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Deutsche Aircraft adopts Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE and VR to accelerate D328eco development

Deutsche Aircraft has implemented Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE to create a model‑based digital engineering environment at its Leipzig facility, integrating digital twins and VR (including Apple Vision Pro) to speed development and industrialise production of the D328eco ahead of a targeted late‑2027 entry into service.

2026-03-25T02:50:10.174041-07:00

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Dassault sets two-to-three week deadline to salvage Franco‑German‑Spanish FCAS fighter programme

2026-04-01T01:45:22.332370-07:00

FlightGlobal

Dassault Falcon 20 suffers dual‑engine malfunction in icing conditions during NATO exercise

2026-04-06T23:01:06.231277-07:00

Flying Magazine

Dassault unveils Falcon 10X to take aim at North American luxury bizjet market

2026-04-06T13:45:51.336620-07:00

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Dassault Falcon 20 suffers dual‑engine malfunction in icing conditions during NATO exercise A Dassault Falcon 20 supporting a NATO military exercise experienced simultaneous loss of both engines while climbing through 11,000 ft toward 13,000 ft in icing weather on 24 March, French BEA said, citing preliminary information from Hungarian investigators. Authorities have opened a probe and are reviewing flight data.

2026-04-06T23:01:06.231277-07:00

Dassault Falcon 20 suffers dual‑engine malfunction in icing conditions during NATO exercise

Flying Magazine

Dassault unveils Falcon 10X to take aim at North American luxury bizjet market Dassault on Tuesday gave a first look at the Falcon 10X, a long‑range business jet it positions to compete with luxury offerings from major North American rivals. The public reveal advances the program into its market-facing phase as Dassault courts ultra‑premium customers.

2026-04-06T13:45:51.336620-07:00

Dassault unveils Falcon 10X to take aim at North American luxury bizjet market

AeroTime

France to self‑fund Rafale F5 after UAE pulls out of €3.5bn deal over tech‑transfer row France will fund the Rafale F5 development alone after the UAE walked away from a proposed €3.5 billion contribution, La Tribune reports. Abu Dhabi quit negotiations when Paris refused to provide what the UAE described as "meaningful" technology transfers, stalling a potential export partnership.

2026-04-02T02:25:47.387168-07:00

France to self‑fund Rafale F5 after UAE pulls out of €3.5bn deal over tech‑transfer row

Reuters

Dassault sets two-to-three week deadline to salvage Franco‑German‑Spanish FCAS fighter programme Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier has given France, Germany and Spain two to three weeks to reach an agreement to salvage the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) Next Generation Fighter, warning the flagship tri‑national programme risks collapse amid an escalating industrial and governance dispute with Airbus.

2026-04-01T01:45:22.332370-07:00

Dassault sets two-to-three week deadline to salvage Franco‑German‑Spanish FCAS fighter programme

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Dassault's Falcon 10X wows crowd at Bordeaux roll‑out Dassault's Falcon 10X made a high‑profile appearance at a Bordeaux roll‑out event, wowing attendees and marking a major milestone for the company. The unveiling showcased the new large‑cabin Falcon and represented a key public moment in the aircraft's program, drawing praise from customers and industry observers.

2026-03-27T09:25:33.988666-07:00

Dassault's Falcon 10X wows crowd at Bordeaux roll‑out

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Deutsche Aircraft adopts Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE and VR to accelerate D328eco development Deutsche Aircraft has implemented Dassault Systèmes' 3DEXPERIENCE to create a model‑based digital engineering environment at its Leipzig facility, integrating digital twins and VR (including Apple Vision Pro) to speed development and industrialise production of the D328eco ahead of a targeted late‑2027 entry into service.

2026-03-25T02:50:10.174041-07:00

Deutsche Aircraft adopts Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE and VR to accelerate D328eco development

AeroTime

Spain to extend EF-18 Hornet service to 2035–2040 as FCAS delays leave no 5th‑gen alternative Spain will extend the operational life of its EF-18 Hornet fleet to 2035–2040, the government confirmed, after delays to the Franco‑German Future Combat Air System (FCAS) and the absence of an available fifth‑generation replacement. The move responds to rising sustainment costs and a widening fighter replacement gap.

2026-03-23T08:31:12.335474-07:00

Spain to extend EF-18 Hornet service to 2035–2040 as FCAS delays leave no 5th‑gen alternative

AeroTime

French Rafales reportedly shoot down ~60 Iranian 'Shahed' drones over UAE, raising MICA cost and supply concerns French Rafale fighters reportedly intercepted roughly 60 Iranian Shahed loitering drones over the United Arab Emirates, relying heavily on MICA air‑to‑air missiles. The engagement exposed the high per‑kill cost of using MICA against cheap expendable drones and raised questions about missile stocks and resupply.

2026-03-20T06:59:42.625199-07:00

French Rafales reportedly shoot down ~60 Iranian 'Shahed' drones over UAE, raising MICA cost and supply concerns

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Deutsche Aircraft adopts Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE and VR to accelerate D328eco development

Dassault sets two-to-three week deadline to salvage Franco‑German‑Spanish FCAS fighter programme

Dassault Falcon 20 suffers dual‑engine malfunction in icing conditions during NATO exercise

Dassault unveils Falcon 10X to take aim at North American luxury bizjet market

News Timeline