Dassault Aviation and Reliance Aerostructure Limited (RAL), a subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure, have signed an agreement to manufacture Falcon 2000 LXS business jets in India. The announcement was made at the Paris Air Show and marks the first time Dassault will produce these aircraft outside France.
The new production line will be based at the Dassault Reliance Aerospace Limited (DRAL) facility in MIHAN, Nagpur. This move positions India as a key manufacturing base in the global business aviation market and brings it into the ranks of countries like the U.S., France, Canada, and Brazil that build next-generation business jets.
As part of the agreement, DRAL will become a dedicated hub for the Falcon series, including future work on the Falcon 6X and 8X. The company will handle the full assembly of Falcon 2000 fuselages and wings, and eventually establish a complete final assembly line in India. The first fully assembled Falcon 2000 jet is expected to roll out from the Nagpur plant by 2028.
Eric Trappier, Chairman and CEO of Dassault Aviation, noted that the expansion reflects the company’s commitment to its industrial partnership with India. He highlighted the decision as a continuation of Dassault’s “Make in India” strategy and a significant step in strengthening India’s role in the international aerospace supply chain.
Anil Ambani, Chairman of Reliance Group, emphasized the importance of this venture for the Indian aerospace sector. He described the partnership as aligned with national goals such as ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ and as a major milestone for both Reliance and India’s aviation industry.
Established in 2017, DRAL has been producing key components for the Falcon 2000 series and has already delivered more than 100 major subsections. The company plans to expand significantly, with hundreds of new technical and engineering roles expected in the coming years. The facility’s continued growth reflects increasing global demand for business jets and India’s rising capabilities in aerospace manufacturing.
Dassault Aviation, with a history of more than 10,000 aircraft deliveries across 90 countries, is known for its Rafale fighters and the Falcon family of business jets. In 2024, the company posted revenues of €6.2 billion and employs over 14,000 people worldwide.
Reliance Group, through Reliance Infrastructure and Reliance Power, maintains a diversified presence in energy, transportation, and defense sectors. The group is financially stable, with no outstanding loans, a net worth and annual revenue of approximately €3.3 billion, and a market capitalization of €4.5 billion. This joint venture represents a major step in strengthening India’s position in the global aerospace industry and expanding its advanced manufacturing capabilities.
