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Dassault touts ‘green’ Falcons
As more business jet buyers worry about the damage their airplanes are potentially causing the environment, French business jet maker Dassault is seeking w

As more business jet buyers worry about the damage their airplanes are potentially causing the environment, French business jet maker Dassault is seeking ways to make future Falcons greener.

“Owners want to be able to say their business jet is quite environmentally friendly,” said Bruno Stoufflet, the company’s vice president for scientific strategy, research and development and advanced business. To address such concerns, Dassault engineers say they have ushered in the era of “eco-design,” whereby renewable materials and improved end-of-life recycling are incorporated into designs for new airplanes. Moreover, they are working on further lengthening structural life and studying a range of performance enhancements designed to reduce noise, boost efficiency and save weight.

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