Dassault’s civil sales climb in banner year
At its Saint-Cloud headquarters near Paris, Dassault began presenting its 2001 results with military precision at 9 a.m.

At its Saint-Cloud headquarters near Paris, Dassault began presenting its 2001 results with military precision at 9 a.m. sharp on March 6. This was almost ironic as the manufacturer, still famous for its Mirage and Rafale fighters, confirmed its main business is now Falcon business jets, which accounted for 76 percent of last year’s revenues.

In spite of a financially good year, Dassault Aviation CEO Charles Edelstenne expressed concern about the viability of a Falcon order from UAL Corp.’s Avolar frax startup. Last October Avolar inked a contract for 46 firm deliveries and options on a further 76, making 2001 a record year for the manufacturer in terms of Falcon sales.

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