Dassault Falcon will present its Falcon fleet of large cabin, long range business jets at the third India Aviation air show. The event, which opens on March 14, will be held at Hyderabad Begumpet Airport. The historic French aviation company Dassault has been selling fighter jets to India for more than 60 years. Today, the company also sells advanced business aviation aircraft like the Falcon 7X, the Falcon 900LX and the Falcon 2000 series. Dassault is the Indian market leader for large cabin, long range aircraft and continues to consolidate its position more Indian companies and private owners invest in business aviation. 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. To support the growing Falcon fleet, 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, and other service centers are in discussion.
by Emerging Mone
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