Dassault Aviation SA engages in the aeronautical business in France, the Americas, and internationally. The company designs and builds military aircraft, business jets, and space systems. It offers Rafale, a twin-jet fighter aircraft that performs various combat missions for air forces and naval air arms; nEUROn and medium altitude long endurance (MALE) drones; Mirage 2000 aircraft; and aircraft to carry out maritime surveillance, intelligence, medical evacuation, and other missions. The company operates a fleet of 2,100 Falcon jets and 1,000 fighter aircraft. In addition, it is involved in the provision of aviation maintenance and services; repair and maintenance of landing gears and flight controls; overhaul and repair of civil aviation equipment; provision of structured financing for Falcon aircraft; leasing and management of Falcon aircraft as part of public passenger transport activity; production and distribution of simulation tools; and training and documentation business. The company was founded in 1916 and is headquartered in Paris, France. Dassault Aviation SA is a subsidiary of Groupe Industriel Marcel Dassault S.A.
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