Dassault Aviation CEO raises possibility of leaving FCAS fighter jet programme
CEO Eric Trappier, speaking at an earnings conference, however denied reports that Dassault was seeking 80% control of the programme that it is developing alongside Europe's Airbus. (AIR.PA), opens new tab
He said that "it is not question of leaving SCAF but of deciding if we continue or not".
Airbus declined comment.
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