This 10-Year-Old Company to Make Private Jets in India

PARIS- Dassault Aviation (DA) and Reliance Aerostructure Limited (RAL) have announced a major aerospace manufacturing partnership.

The Falcon 2000 LXS business jets will now be assembled in India at a dedicated facility, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Limited (DRAL), marking the first such production line outside France.

This historic move was revealed during the Paris Air Show and aligns with India’s growing role in the global aerospace supply chain.

The final assembly line at MIHAN, Nagpur, will be operational by 2028, helping India enter the elite group of nations producing executive jets.

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Dassault Reliance to Build Private Jets

This agreement marks the first time Dassault Aviation will produce its Falcon series outside of France.

The new final assembly line in India underscores a strategic shift and elevates India to a key aerospace manufacturing hub alongside the US, France, Brazil, and Canada.

The DRAL facility will be the first Center of Excellence (CoE) for Falcon jets outside France, initially focusing on the Falcon 2000 LXS and expanding to include the Falcon 6X and 8X.

The collaboration between Dassault and Reliance aligns with India’s “Make in India” and “Atmanirbhar Bharat” vision, promoting domestic high-precision engineering and manufacturing for global supply chains.

The facility in Nagpur will handle full fuselage and wing assembly, with Dassault transferring major structural integration capabilities, including front fuselage work on Falcon 8X and 6X.

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Strategic Vision

Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, highlighted this move as a demonstration of the company’s long-term commitment to India.

According to him, the DRAL facility reflects the shared vision between Dassault and Reliance to create a world-class aerospace hub in India. He emphasized the strategic importance of the final assembly line and its role in Dassault’s global roadmap.

Anil D. Ambani, Founder Chairman of the Reliance Group, called the collaboration a “defining moment” for India’s aviation sector.

He reiterated its importance in realizing Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of making India self-reliant in critical industries, especially aviation and defense.

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Impact on Aviation Ecosystem

The DRAL plant, originally established in 2017, began operations by producing front sections of Falcon 2000 jets.

Since 2019, it has delivered over 100 such components, demonstrating world-class manufacturing precision.

The new upgrades will expand DRAL’s capacity, introduce advanced tooling, and increase employment with the recruitment of hundreds of engineers and technicians over the next decade.

By 2028, the “Made in India” Falcon 2000 jets will take flight, directly competing in international markets. This long-term initiative also aims to embed Indian engineering in Dassault’s global product lifecycle, enhancing skill development and innovation in India’s aerospace sector.

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Global Supply Chain Integration

The partnership with Dassault firmly positions India within the global business aviation supply chain. Not only will India become a key production site for high-end business jets, but it will also play a crucial role in meeting rising global demand for executive aviation.

With DRAL as a strategic asset, India will help Dassault Aviation maintain its competitive edge in terms of cost, speed, and technology.

The initiative is also expected to generate downstream economic benefits through ancillary services, logistics, material suppliers, and engineering consultancies across India, particularly in Maharashtra.

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