Dassault Rafale

Dassault Aviation at Dubai Airshow

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Friday, November 10, 2023
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(Saint-Cloud, France, 10 November 2023) - Dassault Aviation is particularly honored to be taking part in the Dubai Airshow, from November 13 to 17, in the year which celebrates the 50th anniversary of our company’s partnership with the United Arab Emirates.

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  • (Saint-Cloud, France, 10 November 2023) - Dassault Aviation is particularly honored to be taking part in the Dubai Airshow, from November 13 to 17, in the year which celebrates the 50th anniversary of our company’s partnership with the United Arab Emirates.
  • Since 1973 and the Mirage 5, Dassault Aviation has been a partner of the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces, which currently operates a fleet of Mirage 2000-9s and ordered 80 Rafales in December 2021.
  • Dubai is one of the key points in the Falcon support network.
  • A new maintenance center, managed by our subsidiary ExecuJet MRO Services, opened last summer at the new Al Maktoum airport (DWC), replacing the former facilities located at Dubai international airport (DXB).

Dassault Aviation and Dassault Systèmes Extend Collaboration to Aircraft Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul in the Cloud

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Thursday, December 14, 2023
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Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA) today announced that Dassault Aviation has extended its use of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on a sovereign cloud to optimize the maintenance, repair and overhaul of its fleet of Rafale aircraft for the French Ministry of Armed Forces.

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  • Dassault Systèmes (Euronext Paris: FR0014003TT8, DSY.PA) today announced that Dassault Aviation has extended its use of the 3DEXPERIENCE platform on a sovereign cloud to optimize the maintenance, repair and overhaul of its fleet of Rafale aircraft for the French Ministry of Armed Forces.
  • When in service, each Rafale behaves differently and needs specific maintenance operations according to the events occurring throughout its operational life.
  • “With each program, Dassault Aviation benefits from the depth of capabilities that our cloud-based 3DEXPERIENCE platform offers.
  • This means more availability and increased innovation for the development of new aircraft,” said David Ziegler, Vice President, Aerospace and Defense Industry, Dassault Systèmes.

Dassault Aviation: Second tranche of 18 Rafale for Indonesia enters into the order backlog

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Thursday, August 10, 2023
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(Saint-Cloud, France, August 10, 2023) – As part of the contract signed by Indonesia on February 2022 for the acquisition of 42 Rafale, the second tranche of 18 Rafale came into force today.

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  • (Saint-Cloud, France, August 10, 2023) – As part of the contract signed by Indonesia on February 2022 for the acquisition of 42 Rafale, the second tranche of 18 Rafale came into force today.
  • This follows the entry into force in September 2022 of the first tranche of 6 Rafale, bringing the total number of aircraft on order to 24.
  • The "omnirole" Rafale is a unique asset that will ensure Indonesia's sovereignty and operational independence and reinforce its role as a major regional power.
  • It testifies to the strategic link that unites Indonesia and France, and will be reflected in the growing presence of Dassault Aviation in the country", said Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation.

Hexcel Reports 2023 Second Quarter Results

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Monday, July 24, 2023
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Commercial Aerospace sales of $264.3 million for the second quarter of 2023 increased 16.1% (15.4% in constant currency) compared to the second quarter of 2022.

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  • Commercial Aerospace sales of $264.3 million for the second quarter of 2023 increased 16.1% (15.4% in constant currency) compared to the second quarter of 2022.
  • Other Commercial Aerospace increased 13.3% for the second quarter of 2023 compared to the second quarter of 2022 reflecting growth in business jets.
  • Gross margin for the second quarter of 2023 was 24.4% compared to 22.8% in the second quarter of 2022, increasing on higher sales volume leverage.
  • As a percentage of sales, selling, general and administrative and R&T expenses for the second quarter of 2023 were 10.8% compared to 11.4% for the second quarter of 2022.

Dassault Aviation: 2023 first half-year Results Financial Release

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Thursday, July 20, 2023
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Adjusted operating income for the 1sthalf of 2023 came to EUR 151 million, compared with EUR 200 million in the 1st half of 2022.

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  • Adjusted operating income for the 1sthalf of 2023 came to EUR 151 million, compared with EUR 200 million in the 1st half of 2022.
  • The hedging rate for the first half of 2023 was USD 1.20/EUR, vs. USD 1.19/EUR in the 1st half of 2022.
  • Adjusted financial income for the 1st half of 2023 was EUR 110 million, vs. EUR -13 million for the same period in the previous year.
  • Consolidated net financial income for the 1st half of 2023 came to EUR 111 million vs. EUR -37 million in the 1st half of 2022.

India selects the Navy Rafale

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Friday, July 14, 2023
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(Saint-Cloud, France, July 14, 2023) – The Indian Government announced the selection of the Navy Rafale to equip the Indian Navy with a latest-generation fighter.

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  • (Saint-Cloud, France, July 14, 2023) – The Indian Government announced the selection of the Navy Rafale to equip the Indian Navy with a latest-generation fighter.
  • Following an international competition launched by the Indian authorities, this decision comes after a successful trial campaign held in India, during which the Navy Rafale demonstrated that it fully met the Indian Navy's operational requirements and was perfectly suited to the specificities of its aircraft carrier.
  • The Indian Navy's 26 Rafale will eventually join the 36 Rafale already in service, which are giving full satisfaction to the Indian Air Force, making India the first country to make the same military choice as France by operating both versions of the aircraft to help consolidate its superiority in the air and on the seas and guarantee its sovereignty.
  • This selection confirms the excellence of the Rafale, the exceptional quality of the link between Dassault Aviation and the Indian Forces, and the importance of the strategic relationship between India and France.

Dassault Aviation at the 2023 Paris Air Show

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Friday, June 16, 2023
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(Saint-Cloud, France, June 16, 2023) – Dassault Aviation is proud to present its dual civil/military know-how to professionals and the general public at the Paris Air Show, the 54th edition of which will be held at Paris-Le Bourget airport from June 19 to 25, 2023.

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  • (Saint-Cloud, France, June 16, 2023) – Dassault Aviation is proud to present its dual civil/military know-how to professionals and the general public at the Paris Air Show, the 54th edition of which will be held at Paris-Le Bourget airport from June 19 to 25, 2023.
  • Dassault Aviation will be present in hall 2A, stand A251, displaying models of our aircraft under a giant video screen.
  • In 2023, Dassault Aviation will be recruiting 1,000 employees in all fields: design, production, support, digital, etc.
  • We will also be present at the Paris Air Lab, an exploration area dedicated to innovation, where our specialists will be exhibiting work relating to decarbonized air transport and 4.0 production methods.

Dassault Aviation: Financial Release 2022

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Thursday, March 9, 2023
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2022 adjusted financial income was EUR 11 million compared to EUR -26 million in 2021.

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  • 2022 adjusted financial income was EUR 11 million compared to EUR -26 million in 2021.
  • Consolidated financial income for 2022 was EUR -12 million, compared with EUR -69 million in 2021.
  • The calculation of this indicator is detailed in the consolidated financial statements (see Note 9 of the December 31, 2022, consolidated financial statements).
  • Borrowings and financial debt stood at EUR 234 million as of December 31, 2022, compared with EUR 226 million as of December 31, 2021.

Egyptian Air Force: First Rafale export user to reach 10,000 flight hours

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Wednesday, March 8, 2023
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(Saint-Cloud, France, March 8, 2023) – In the presence of senior Egyptian authorities and Dassault Aviation representatives, a ceremony to celebrate the Rafale's 10,000 flight hours was held last week on the operational air base where the Egyptian Air Force's Rafale "Wild Wolves" squadron is stationed.

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  • (Saint-Cloud, France, March 8, 2023) – In the presence of senior Egyptian authorities and Dassault Aviation representatives, a ceremony to celebrate the Rafale's 10,000 flight hours was held last week on the operational air base where the Egyptian Air Force's Rafale "Wild Wolves" squadron is stationed.
  • After an initial order in 2015, that made Egypt the Rafale's first export customer, followed by a second in 2021, the Rafale has now reached a new milestone thanks to the Egyptian Air Force: the first 10,000 flight hours operated by a user other than the French air forces.
  • This important milestone confirms the Rafale's technological and operational excellence, and attests to the quality of the training of Egyptian crews received in France.
  • Lastly, it illustrates the great skill of the Egyptian Air Force, which has carried out the transformation of its pilots and mechanics to the Rafale with ease and fluidity.

Dassault Aviation at the Aero India Show in Bangalore

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Thursday, February 9, 2023
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Saint-Cloud, France, 9 February 2023 – The Dassault Aviation group is particularly happy to be able to present its dual military and civil know-how at the 2023 Aero India Show to be held in Bangalore (India) from 13 to 17 February.

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  • Saint-Cloud, France, 9 February 2023 – The Dassault Aviation group is particularly happy to be able to present its dual military and civil know-how at the 2023 Aero India Show to be held in Bangalore (India) from 13 to 17 February.
  • In the business aviation field, more than twenty Falcon aircraft are in service in India and growth prospects are promising.
  • Dassault Aviation will be presenting the following at the 2023 Aero India Show:
    A Rafale C mock-up in Indian Air Force colors and a Rafale Marine mock-up.
  • “Dassault Aviation’s participation in the Aero India show is just the latest step in our 70-year partnership with India.