Dassault Opens Cergy Factory for Falcon & Rafale

Dassault opened a new factory in Cergy on September 23, 2025, to expand Falcon and Rafale production.

The Dassault Cergy factory officially opened on September 23, 2025, in Cergy, northwest of Paris, marking a notable expansion of Dassault Aviation’s manufacturing footprint. The site will support both Falcon business jets and Rafale fighter aircraft, and was allocated over the past year as part of the company’s capacity plan.

Dassault says the new facility will improve assembly and systems integration, helping the company meet rising demand for its Falcon series of business jets and sustain Rafale production for domestic defence needs and exports. Company executives and government officials attended the inauguration, underlining the project’s industrial importance to the Paris region.

Why the Dassault Cergy factory matters

The site is designed to modernize final assembly workflows and streamline integration of avionics and mission systems. That modernization aims to shorten production cycles and increase throughput without compromising quality — a key factor for both civilian Falcon customers and military Rafale operators.

• Dassault Cergy factory: expands capacity for Falcon business jets and Rafale fighters.
• Modernization focus: upgraded assembly lines and improved systems integration.
• Strategic impact: reinforces France’s aerospace supply chain and export potential.

Officials framed the investment as a strategic boost to Western aviation manufacturing in France, supporting jobs and the local supplier base around Cergy. While specific production-rate targets were not disclosed at the inauguration, Dassault emphasized incremental capacity increases and technological upgrades to its assembly processes.

For operators and industry watchers, the new facility signals Dassault’s commitment to simultaneously serving premium business-jet customers and national defence requirements. The Cergy opening strengthens the company’s platform for future Falcon updates and continued Rafale deliveries.

Sources

• Dassault Aviation — company announcement (no external link provided)