Dassault Aviation Generates Solid Sales For Flagship 7X In The Region

The new Falcon 5X introduced last fall at NBAA and due to enter service in 2017 has already generated strong response in the Middle East, according to Dassault Falcon. The region has generated a significant number of the airplane's initial sales, according to the company.

Dassault Aviation will highlight its expanded line of Falcon business jets at Abu Dhabi Air Expo 2014. The three day show, which opens on Feb. 25, will take place at Al Bateen Executive Airport in the heart of Abu Dhabi. Al Bateen is the only dedicated private jet aircraft facility in the Gulf Region.

The exhibit will feature Dassault's flagship Falcon 7X trijet, which is coming off an exceptional sales year. The company sold several 7Xs in the Middle East in 2013 and delivered more than 40 units worldwide. The region is home to some of the world's largest Falcon 7X operators.

"The Gulf Region continues to be a vital market for business aviation, with prestigious customers and operators such as Saudia Private Aviation and Wallan Aviation, and with the gradual recovery of the worldwide economy, is again showing signs of sustained growth," said Renaud Cloatre, Falcon Sales Director for the Middle East at Dassault Aviation. "The Falcon 7X, with its exceptional comfort, flexibility and efficiency, is particularly well suited for conditions in the region. We are forecasting continued growth in the short term and will continue to invest in the area so that we can support our operators even more effectively in the years to come."

Falcon says its business jets are ideally suited to the demands of Middle East customers, who appreciate the technological excellence, operating performance, flexibility and comfort. More than 30 Falcon aircraft have been delivered to customers in the region over the past five years, nearly doubling the regional Falcon fleet to 69 aircraft.

Dassault Falcon currently operates Authorized Service Centers in Dubai and Jeddah, a spares distribution center in Dubai and a technical office in Jeddah to serve the Middle East market. It also runs a regional sales office in Dubai.

(Falcon 5X [top] and 7X [bottom] images from file)

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