Dassault Falcon Extends Use of Falcon Perf Airport Performance Tool Dassault Falcon is upgrading its Falcon Perf takeoff and landing performance tool and extending availability of the software package for Falcons equipped with the advanced EASy cockpit. Introduced in May 2012, in partnership with Jeppesen, Falcon Perf allows pilots to easily calculate takeoff and landing performance and quickly produce associated takeoff parametric cards, takeoff and landing cards and maximum takeoff/landing weight tables. The tool can also facilitate access to operational data based on declared runway characteristics, departure procedure, missed approach climb gradient requirements and other airport information defined by Jeppesen NavData and OpsData services, which are incorporated in the software.
Dassault Introduces Falcon Promotional Apps Dassault has introduced promotional mobile applications for all the models in its in-production fleet. The applications, which concern the Falcon 2000S, Falcon 2000LXS, Falcon 900LX and top-of-the-line Falcon 7X, can be easily accessed from the Apple Apps Store using any iPad or iPhone equipped with iO6 software or from Google Play through an Android device. They contain interactive elements and are designed for maximum user-friendliness. Each app features: • A summary of aircraft characteristics and performance • A 360° exterior presentation with hotspots featuring key technologies • An interactive visit of the aircraft interior in 3D • Worldwide city-pair range map • High-definition photo gallery These new apps allow operators, pilots, other aerospace professionals, as well as aviation enthusiasts, to readily access key information about Falcon models on the go, in a dynamic multimedia environment. Dassault also announced that its Falconer in-house magazine is now available from the Apple Apps Store. The Falconer is packed with feature stories about Falcon customers, the advanced technologies utilized in Falcon aircraft and other exciting topics.
A new Falcon is set to be unveiled soon. Just check the Dassault Falcon Homepage. http://www.dassaultfalcon.com/en/Pages/Home.aspx
Duncan Aviation recently delivered its 56th pair of Aviation Partners’ winglets on Dassault Falcon 900 and 2000 aircraft. Of those, 36 modifications were performed by Morrie Harris’ airframe team of 15 from Duncan Aviation’s Battle Creek, Michigan, facility.
Up to the middle of the year Dassault Falcon's orders were decent however, they lagged in another department. Falcon business jet orders increased during the first half of this year while deliveries sagged at the same time.
New appointments at Dassault Falcon... http://www.dassaultfalcon.com/en/MediaCenter/Newsd/Pages/PR%202013/Carlos-Brana-Appointment.aspx
Dassault Aviation has named Frédéric Leboeuf Vice President, Falcon Operational Support. He replaces Gérard Dailloux, who retired after serving with the company for almost 30 years. http://www.dassaultfalcon.com/en/MediaCenter/Newsd/Pages/PR%202013/Leboeuf-appointment.aspx
Dassault Falcon unveils the Falcon 5X business jet at the on-going NBAA in Las Vegas. Expect to read more on this new business jet in the News Section.
Dassault Aircraft Services Launches 'My DAS Project’ as New Customer-Centric Website Goes Live http://www.dassaultfalcon.com/en/MediaCenter/Newsd/Pages/PR%202013/DAS-site.aspx
CAE adds fourth Falcon 7X FFS to network The simulator is expected to be ready for training in 2015 at a yet to be disclosed location. "With more than 200 Falcon 7X aircraft delivered, the extension of the Falcon 7X simulator network will benefit our growing fleet of operators," says Frederic Leboeuf, Falcon Operational Support Directorate, Dassault Aviation.
Dassault Aviation reinforces sales team for Africa Dassault Aviation has named a new International Sales Manager for Africa to help meet growing demand for business jets in this vast continent. Olivier Zuber, formerly the company’s Falcon marketing and business development manager for India, will fill this new position. “Olivier’s extensive experience with the nuances of the business aviation industry in various regions make him the ideal choice to develop leads and spearhead new sales opportunities in the emerging economies of Africa,” said Gilles Gautier, Vice President, Falcon Sales for Dassault Aviation. ”His intimate knowledge of the Falcon product line and support network, as well as his can-do attitude, will be valuable assets in meeting this challenge.” The new setup reflects the rapid growth and growing integration of the African market, which is creating demand for improved air links to regional and intercontinental destinations. Existing airline routes make it hard to get directly from one African country to the other, especially from East to West, or to reach major business centers in other continents. Business jets help remove these hurdles, as evidenced by the fact that the Falcon fleet in Africa has nearly doubled in the past five years. Zuber started with Dassault Aviation in 2005 at the flight test center and then moved to Falcon Customer Service before joining the Dassault New Delhi liaison office in 2011 where he served three years. He will now be based in the Saint-Cloud, France, headquarters and will report to Alain Lemee and Gilles Apollis, Sales Directors in charge of the African market. A graduate of France’s ENSAM (Ecole Nationale Supérieure d’Arts et Métiers), Zuber holds a Master's degree in engineering. He is married and has one child.
Discover the 2014 Dassault Falcon calender... http://www.dassaultfalcon.com/en/MediaCenter/News/Pages/calendar2014.aspx
A-PRO Unveils Major Renovation and Facility Improvements (Aero Precision Repair and Overhaul) recently unveiled a $1,000,000 renovation and streamlining operation that will enhance the business’s capabilities and improve both the quality and timeliness of service for its global customer base. A joint venture of Dassault Falcon Jet Corp, Dassault Aviation’s subsidiary, and Safran’s Messier-Bugatti-Dowty unit, A-PRO overhauls landing gear and components for general aviation, commercial aviation and military customers around the world. “A-PRO has been a part of the Deerfield Beach community for nearly a quarter of a century. To underscore our commitment to both the local community and our many customers across the globe, we’ve made significant capital investments to our facility and processes that will not only improve our ability to serve our customers, but will help us to remain competitive, profitable and successful in the years to come,” said Darren Burge, A-PRO President. Among the many improvements is a complete reorganization of the facility’s production flow to improve turnaround time. Modern vertical storage systems free up existing space and make access to supplies more convenient. Upgraded, expanded paint systems are more efficient and safer for employees, while new air handling equipment improves air quality in the facility. Reorganization of work flow in the machine shop allows multiple machines to be used by a single operator while simultaneously increasing job efficiency. A-PRO employs 84 people in numerous capacities, including customer support and marketing experts and highly specialized machine operators and repair and overhaul specialists.
Dassault is preparing for major events in 2014, including next week’s eighteenth edition of the Super Bowl in New Jersey, the Soccer World Cup in Brazil in June and the Winter Games in Russia starting on February 7. In addition, during Superbowl XVIII week, Dassault expects at least 600 business jets to arrive to fly into Teterboro Airport (TEB), where the Dassault Falcon Jet headquarters are located. The company has prepared its Falcon regional distribution centers to dispatch parts to operators when needed and travel-ready GoTeams will also be present. About 1200 business jets are expected to visit the New York metropolitan area for the Superbowl week. (FC)
Only five months after the official unveiling of the Falcon 5X, French OEM Dassault Aviation has plans to introduce a new member to its Falcon family during this year’s EBACE convention in Geneva, Switzerland. Currently still under development, the aircraft will come at the top of the product line and has been given the temporary name “M 1000" - but is expected to called the Falcon 8X. (FC)
Jacques Chauvet, Sr VP, Worldwide Customer Service shares on a regular blog his unique perspective on what it takes to keep more than 2,000 Falcons flying. This week, Chauvet tells us all about the Falcon Operator Advisory board meeting that was held last February in Newark, NJ.