Reliance Infrastructure And Dassault Aviation To Manufacture Falcon 2000 Jets In India, First Delivery Set For 2028

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Dassault Aviation has partnered with Reliance Infrastructure Ltd to manufacture Falcon 2000 business jets in India, marking the first time the aircraft will be produced outside France. The final assembly line will be established at Dassault Reliance Aerospace Ltd (DRAL) in Nagpur, Maharashtra, with the first India-made Falcon 2000 jet expected to roll out by 2028.

Key Developments In The Partnership

- Dassault Aviation and Reliance Group have formalized an agreement to manufacture Falcon 2000 LXS business jets in India for the global market
- The DRAL facility, originally set up under the Rafale fighter jet offset program, will now serve as the first-ever assembly line for Falcon business jets outside France
- The first fully assembled Falcon 2000 jet is expected to take flight from Nagpur in early 2028
- Initial production capacity is planned for 18 aircraft per year, with potential expansion to 22 jets annually

Strategic Significance And Market Impact

- The partnership aligns with India’s push for self-reliance in aerospace manufacturing under the Make in India initiative
- The Falcon 2000 series is popular among charter operators and corporate clients due to its spacious cabin and long-range capabilities
- India will join a select group of countries capable of manufacturing business jets, enhancing its position in the global aviation supply chain
- The first deliveries from the DRAL facility are planned for the French Defence Ministry, which has placed an order for nine aircraft

Future Outlook

With the production of Falcon 2000 jets in India, Dassault Aviation and Reliance Infrastructure are set to redefine India’s role in the global aerospace industry. The collaboration is expected to drive technological advancements, create high-skilled jobs, and boost India’s export potential in the business aviation sector.

Sources: GlobeNewswire, Dassault Aviation, Reliance Infrastructure Ltd.