Falcon 900EX EASy, Falcon 900DX, Falcon 2000 Family Receive Approvals

Dassault Falcon told ANN Wednesday the company recently received type certification from Transport Canada for its Falcon 900EX EASy, Falcon 900DX and Falcon 2000 family of business jets. The certification follows several months of simulator and flight testing by Canadian authorities, and allows these aircraft to be registered in Canada.

Dassault adds the close working relationship developed with Transport Canada throughout these certifications bodes well for type certification for the 5,950 nm Falcon 7X, which is expected in 2008.

"These type certificates allow us to continue our growth in Canada which has progressed rapidly over the past three years," said John Rosanvallon, President and CEO of Dassault Falcon. "We’ve increased our focus in Canada and expect continued success in the future."

Dassault Falcon has placed increased emphasis of late in building its presence in Canada. In 2006, the company signed an agreement with Skyservice’s Toronto maintenance facility to become a Falcon Line Maintenance Service Center in Canada. The agreement covers service and support of the Falcon 50, Falcon 900 and Falcon 2000 families of aircraft. Service and support is available for transient service, unscheduled maintenance and troubleshooting, AOG support and scheduled maintenance including basic inspection and 'A' checks.

Also in 2006, Bob 'Herbie' Kane was named Director of Sales, Canada, for Dassault Falcon. He is responsible for sales and marketing of the full line of new Falcon business jets in the Canadian market. Kane was previously responsible for concept sales in the Western United States and is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy.

Dassault Falcon Jet Corp. is a wholly owned subsidiary of Dassault Aviation, and is responsible for selling and supporting Falcon business jets throughout North America, South America, and the Pacific Rim countries of Asia, including China. The family of Falcon jets currently in production includes four tri-jets -- the Falcon 50EX, 900DX, 900EX EASy, and the new 7X -- as well as the twin-engine Falcon 2000, Falcon 2000DX and Falcon 2000EX EASy.

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