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Dassault picks Rolls-Royce to power new bizjet
Rolls-Royce is the surprise winner of the all-out competition to power Dassault’s projected super-midsize business jet, securing the UK company’s long-term

Rolls-Royce is the surprise winner of the all-out competition to power Dassault’s projected super-midsize business jet, securing the UK company’s long-term position in a potentially lucrative market for up to 3,000 aircraft.

Charles Edelstenne, chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, revealed the decision on Friday at a pre-show briefing, ending months of speculation as to which of five possible contenders would power the new aircraft. Rolls-Royce was chosen because “it demonstrated its capability to provide an all-new engine that will meet our exacting requirements in terms of reliability, performance and fuel efficiency,” Edelstenne said.

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