Dassault Aviation and Reliance Infrastructure’s subsidiary, Reliance Aerostructure Limited (RAL), have announced a landmark partnership at the Paris Air Show to manufacture Falcon 2000 business jets in India. The collaboration marks the first time Dassault will build Falcon jets outside France, signifying a major leap for India’s aerospace manufacturing sector.
The joint venture, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Limited (DRAL), will establish a final assembly line in Nagpur, Maharashtra, making India a global hub for high-end business jet production. The facility will serve both domestic and international markets, with the first ‘Made-in-India’ Falcon 2000 jet expected to take flight by 2028.
As part of this strategic collaboration:
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DRAL will become the Center of Excellence (CoE) for the Falcon 2000, Falcon 6X, and Falcon 8X programs—Dassault’s first CoE outside France.
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Dassault will transfer assembly of the Falcon 2000’s wings and fuselage, as well as the front sections of Falcon 6X and 8X, to DRAL.
Since its establishment in 2017, DRAL has delivered over 100 major Falcon 2000 sub-sections, showcasing India’s growing precision manufacturing capabilities. The new phase will see DRAL hire several hundred engineers and technicians over the next decade, further boosting India’s aerospace talent base.
The Falcon jets already enjoy strong demand in India’s corporate and charter aviation market, admired for their performance, comfort, and efficiency. This partnership not only enhances India’s aerospace prowess but also positions the country alongside global aviation leaders such as the U.S., France, Canada, and Brazil.
This strategic development reinforces Dassault Aviation’s long-term commitment to India and marks a new chapter in global aerospace collaboration.