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Dassault built its reputation for advanced high-performance
fighter jets operated in India for more than 60
years. Today, the reputation for design excellence
is also driven by advanced business aviation aircraft
like the Falcon 7X, the Falcon 900LX and the Falcon
2000 series. The Falcon family of business jets
offers unparallel performance, comfort and fuel
economy.
Dassault is the Indian market leader for large
cabin, long range aircraft and continues to consolidate
its position as the benefits of business aviation
become recognized by an increasing number of Indian
companies and private owners. Private investment
in the country’s aviation infrastructure
and growing support by the Indian authorities
are making this dynamic market even more attractive.
About 20 Falcons are currently operating from
airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, Chennai,
Pune and Hyderabad. Several additional aircraft
are on order for delivery to Indian customers
over the next two years. Almost half of the new
aircraft orders are for Dassault’s flagship
Falcon 7X, the first business jet certified with
a fully-digital flight control system.
”We remain encouraged by the potential for
long term growth in business aviation in India,”
said John Rosanvallon, President and CEO of Dassault
Falcon. “Business jets are now seen in the
region as a powerful tool to enable quick and
convenient access to customers within the country
and worldwide. The dramatic growth of the economy
and the experience of travelling on commercial
airlines have all contributed to the expansion
of the market over the last few years.”
The performance of the Falcon fleet is especially
valued in the Indian subcontinent, where short
airfields, elevated runways and high temperatures
are common. Falcon aircraft are also more economical
to operate and more environmentally friendly than
any other large cabin aircraft. Their efficient
design and advanced technology means less weight,
20-40% better fuel burn and lower emissions than
other airplanes in their class.
In addition, Dassault aircraft are very well
suited to the long-range requirements of Indian
customers. The Falcon 7X can connect Mumbai to
Cape Town, for example, or Bangalore to the challenging
London City Airport, in the heart of London. The
7X - like the Falcon 900 - is the only jet in
its category to meet the demanding performance
requirements of London City, with its steep approach
and noise restrictions.
"With their exceptional performance and
fuel efficiency, I have no doubt that the Falcon
fleet is positioned for long term success in the
region and that we will maintain a high level
of market share," said Rosanvallon.
To support the growing Falcon fleet and move
the company closer to clients, Dassault has opened
spares distribution centers in Chennai and Mumbai,
complementing regional facilities in Dubai and
Singapore, and installed a technical field team
in Mumbai. Last year it reinforced its Delhi office
and plans for a further expansion are in the works.
Mumbai-based Air Works India recently became an
Authorized Service Center for the Falcon 900EX
while other service centers are in discussion.
It may be noted that recently, Dassault's Falcon
2000S received the prestigious 2011 Good Design
Award for its specially designed interior, crafted
in conjunction with BMW Group Designworks, USA.
The award for Design Excellence is given by the
Chicago Athenaeum Museum of Architecture and Design
and the EuropeanCenter for Architecture, Art and
Urban Studies and is the world's oldest and most
recognized program acknowledging design excellence.
Dassault Falcon 2000S was selected for the award
from among thousands of product designs from over
38 countries.
"The interior of the Falcon 2000S is a blend
of beauty, function and design that has resulted
in one of the most comfortable and aesthetically
pleasing cabins available in a business aircraft,"
said John Rosanvallon.
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