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Time of India
9 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Built in Nagpur, Falcon may be India's 1st home-made biz jet
1 2 Nagpur: The first-ever commercial aircraft made in India may roll out from Nagpur in the next three years. By end of 2028, Falcon 2000 LXS business jet, of France's Dassault Aviation, is planned to be manufactured at the company's joint venture with Anil Ambani's Reliance Aerostructure (a subsidiary of Reliance Infrastructure) at the Mihan Special Economic Zone (SEZ) here. Major assemblies of other versions of the aircraft, like the Falcon 6X and 8X , will also be made here. For Dassault Aviation, this would be the first-ever manufacturing unit for Falcon outside France. The company is eyeing both global and domestic markets with the Mihan facility. The jets are being made for both commercial and military use. The company aims to make as many as 22 aircraft in a year at Nagpur, though the final numbers would also depend on the order book. Financial closure for the Nagpur project has already been completed, said a source. At present, 300 highly skilled personnel are employed here. The numbers would be taken to 1,000 eventually. Dassault Reliance Aviation Limited (DRAL), the joint venture between Dassault and Reliance, has been operating in Mihan-SEZ since 2017. At present, the facility makes components of both the Falcon and Rafale fighter jets. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Forget Furosemide, Use This Household Item To Help Drain Edema Fluid WellnessGuide Learn more Undo DRAL started with making nose cones for Falcon and gradually expanded. The first front section of the Falcon 2000 was delivered in 2019. Over 100 subsections have been delivered so far, finally getting close to making an entire aircraft. The ultimate plan was to make a full-fledged Falcon 2000 jet in Nagpur. It was, however, delayed for various reasons, including Covid impacting the aviation business, said sources. Finally, decks have been cleared for rolling out the Falcon 2000 at Mihan. On Wednesday, DRAL made a formal announcement of the timeline to make the aircraft at Mihan at the Paris Air Show. Dassault chairman Eric Trappier, in a statement, said DRAL will become the first centre of excellence for Falcon series aircraft outside France, which will help establish the final assembly line for the Falcon 2000 in India.
Time of India
20 hours ago
- Business
- Time of India
Nagpur-crafted jet set to be India's first home-made commercial plane
Nagpur: The first-ever commercial aircraft made in India will roll out from Nagpur by the end of 2028. The Falcon 2000 LXS business jet of France's Dassault Aviation will be manufactured at the company's unit in Mihan Special Economic Zone (SEZ) here. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Dassault Reliance Aviation Limited (DRAL), a joint venture between the French aircraft-maker and Anil Ambani-led Reliance Infrastructure, has been operating in the SEZ since 2017. So far, it has been making components of both the Falcon and Rafale. The ultimate plan was to make a full-fledged Falcon 2000 jet in Nagpur, which was delayed for various reasons, including Covid impacting aviation business, said sources. On Wednesday, Dassault Aviation and Reliance Infrastructure made a formal announcement of their strategic partnership at the Paris Air Show. DRAL will also emerge as the centre of excellence for all Falcon series aircraft, including the Falcon 6X and 8X assembly programmes for Dassault Aviation, said a press release. Large assembly lines for the Falcon 6X and 8X will be set up here. This will catapult India into the elite club of countries manufacturing next-generation business aircraft, as Nagpur will find its place on the global aircraft manufacturing map. Other countries that make similar aircraft include the US, France, Canada, and Brazil.
Business Upturn
a day ago
- Business
- Business Upturn
Reliance Infrastructure shares hit 5% upper circuit after subsidiary partners with Dassault Aviation to manufacture Falcon 2000 jets
Reliance Infrastructure shares surged 5% to hit the upper circuit after its subsidiary, Reliance Aerostructure Limited (RAL), and Dassault Aviation announced a major partnership to manufacture Falcon 2000 business jets in India. Revealed at the Paris Air Show, the deal marks a historic move as Dassault will build its Falcon jets outside France for the first time, highlighting India's rising prominence in global aerospace manufacturing. The joint venture, Dassault Reliance Aerospace Limited (DRAL), will set up a final assembly line in Nagpur, Maharashtra. The facility is expected to produce Falcon 2000 jets for both domestic and international markets, with the first 'Made-in-India' jet projected to fly by 2028. Under this collaboration, DRAL will become a Center of Excellence (CoE) for multiple Falcon programs, and Dassault will transfer key production elements such as the wings and fuselage of its Falcon 2000, 6X, and 8X jets to India. Since its formation in 2017, DRAL has already delivered over 100 Falcon 2000 sub-sections, underscoring India's evolving capability in precision aerospace manufacturing. The new phase of development is expected to generate significant employment opportunities in the sector, with hundreds of engineers and technicians to be hired. Reliance Infrastructure shares opened at ₹365.90 and touched a high of ₹386.50 during the trading session, while the low stood at ₹362.10. The stock remains close to its 52-week high of ₹420.00, reflecting strong recent performance. Its 52-week low is ₹169.51. Disclaimer: The information provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial or investment advice. Stock market investments are subject to market risks. Always conduct your own research or consult a financial advisor before making investment decisions. Author or Business Upturn is not liable for any losses arising from the use of this information. Ahmedabad Plane Crash Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
