Aircraft
Falcon Fortunes Mixed, But Good Overall

The market for Dassault Aviation’s Falcons is “still convalescent,” according to CEO Eric Trappier. Speaking at the company’s press conference in March, Trappier gave details on its performance in 2012 and delivered a conservative market outlook. In April, at the ABACE show in Shanghai, Dassault Falcon Jet CEO John Rosanvallon expressed confidence in Asian sales growth.

Last year, Dassault handed over 66 Falcons, up from 63 the year before, and accounting for €2.8 billion ($3.6 billion) of revenues. Deliveries should increase to “around 70 Falcons” this year, he said. He also noted that last year, Falcon salespeople took orders for 58 business jets (representing €2.5 billion or $3.3 billion), a notable increase from 2011’s 36.

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