Dassault Aviation: Egypt opts for the Rafale
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Egypt opts for the Rafale
Saint-Cloud, France, February 12, 2015 - Dassault Aviation is greatly honored by
the Arab Republic of Egypt's decision to equip its air force with the Rafale.
This decision is a continuation of our cooperation that dates back to the
1970s, and has seen the Mirage 5, the Alpha Jet and the Mirage 2000 fly in the
colors of Egypt. The Rafale meets the needs of countries that, like Egypt,
demand a sovereign air force of the best level.
"I would like to thank the highest Egyptian authorities for this strategic and
historic partnership. Dassault Aviation will be equal to the faith that they
have placed in us yet again", declared Eric Trappier, President and CEO of
Dassault Aviation. "I would also like to thank the French authorities, which
were behind the Rafale program, and have provided the political support, without
which we cannot make any military exports. I would also like to pay tribute to
the skills and know-how of the 7,000 people who work on the Rafale at Dassault
Aviation, Thales, Safran and for our 500 subcontractors."
The Rafale is the first completely omnirole fighter capable of accomplishing all
the missions assigned to combat aircraft (air-air, air-ground, air-sea). It
first came into active service with the French Navy and the French Air Force in
2004-2006, gradually replacing seven types of aircraft belonging to the
preceding generations. It was deployed in Afghanistan (2007-2012), Libya (2011),
in the Sahel-Saharan strip (since 2013) and in Iraq (since September 2014). It
was chosen for the Indian Army's request for proposal for 126 aircraft.
Negotiations surrounding the Rafale are currently underway with several
governments.
Dassault Aviation produces military aircraft (Rafale, drones) and business
aircraft (the Falcons) in the same design office and the same production plants.
Its civil activities benefit from the high technology derived from its defense
activities and offer an international capacity for industrial development in
return. The contract with Egypt consolidates this business model, which is
without equal in the aerospace industry. Over the last 50 years, Dassault
Aviation has exported 72% of its aircraft to more than 90 countries.
About Dassault Aviation
With more than 8,000 military and civil aircraft delivered to 90 countries over
the past 60 years, and having logged nearly 28 million flight hours to
date, Dassault Aviation can offer recognized know-how and experience in the
design, development, sale and support of all types of aircraft, from the Rafale
fighter to the Falcon range of high-end business jets, as well as military
unmanned air systems. In 2014, Dassault Aviation reported revenues of ?3.68
billion, with around 11,600 employees.
Press Contacts:
Corporate Communication:
Stéphane Fort
Tel: +33 (0)1 47 11 86 90
Mathieu Durand
Tel: +33 (0)1 47 11 85 88
Rafale Communication:
Nathalie Bakhos
Tel.: +33 (0)1 47 11 84 12
For high resolution photo of the Rafale, visit:
http://mediapro.dassault-aviation.com/
For high resolution video of the Rafale, visit:
http://www.asds-media.com/videos/footage-rafale-conception-manufacturing-m1109
www.dassault-aviation.com
Twitter: (at)Dassault_OnAir
Dassault Aviation: Egypt opts for the Rafale:
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