Dynamic / Shaping the future
Shaping technological innovationShaping technological innovation
As an industrial architect and systems integrator, Dassault Aviation has extensive expertise in the use of cutting-edge technologies and data. This rare ability makes us a pivotal player when it comes to aerospace research and development in France and Europe, in both civil and military aviation.
Substantial investments
Our commitment to innovation is evidenced by our overall R&D expenditures (in-house and externally funded): €1,108 million. Our current developments range from the F4, F5 and export standards of the Rafale and the UCAS, to the NGF demonstrator, as well as the Falcon 10X, Falcon Archange and Falcon Albatros.
Environmental challenges
We are determined that business aviation continue to be a key driver in the decarbonization of the aviation sector. Our aircraft are ideally suited to the incorporation of innovations that help reduce CO2 emissions. We are exploring a number of avenues, including Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), a highly promising technology: over its life cycle, SAF emits 80% to 90% less CO2 than fossil kerosene. Our Falcons are already equipped to fly with SAF containing 50% non-fossil fuel.
Civil aviation research in France
Right from the design stage and throughout their life cycle, we are taking steps to reduce the environmental footprint of our aircraft. As part of France’s civil aviation research council (Corac), we are actively involved in a series of technology maturation projects aimed at achieving sustainability in aviation, most notably the use of 100% SAF to power our Falcons.
European cooperation
Since 2008, the Clean Sky 1 and 2 programs have enabled us to collaborate with some 20 major partners in seven European countries. We are continuing with our efforts in this area by heading up the Clean Aviation program’s Concerto project.
Sesar, a European joint-undertaking devoted to improving air traffic management, has contributed to the development of our FalconEye system, which provides safe access to all airports in poor weather conditions, including those with limited technical resources.
Artificial intelligence
We are developing AI systems to boost performance and safety, while ensuring that humans remain at the heart of the decision-making process.
Our approach: deploying the right AI solutions in the right place for the benefit of our crews, our customers and our operations. We are exploring the use of AI to enhance the operational performance of aviation and to enable collaborative combat.
