations combined with major facility upgrades, will pave the way for the first flight of Falcon 2000 ‘Made in India’ from Indian soil by 2028.

The partnership represents a significant step in advancing India’s aerospace manufacturing capabilities, underscoring the nation’s growing prominence in the global aerospace ecosystem. The new final assembly line will cater to rising demand in Indian and international markets.

Falcon business jets have established a strong presence in India’s corporate and charter aviation segment, earning the trust of esteemed customers who valued aircraft’s exceptional performance, comfort, and operational efficiency.

The joint venture between Dassault Aviation and Reliance Aerostructure – DRAL was established in 2017. The operations commenced with the setting up of a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Mihan, Nagpur, later that year. Since delivering its first Falcon 2000 front section in 2019, DRAL has assembled over 100 major sub-sections for the Falcon 2000, underscoring its world-class precision manufacturing capabilities and playing an integral role in Falcon global production program.

DRAL is expected to recruit several hundred engineers and technicians over the next decade to support its expanding operations. This growth underscores Dassault Aviation’s deep commitment to strengthening India’s aerospace manufacturing ecosystem and advancing the nation’s emergence as a global center of excellence for high-precision aviation production.

About Dassault Aviation:

With over 10,000 military and civil aircraft (including 2,700 Falcons) delivered in more than 90 countries over the last century, Dassault Aviation has built up expertise recognized worldwide in the design, production, sale and support of all types of aircraft, ranging from the Rafale fighter, to the high-end Falcon family of business jets, military drones and space systems. In 2024, Dassault Aviation reported revenues of €6.2 billion. The company has 14,600 employees.

About Reliance Group:

Reliance Group has two prominent companies under its umbrella, Reliance Infrastructure Limited and Reliance Power Limited, are debt-free with zero outstanding loans from banks or financial institutions.

The group’s financial strength is reflected in its net worth and annual turnover, each amounting to INR 33,000 crore, and market capitalization around INR 45,000 crore, with a shareholder base exceeding 4 million.

Reliance Infrastructure Limited is active in the energy sector, focusing on power distribution in Delhi and power generation. The company also has interests in defence manufacturing and plays a key role in infrastructure development through special purpose vehicles (SPVs), including projects like the Mumbai Metro.

Reliance Power, a leading power generation company in India with a total installed capacity of 5,305 MW, including the 4,000 MW Ultra Mega Power Project in Sasan, Madhya Pradesh, currently the largest integrated thermal power plant in the world.