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See in pictures a compilation of all the best moments of Friday, June 20, 2025 at Paris Air Show! Discover the highlights and the most beautiful shots of this 55th edition of the event, as well as the video of the day: “Rafale Emotion”.

See in pictures a compilation of all the best moments of Friday, June 20, 2025 at Paris Air Show! Discover the highlights and the most beautiful shots of this 55th edition of the event, as well as the video of the day: “Rafale Emotion”.

On Friday, June 20, President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron visited the 2025 Paris Air Show. He met Éric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, and accompanied him to the Company’s stand and static display area.

On Friday, June 20, President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron visited the 2025 Paris Air Show. He met Éric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, and accompanied him to the Company’s stand and static display area.

On Friday, June 20, President of the French Republic, Emmanuel Macron visited the 2025 Paris Air Show. He met Éric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, and accompanied him to the Company’s stand and static display area.

The Rafale awards ceremony was held during the Paris Air Show. Éric Trappier, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dassault Aviation, was on hand to award the prizes. These awards recognize officers and non-commissioned officers (tactical officers, pilots, navigators, mechanics, etc.) from the French Air and Space Force, and the French Navy, who have distinguished themselves in external operations during their different missions.

The Rafale awards ceremony was held during the Paris Air Show. Éric Trappier, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dassault Aviation, was on hand to award the prizes. These awards recognize officers and non-commissioned officers (tactical officers, pilots, navigators, mechanics, etc.) from the French Air and Space Force, and the French Navy, who have distinguished themselves in external operations during their different missions.

The Rafale awards ceremony was held during the Paris Air Show. Éric Trappier, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dassault Aviation, was on hand to award the prizes. These awards recognize officers and non-commissioned officers (tactical officers, pilots, navigators, mechanics, etc.) from the French Air and Space Force, and the French Navy, who have distinguished themselves in external operations during their different missions.

We’re excited to announce the launch of a brand-new “Simulation” section on The STORE website! Whether you’re curious about the world of simulation or a passionate virtual aviation enthusiast, this section is made for you. Start by discovering our iconic aircraft on Microsoft Flight Simulator with DCS and XPLANE coming soon! No need to be a pilot to get started: All you need is a PC or an XBOX, a controller (or a joystick), and a desire to explore! Ready to take the controls?

We’re excited to announce the launch of a brand-new “Simulation” section on The STORE website! Whether you’re curious about the world of simulation or a passionate virtual aviation enthusiast, this section is made for you. Start by discovering our iconic aircraft on Microsoft Flight Simulator with DCS and XPLANE coming soon! No need to be a pilot to get started: All you need is a PC or an XBOX, a controller (or a joystick), and a desire to explore! Ready to take the controls?

We’re excited to announce the launch of a brand-new “Simulation” section on The STORE website! Whether you’re curious about the world of simulation or a passionate virtual aviation enthusiast, this section is made for you. Start by discovering our iconic aircraft on Microsoft Flight Simulator with DCS and XPLANE coming soon! No need to be a pilot to get started: All you need is a PC or an XBOX, a controller (or a joystick), and a desire to explore! Ready to take the controls?

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, we discuss the crash of Air India flight 171 shortly after take off from Ahmedabad last week. What we know, what we don’t know, and possible avenues of investigation. We also examine the situation in the Middle East to see what effects current hostilities between Iran and Israel are having on commercial aviation. And we dig into the order numbers from this week’s Paris Air Show. Helpful links for this week’s episode Flightradar24 data regarding Air India 171 Airspace closures in the Middle East Paris Air Show news round up Thank you for listening!…

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The Dassault Aviation stand at the Paris Air Show showcases a wide range of our products. You can discover a podium of 22 civil and military models. CIVIL MODELS – 1/10th scale: FALCON 10X FALCON 8X FALCON 6X FALCON 2000LXS FALCON 900LX MILITARY MODELS – 1/5th scale: RAFALE C FRENCH AIR AND SPACE FORCE RAFALE M FRENCH NAVY RAFALE QATAR EMIRI AIR FORCE RAFALE EGYPTIAN AIR FORCE RAFALE INDIAN AIR FORCE RAFALE HELLENIC AIR FORCE RAFALE CROATIAN AIR FORCE RAFALE UAE AIR FORCE RAFALE INDONESIAN AIR FORCE RAFALE SERBIAN AIR FORCE RAFALE INDIAN NAVY UCAS (Unmanned Combat Air System) NGF…

The Dassault Aviation stand at the Paris Air Show showcases a wide range of our products. You can discover a podium of 22 civil and military models. CIVIL MODELS – 1/10th scale: FALCON 10X FALCON 8X FALCON 6X FALCON 2000LXS FALCON 900LX MILITARY MODELS – 1/5th scale: RAFALE C FRENCH AIR AND SPACE FORCE RAFALE M FRENCH NAVY RAFALE QATAR EMIRI AIR FORCE RAFALE EGYPTIAN AIR FORCE RAFALE INDIAN AIR FORCE RAFALE HELLENIC AIR FORCE RAFALE CROATIAN AIR FORCE RAFALE UAE AIR FORCE RAFALE INDONESIAN AIR FORCE RAFALE SERBIAN AIR FORCE RAFALE INDIAN NAVY UCAS (Unmanned Combat Air System) NGF…

The Dassault Aviation stand at the Paris Air Show showcases a wide range of our products. You can discover a podium of 22 civil and military models. CIVIL MODELS – 1/10th scale: FALCON 10X FALCON 8X FALCON 6X FALCON 2000LXS FALCON 900LX MILITARY MODELS – 1/5th scale: RAFALE C FRENCH AIR AND SPACE FORCE RAFALE M FRENCH NAVY RAFALE QATAR EMIRI AIR FORCE RAFALE EGYPTIAN AIR FORCE RAFALE INDIAN AIR FORCE RAFALE HELLENIC AIR FORCE RAFALE CROATIAN AIR FORCE RAFALE UAE AIR FORCE RAFALE INDONESIAN AIR FORCE RAFALE SERBIAN AIR FORCE RAFALE INDIAN NAVY UCAS (Unmanned Combat Air System) NGF…

Serving armed forces Our military aircraft play a crucial role in meeting current and future strategic challenges. Combat proven The Rafale is one of the world’s most seasoned fighter jets. It has demonstrated its outstanding versatility in some of the most challenging operational environments. It can handle a variety of missions that previously required seven different types of aircraft. The Rafale is one of the key components of the French system of nuclear deterrence. Upcoming Rafale standards The Rafale has been designed to be able to incorporate new features throughout its service life based on operational feedback. The F4 standard,…

Serving armed forces Our military aircraft play a crucial role in meeting current and future strategic challenges. Combat proven The Rafale is one of the world’s most seasoned fighter jets. It has demonstrated its outstanding versatility in some of the most challenging operational environments. It can handle a variety of missions that previously required seven different types of aircraft. The Rafale is one of the key components of the French system of nuclear deterrence. Upcoming Rafale standards The Rafale has been designed to be able to incorporate new features throughout its service life based on operational feedback. The F4 standard,…

Serving armed forces Our military aircraft play a crucial role in meeting current and future strategic challenges. Combat proven The Rafale is one of the world’s most seasoned fighter jets. It has demonstrated its outstanding versatility in some of the most challenging operational environments. It can handle a variety of missions that previously required seven different types of aircraft. The Rafale is one of the key components of the French system of nuclear deterrence. Upcoming Rafale standards The Rafale has been designed to be able to incorporate new features throughout its service life based on operational feedback. The F4 standard,…

Managed DSLS Service will be upgraded on Saturday July 5th, 2025. Detailed planning will be communicated at a later date.

We’re continually working to enhance our flight tracking coverage, and installing new Flightradar24 ADS-B receivers in strategic locations plays a vital role in this effort. Flight tracking in Birmingham, Alabama just got a big boost thanks to the installation of a new Flightradar24 ADS-B receiver. Our ADS-B receivers significantly increase the visibility of aircraft in an area and improve tracking of aircraft movements at lower altitudes and on the ground. Each new installation substantially enhances the overall tracking capabilities, benefiting both individual users and business applications.Let’s take a closer look at our latest installation at Birmingham Airport (BHM/KBHM).ADS-B coverage in…

With the closure of Iranian and Iraqi airspace since 13 June, flights that normally pass through either of those countries need new routes. As a consequence, overflights of Saudi Arabia have doubled over the past week while the number of flights over Afghanistan has increased by nearly 500 percent. jQuery( document ).ready(function( $ ) {$(“.twentytwenty-container.twenty20-1[data-orientation!=’vertical’]”).twentytwenty({default_offset_pct: 0.5});$(“.twenty20-1 .twentytwenty-before-label”).html(“Flights during mid-May 2025”);$(“.twenty20-1 .twentytwenty-after-label”).html(“Flights during mid-June 2025”);}); Overflights—those aircraft not departing or landing in given country—have risen above Saudi Arabia from an average of 700 flights per day in mid-May to 1,400 flights per day since the closure of Iranian and Iraqi airspace…

See in pictures a compilation of all the best moments of Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Paris Air Show! Discover the highlights and the most beautiful shots of this 55th edition of the event…

See in pictures a compilation of all the best moments of Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Paris Air Show! Discover the highlights and the most beautiful shots of this 55th edition of the event…

See in pictures a compilation of all the best moments of Thursday, June 19, 2025 at Paris Air Show! Discover the highlights and the most beautiful shots of this 55th edition of the event…

If you’re an aeronautics enthusiast, let your imagination run wild with our 3D configurator and colorable aircraft! Your 3D paint scheme Create your own three-dimensional aircraft livery! A wide palette of colors, textures and effects awaits you to decorate the aircraft of your dreams. Your airplane in color Discover airplanes while having fun, that’s what this application is all about! Enjoy a wide choice of drawings to color… This app is available for free download on Google Play, App Store and Desktop!

This Friday, June 20, 2025, the Hanvol association will be organizing a “Handicap & Emploi” day to promote the integration of disabled people in the aeronautical industry. Accompanied by France Travail advisors, 50 job-seekers undergoing retraining will be welcomed at the show. Meetings on the Dassault Aviation stand will enable them to exchange views with the Diversity Manager and professionals who will talk about their career paths and how the disability policy has helped them to carry out their activities under suitable conditions. In the afternoon, recruiters will take part in the job dating organized for jobseekers interested in our…

This Friday, June 20, 2025, the Hanvol association will be organizing a “Handicap & Emploi” day to promote the integration of disabled people in the aeronautical industry. Accompanied by France Travail advisors, 50 job-seekers undergoing retraining will be welcomed at the show. Meetings on the Dassault Aviation stand will enable them to exchange views with the Diversity Manager and professionals who will talk about their career paths and how the disability policy has helped them to carry out their activities under suitable conditions. In the afternoon, recruiters will take part in the job dating organized for jobseekers interested in our…

This Friday, June 20, 2025, the Hanvol association will be organizing a “Handicap & Emploi” day to promote the integration of disabled people in the aeronautical industry. Accompanied by France Travail advisors, 50 job-seekers undergoing retraining will be welcomed at the show. Meetings on the Dassault Aviation stand will enable them to exchange views with the Diversity Manager and professionals who will talk about their career paths and how the disability policy has helped them to carry out their activities under suitable conditions. In the afternoon, recruiters will take part in the job dating organized for jobseekers interested in our…

Dassault Aviation, architect of the future, is present in the Paris Space Hub, a new SIAE pavilion dedicated to space activities. On show for the first time is the reusable, dual-purpose Vortex spaceplane. This maneuverable vehicle can be configured on demand to carry out a wide variety of missions. See you at the 55th Paris Air Show!

Dassault Aviation, architect of the future, is present in the Paris Space Hub, a new SIAE pavilion dedicated to space activities. On show for the first time is the reusable, dual-purpose Vortex spaceplane. This maneuverable vehicle can be configured on demand to carry out a wide variety of missions. See you at the 55th Paris Air Show!

Dassault Aviation, architect of the future, is present in the Paris Space Hub, a new SIAE pavilion dedicated to space activities. On show for the first time is the reusable, dual-purpose Vortex spaceplane. This maneuverable vehicle can be configured on demand to carry out a wide variety of missions. See you at the 55th Paris Air Show!

Discover Dassault Aviation’s participation in the “Paris Air Lab” area at Paris Air Show: – In the Scientific Opportunity zone HPC simulation: visualization of aerodynamic calculation results on the Rafale and Falcon 6X in immersive 3D. High-field testing: Inflatable anechoic chamber test film for Falcon 6X certification. – In the Production and Assembly area Digital twin: virtual tour of factory 4.0, scan and integration of a part/framework in the virtual space. Virtual reality: Cergy plant visualization with scanned frame. Digital at the workstation: instruction sheet with the part in 3D and the various operations on a companion tablet with screen…

Discover Dassault Aviation’s participation in the “Paris Air Lab” area at Paris Air Show: – In the Scientific Opportunity zone HPC simulation: visualization of aerodynamic calculation results on the Rafale and Falcon 6X in immersive 3D. High-field testing: Inflatable anechoic chamber test film for Falcon 6X certification. – In the Production and Assembly area Digital twin: virtual tour of factory 4.0, scan and integration of a part/framework in the virtual space. Virtual reality: Cergy plant visualization with scanned frame. Digital at the workstation: instruction sheet with the part in 3D and the various operations on a companion tablet with screen…

Discover Dassault Aviation’s participation in the “Paris Air Lab” area at Paris Air Show: – In the Scientific Opportunity zone HPC simulation: visualization of aerodynamic calculation results on the Rafale and Falcon 6X in immersive 3D. High-field testing: Inflatable anechoic chamber test film for Falcon 6X certification. – In the Production and Assembly area Digital twin: virtual tour of factory 4.0, scan and integration of a part/framework in the virtual space. Virtual reality: Cergy plant visualization with scanned frame. Digital at the workstation: instruction sheet with the part in 3D and the various operations on a companion tablet with screen…

See the best pictures on Rafale’s in-flight demonstration in the skies over Le Bourget. Look behind the scenes of a high-speed show from preparing the aircraft to the pilot climbing into the cockpit…

See the best pictures on Rafale’s in-flight demonstration in the skies over Le Bourget. Look behind the scenes of a high-speed show from preparing the aircraft to the pilot climbing into the cockpit…

See the best pictures on Rafale’s in-flight demonstration in the skies over Le Bourget. Look behind the scenes of a high-speed show from preparing the aircraft to the pilot climbing into the cockpit…

Customer support: anytime, anywhere Preferred partner We support 1,000 military aircraft and 2,150 Falcon business jets in 90 countries. We work closely with our customers, both civil and military, to ensure efficiency, responsiveness, cost-effectiveness and innovative solutions. We provide them with support, on an ongoing basis, today and far into the future, by maintaining the tools and expertise needed to service our planes over the decades of their operating lives. Digital upgrades The 3DExperience platform ensures digital continuity from design right through to manufacturing and support. Our support solutions are based on software modules common to both Falcon and military…

Customer support: anytime, anywhere Preferred partner We support 1,000 military aircraft and 2,150 Falcon business jets in 90 countries. We work closely with our customers, both civil and military, to ensure efficiency, responsiveness, cost-effectiveness and innovative solutions. We provide them with support, on an ongoing basis, today and far into the future, by maintaining the tools and expertise needed to service our planes over the decades of their operating lives. Digital upgrades The 3DExperience platform ensures digital continuity from design right through to manufacturing and support. Our support solutions are based on software modules common to both Falcon and military…

Customer support: anytime, anywhere Preferred partner We support 1,000 military aircraft and 2,150 Falcon business jets in 90 countries. We work closely with our customers, both civil and military, to ensure efficiency, responsiveness, cost-effectiveness and innovative solutions. We provide them with support, on an ongoing basis, today and far into the future, by maintaining the tools and expertise needed to service our planes over the decades of their operating lives. Digital upgrades The 3DExperience platform ensures digital continuity from design right through to manufacturing and support. Our support solutions are based on software modules common to both Falcon and military…

On Wednesday, June 18, during the Paris Air Show, Major General François-Xavier Poisbeau, General Secretary of the French National Guard, and Valérie Guillemet, Senior Vice President, Human Resources at Dassault Aviation, signed a new reserve support agreement. Under this agreement, Dassault Aviation gives its employees the opportunity to carry out 20 days of reserve activity each year, with continued remuneration.

On Wednesday, June 18, during the Paris Air Show, Major General François-Xavier Poisbeau, General Secretary of the French National Guard, and Valérie Guillemet, Senior Vice President, Human Resources at Dassault Aviation, signed a new reserve support agreement. Under this agreement, Dassault Aviation gives its employees the opportunity to carry out 20 days of reserve activity each year, with continued remuneration.

On Wednesday, June 18, during the Paris Air Show, Major General François-Xavier Poisbeau, General Secretary of the French National Guard, and Valérie Guillemet, Senior Vice President, Human Resources at Dassault Aviation, signed a new reserve support agreement. Under this agreement, Dassault Aviation gives its employees the opportunity to carry out 20 days of reserve activity each year, with continued remuneration.

This Thursday, June 19, Dassault Aviation professionals from a variety of professions will be welcoming middle school, high school and university girls, as part of initiatives organized with our partners: The Elles Bougent association will be inviting 200 girls from all over France to discover aeronautical companies and careers at the show. The Aérométiers association, via its “Féminisons les métiers de l’aéro” label, will be accompanying 30 female students from IPSA, the ISAE group and the Lycée Aristide Briand (93) to exchange views with professionals who contribute to the challenges of defense through their work. These initiatives aim to deconstruct…

This Thursday, June 19, Dassault Aviation professionals from a variety of professions will be welcoming middle school, high school and university girls, as part of initiatives organized with our partners: The Elles Bougent association will be inviting 200 girls from all over France to discover aeronautical companies and careers at the show. The Aérométiers association, via its “Féminisons les métiers de l’aéro” label, will be accompanying 30 female students from IPSA, the ISAE group and the Lycée Aristide Briand (93) to exchange views with professionals who contribute to the challenges of defense through their work. These initiatives aim to deconstruct…

This Thursday, June 19, Dassault Aviation professionals from a variety of professions will be welcoming middle school, high school and university girls, as part of initiatives organized with our partners: The Elles Bougent association will be inviting 200 girls from all over France to discover aeronautical companies and careers at the show. The Aérométiers association, via its “Féminisons les métiers de l’aéro” label, will be accompanying 30 female students from IPSA, the ISAE group and the Lycée Aristide Briand (93) to exchange views with professionals who contribute to the challenges of defense through their work. These initiatives aim to deconstruct…

Le Bourget, June 18, 2025 – Today, at the Paris Air Show, Pascale Lohat, Senior Executive VP Engineering of Dassault Aviation, and Bertrand Rondepierre, Director of the French Agency for AI in defence (AMIAD), signed a memorandum of understanding to initiate research and development work on several air combat use cases. In an uncertain world where traditional threats coexist with emerging challenges, air combat is constantly adapting and evolving to meet the growing complexity of military operations. The challenges facing modern air forces call for innovative, high-performance solutions. The integration of new technologies such as artificial intelligence, controlled and supervised,…

See in pictures a compilation of all the best moments of Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Paris Air Show! Discover the highlights and the most beautiful shots of this 55th edition of the event…

See in pictures a compilation of all the best moments of Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Paris Air Show! Discover the highlights and the most beautiful shots of this 55th edition of the event…

See in pictures a compilation of all the best moments of Wednesday, June 18, 2025 at Paris Air Show! Discover the highlights and the most beautiful shots of this 55th edition of the event…

On Wednesday, June 18, Sébastien Lecornu, French Minister for the Armed Forces, visited the Paris Air Show. He met with Éric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, who accompanied him to the Company’s static display.

On Wednesday, June 18, Sébastien Lecornu, French Minister for the Armed Forces, visited the Paris Air Show. He met with Éric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, who accompanied him to the Company’s static display.

On Wednesday, June 18, Sébastien Lecornu, French Minister for the Armed Forces, visited the Paris Air Show. He met with Éric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, who accompanied him to the Company’s static display.

In Statista’s 2025 ranking of France’s 500 best employers, conducted for Capital magazine, we came third in the Aerospace, Rail and Naval category. For the past decade, Dassault Aviation has been ranked by students and graduates as one of the top 10 companies to work for. In the Universum 2024 ranking of the most attractive employers across all fields, we once again came in among the top 5; in addition, we were ranked in the top 3 most popular manufacturing companies according to an Epoka survey. Bringing new talent on board In 2024, a total of 2,400 employees, including some…

In Statista’s 2025 ranking of France’s 500 best employers, conducted for Capital magazine, we came third in the Aerospace, Rail and Naval category. For the past decade, Dassault Aviation has been ranked by students and graduates as one of the top 10 companies to work for. In the Universum 2024 ranking of the most attractive employers across all fields, we once again came in among the top 5; in addition, we were ranked in the top 3 most popular manufacturing companies according to an Epoka survey. Bringing new talent on board In 2024, a total of 2,400 employees, including some…

In Statista’s 2025 ranking of France’s 500 best employers, conducted for Capital magazine, we came third in the Aerospace, Rail and Naval category. For the past decade, Dassault Aviation has been ranked by students and graduates as one of the top 10 companies to work for. In the Universum 2024 ranking of the most attractive employers across all fields, we once again came in among the top 5; in addition, we were ranked in the top 3 most popular manufacturing companies according to an Epoka survey. Bringing new talent on board In 2024, a total of 2,400 employees, including some…

Some fifteen “SIAE” ambassadors visited the Dassault Aviation facility at the Paris Air Show. They were able to visit the Dassault Aviation static display and see the Falcon and Rafale aircraft. They were then welcomed on the stand to discover the models on display and the various workshops present. They finished their visit by taking control of the Rafale Experience, a virtual reality animation. Watch the interview with Elodie Brunot and Allan Petre on our webTV.

Some fifteen “SIAE” ambassadors visited the Dassault Aviation facility at the Paris Air Show. They were able to visit the Dassault Aviation static display and see the Falcon and Rafale aircraft. They were then welcomed on the stand to discover the models on display and the various workshops present. They finished their visit by taking control of the Rafale Experience, a virtual reality animation. Watch the interview with Elodie Brunot and Allan Petre on our webTV.

Some fifteen “SIAE” ambassadors visited the Dassault Aviation facility at the Paris Air Show. They were able to visit the Dassault Aviation static display and see the Falcon and Rafale aircraft. They were then welcomed on the stand to discover the models on display and the various workshops present. They finished their visit by taking control of the Rafale Experience, a virtual reality animation. Watch the interview with Elodie Brunot and Allan Petre on our webTV.

Take a look back at the best moments of the Falcon 6X flight demonstration over the skies above Le Bourget. From the preparation of the aircraft to the crew’s boarding, discover what went on behind the scenes of a majestic show…

Take a look back at the best moments of the Falcon 6X flight demonstration over the skies above Le Bourget. From the preparation of the aircraft to the crew’s boarding, discover what went on behind the scenes of a majestic show…

Take a look back at the best moments of the Falcon 6X flight demonstration over the skies above Le Bourget. From the preparation of the aircraft to the crew’s boarding, discover what went on behind the scenes of a majestic show…

First-ever Assembly Line for Falcon Business Executive Jets outside France to be set up at Dassault Reliance Aerospace Limited (DRAL), India. DRAL to become the first Center of Excellence (CoE) for Falcon out of France. India joins elite club of select nations producing Executive Business Jets. Saint-Cloud, France; Mumbai, India; 18 June, 2025 – Dassault Aviation and Reliance Infrastructure Ltd subsidiary, Reliance Aerostructure Limited (RAL), today announced at Paris Air Show execution of an agreement to manufacture Falcon 2000 LXS Business Executive Jets in India for the Global Market. This is for the first time that Dassault Aviation will manufacture…

See the flight demonstration of the Falcon 6X, piloted by Cédric Carle and Antoine Doussaud. The Falcon 6X, which entered service in November 2023, features the widest cabin in its class (over 8 feet in diameter), with space for up to sixteen passengers in three separate seating areas. The interior design and décor have been carefully tailored to provide travelers with exceptional levels of convenience and comfort. A recipient of both Private Jet Design and Red Dot Design awards, the 6X cabin boasts the best soundproofing on the market. The Falcon 6X has a top speed of Mach 0.90 with…

See the flight demonstration of the Falcon 6X, piloted by Cédric Carle and Antoine Doussaud. The Falcon 6X, which entered service in November 2023, features the widest cabin in its class (over 8 feet in diameter), with space for up to sixteen passengers in three separate seating areas. The interior design and décor have been carefully tailored to provide travelers with exceptional levels of convenience and comfort. A recipient of both Private Jet Design and Red Dot Design awards, the 6X cabin boasts the best soundproofing on the market. The Falcon 6X has a top speed of Mach 0.90 with…

See in pictures a compilation of all the best moments of Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Paris Air Show! Discover the highlights and the most beautiful shots of this 55th edition of the event…

See in pictures a compilation of all the best moments of Tuesday, June 17, 2025 at Paris Air Show! Discover the highlights and the most beautiful shots of this 55th edition of the event…

The “Architecture des Systèmes Complexes” teaching and research chair at the Institut Polytechnique was inaugurated by the French Minister for the Armed Forces, Mr. Sébastien Lecornu, at the 2025 Paris Air Show at Le Bourget. This chair brings together four engineering schools of the Institut Polytechnique (Ecole Polytechnique, Ecole Nationale Supérieure des Techniques Avancées, Télécom Paris and Télécom Sud Paris) around structuring themes for combat system architects such as: Dassault Aviation for combat aircraft, KNDS Nexter for land combat systems, and Naval Group for naval combat systems. Also supported by the Agence de l’Innovation de Défense of the Direction Générale…

With Flash-back, Dassault Aviation offers you a series of five short videos to discover, in images and anecdotes, the key moments in its history and that of its founder, Marcel Dassault. Take a behind-the-scenes look at the genesis of Dassault Aviation: Marcel Bloch’s first inventions, decisive encounters, daring choices… This series takes you back to emblematic, sometimes unexpected episodes that have shaped the company’s identity. A collection that’s both educational and fascinating, to be found from now on in the “Did you know?” section. You can also discover all our collections…

Our Falcons are state-of-the-art business jets designed for the most exacting missions; the incorporation of a range of military-inspired innovations, as well as their versatility and comfort, set them apart. Falcon 6X The Falcon 6X, which entered service in November 2023, features the widest cabin in its class (over 8 feet in diameter), with space for up to sixteen passengers in three separate seating areas. The interior design and décor have been carefully tailored to provide travelers with exceptional levels of convenience and comfort. A recipient of both Private Jet Design and Red Dot Design awards, the 6X cabin boasts…

Our dual civil-military expertise means that we can count on markets with different business cycles, thus reducing our exposure to fluctuating economic conditions. Our combat jets and civil aircraft are designed in the same department and manufactured in the same plants. The state-of-the-art technology developed for military use also benefits our civil aviation business, which in turn generates innovations in terms of production and certification. As an industrial architect and systems integrator, Dassault Aviation has extensive expertise in the use of cutting-edge technologies and data. This rare ability makes us a pivotal player when it comes to aerospace research and…

The Paris Air Show is the opportunity for Dassault Aviation to see its Rafale aircraft fly in a spectacular demonstration for the delight of spectators. This demonstration, designed to show off the aircraft’s acceleration, rotation and low speed maneuverability capabilities for operations from land bases, will be given by Captain Jean-Brice Millet named “Mimous” at the controls of a Rafale C. The only totally “omnirole” aircraft in the world, able to operate from a land base or an aircraft carrier, capable of carrying 1.5 times its weight in weapons and fuel, the Rafale has been designed to perform the full…

Created by Octave Octave, the Dassault Aviation mobile app is a project designed to provide employees with easy access to information about the company, while opening up access to a wide range of content for the general public. For the occasion of the Bourget 2025 International Paris Air Show, the application is decked out in the colors of this flagship event. Its interface enables privileged, instant and continuous communication. The application offers simplified access to the world of Dassault Aviation, with news, media content and a social network feed, enabling users to follow company and industry news in real time.…

Dassault Aviation is a partner of the “Femmes de l’Aéronautique et du Spatial” operation at 2025 Paris Air Show. The aim is to showcase women working in the industry and attract new female talent. To convey this message, in addition to discussions with our business and HR ambassadors all week long on the Dassault Aviation stand in Hall 2A A251, inspiring speeches by our female professionals will be held in the Avion des Métiers, Hall Concorde, from Tuesday to Sunday, with free access for all visitors. On the program Tuesday June 17 – 11am-11.20am How Raphaëlle, an engineer in the…

Avio Digitally Transforms the Development of Innovative Space Technologies with Dassault Systèmes’ 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

Joint EASA-FAA Additive Manufacturing Workshop 2025 In response to the growing use of additive manufacturing (AM) in aviation, the European Union Aviation Safety (EASA) and the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) have been jointly organising annual workshops focused on the qualification and certification of AM parts since 2015. These workshops serve as a collaborative platform for government agencies, industry, standardisation bodies, and academia to share knowledge, align on key technical challenges, and support regulatory harmonisation. Darya Kalsi Tue, 17/06/2025 – 14:21

Boeing F-47 Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) matt.jouppi@av… Mon, 06/16/2025 – 17:56 The Boeing F-47 is a next generation air superiority platform intended to replace the Lockheed Martin F-22A in U.S. Air Force (USAF) service. Boeing was announced as the victor of the Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) competition against Lockheed Martin in March 2025. The service has since withheld key F-47 programmatic and configuration details citing operational security. The USAF has described the F-47 as less costly and more adaptable than the F-22, as well as having, “significantly longer range, more advanced stealth, be more sustainable, supportable, and have…

Global matt.jouppi@av… Mon, 06/16/2025 – 17:44 The Global Combat Aircraft Program (GCAP) is a multi-national next generation fighter initiative between the UK, Italy, and Japan. The aircraft is expected to be a large, twin-engine design featuring low observability (LO), an advanced power and thermal management system (PTMS), and networked multi-spectral sensors. GCAP may feature an unmanned component or individual countries might opt for their own country specific solution. Partner nations aim to begin fielding GCAP by 2035, with the aircraft expected to replace the Eurofighter Typhoons of Italy and the UK, as well as the Mitsubishi F-2s of Japan.Program HistoryKey…

See in pictures a compilation of all the best moments of Monday, June 16, 2025 at Paris Air Show! Discover the highlights and the most beautiful shots of this 55th edition of Event…

French Prime Minister François Bayrou visited the “Avion des métiers” at Paris Air Show Organized under the aegis of GIFAS, the Avion des Métiers event is designed to showcase the dynamism of the aeronautical industry, promote its professions, inspire vocations and attract talent, particularly female talent. Aimed at young people (schoolchildren and students) wondering about their career direction, as well as people undergoing retraining, this event enables them to discover some 20 different professions through demonstrations led by 15 companies. 44 company representatives (23 women / 21 men) will be taking turns throughout the week, from June 16 onwards, to…

In mid-October 2024, a series of Rafale Marine trials were carried out on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier to validate the assisted landing features developed as part of the F4 standard program. Discover the incredible images of this event in four episodes! Rafale Marine (single-seat) Wingspan: 10.9 m Length: 15.3 m Height: 5.3 m Empty weight: ≈ 10.5 t Maximum takeoff weight: 24.5 t External stores capacity: 9.5 t This campaign was led by Dassault Aviation’s Flight Test teams. The main tasks of the flight tests are to: Participate in the design of aircraft and their systems Ensure the…

On Monday, 16 June, French Prime Minister François Bayrou visited the 2025 Paris Air Show. He met Éric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, and accompanied him to the Company’s stand and static display area.

For the 2025 Paris Air Show, Dassault Aviation invites you to test your reflexes with a brand new challenge: successfully complete a series of aircraft carrier landings! From June 16 to 26, 2025, try to complete 8 consecutive landings, pressing down at the right moment to hook the arresting strand. Precision, concentration and timing are your best allies. Don’t miss your chance to take home exceptional prizes (model planes, books, goodies, etc.), rewarding your perseverance throughout the game! Are you ready to take to the skies? Take up the challenges of the 2025 Paris Air Show game and outdo yourself…

When Japan Airlines and Finnair departed Helsinki for Tokyo-Haneda back-to-back, the race was on. The 15 June flights took opposite paths to Tokyo, with JAL heading north and taking a polar route, while Finnair tacked south. Just after take off, we wanted to see who would be the first to touch down in Tokyo. Japan Airlines’ 777-300ER JA733J departed Helsinki’s Vantaa Airport at 15:56 UTC, giving it a two minute head start on Finnair’s A350-900 OH-LWI. Shortly after takeoff it looked like JAL would make it to Tokyo well before Finnair. It had departed first and was taking a shorter…

Join us at Gate O, on the central aisle from June 16 to 22, 2025. The Store Dassault Aviation is proud to once again take part in the 55th edition of the International Paris Air Show. This boutique offers aviation enthusiasts the opportunity to discover or rediscover iconic items that reflect the image and values of Dassault Aviation. We look forward to welcoming many of you to the world’s largest air show.

Below are the new workstations certified by Dassault Systemes this May 2025 

Université de Moncton and Dassault Systèmes Partner to Solve Urban Development Challenges in Canada with Virtual Twins

At the Paris Air Show, aircraft are in the spotlight, jostling for position on the tarmac. Dassault Aviation’s static display includes Falcon and military aircraft. Presentation of Dassault Aviation aircraft present at the show: Rafale Air B Wingspan: 10.9 m Length: 15.3 m Height: 5.3 m Empty weight: ≈ 10 t Maximum takeoff weight: 24.5 t External stores capacity: 9.5 t Combat drone (scale model 1) Wingspan: 12.5 m Length: 10 m Height: 2.5 m Empty weight: 5 t Falcon 8X Wingspan: 26.3 m Length: 24.5 m Height: 7.9 m Range: 6,450 nm London City → New York Paris →…

Following Israeli strikes on Iran in the early hours of 13 June, airspace in Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Syria, and Israel is closed. Jordan, Syria, and Israel have severely limited flights, while Iran and Iraq have closed to all traffic. The closures affect approximately 3,000 flights per day through canceled flights or re-routes. The first diversions away from Tehran were noted at 00:06 UTC while Iranian and Iraqi airspace was filled with hundreds of flights. Flights cleared the region over the subsequent two hours. 9-second video of the clearing of Iranian and Iraqi airspace. pic.twitter.com/VZLWbmk9sC— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) June 13, 2025 Airspace…

On this week’s episode of AvTalk, Silver Airways ceases operations immediately and Qantas says subsidiary Jetstar Asia will wind down flights by the end of July. The NTSB releases the preliminary report on the American Airlines 737 fire in Denver. May was a big month for Boeing, with more than 300 orders, while Airbus recorded orders for precisely 0 aircraft. This month’s Paris Air Show has the potential to close the gap. Southwest is looking at “monetizing its order book,” while American Airlines sends the wrong 787 to Naples. And Condor operates five flights in a failed attempt to get…

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Here’s something for purists and art lovers in general! From June 19 to 22 in Paris, a high-profile exhibition and sale pay tribute to the world of Buck Danny. Collectors beware! From Friday, June 19 to Monday, June 22, 2025, Galerie l’Œil Bleu, in the Marais district of Paris (3rd arrondissement), is offering an unprecedented plunge into the world of “Buck Danny”, with an exhibition and sale of 12 Art Strips available in several formats. These posters feature some of the comic strip’s most iconic images, from 1954 to 1970 (volumes 11 to 36), with a retro chromatic makeover and…

(Saint-Cloud, France, June 13, 2025) – Dassault Aviation is proud to showcase its wide range of expertise to industry professionals and the general public at the 55th Paris Air Show, taking place at Paris-Le Bourget Airport from June 16 to 22, 2025. Dassault Aviation will be at stand A251, located in Hall 2A, underneath a giant video screen. We will be displaying models of our aircraft and projects, particularly in the space sector. Visitors will also get the chance to enjoy a virtual flight experience with our “Rafale Experience” simulators. Our static display, located in Row A – No. 7,…

EASA publishes CZIB for airspace of Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, and Lebanon The European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA), in close coordination with the European Commission, has published a Conflict Zone Information Bulletin on the Middle East, addressing the airspace of Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, and Lebanon. The issuance follows recent military developments in the region, including air strikes conducted by Israel and retaliatory actions taken by Iran. Annalisa Farina Fri, 13/06/2025 – 19:06

Air India flight 171 from Ahmedabad to London-Gatwick crashed shortly after take off on the afternoon of 12 June. The Boeing 787-8 “Dreamliner” lost height just seconds after departure and impacted a neighborhood to the southwest of the airport. Air India says that one of the 242 people on board the aircraft survived the crash. This is the first hull loss of a Boeing 787. Air India flight 171 AI171 departed Ahmedabad at 08:08:44 UTC (13:38 local time). The aircraft climbed to a maximum recorded barometric altitude of 625 feet at 08:49:46 before losing altitude. The last received data from…

On June 5, 2025, the European Space Agency (Esa), the European Astronaut Club (ACE), ArianeGroup, Dassault Aviation and the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace organized the closing day of the 19th Student Aerospace Challenge at the Musée de l’Air et de l’Espace in Le Bourget (93). This competition enabled higher education students to take part in the study of a reusable, manned suborbital or even orbital vehicle, on a theme chosen from among the ten work packages on offer (technical, medical, legal studies, etc.). For this year’s event, 21 teams from schools and universities in several European countries belonging…

From June 16 to 22, the Dassault Aviation website is at the pace of the Paris Air Show. news in images (flight demonstrations, etc.) web TV Dassault Aviation dassault-aviation.tv photo galleries photos.dassault-aviation.com Paris Air Show game daily newsletter… You can also find all our news and watch new content in real time on : an X @Dassault_OnAir account: x.com/Dassault_OnAir a LinkedIn Dassault Aviation page: linkedin.com/company/dassault-aviation a Facebook page @DassaultAviation: facebook.com/DassaultAviation an Instagram account @dassaultaviation : instagram/dassaultaviation a YouTube channel: youtube.com/thedassaultaviation une appli mobile Dassault Aviation (iOS et Android)

Calling all owners of small aircraft and/or microlights! After a break in 2024, the Traine-Queue gathering returns for a promising 21st edition. An event that’s becoming a must-attend! Since 2002, classic train aviation enthusiasts have been gathering in Paray-le-Monial (in the Saône-et-Loire département) to celebrate old-fashioned aviation. In 2025, Traîne-Queue returns for its 21ᵉ edition, on June 21 and 22 to be exact, for what promises to be an exceptional weekend right in the heart of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region. In a warm and friendly atmosphere (with stands, catering and more), dozens of ULMs and aircraft with the famous tailwheel will…

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