In a major boost to India’s aerospace manufacturing sector, Reliance Infrastructure has partnered with France’s Dassault Aviation to produce Falcon 2000 business jets in Nagpur, Maharashtra. This will be the first time Dassault manufactures the aircraft outside of France.
The two companies will establish a final assembly line in Nagpur, aiming to deliver the first made-in-India jets by 2028. The jets will serve both corporate and military purposes, according to a joint statement released on Wednesday.
The move is seen as a significant step in enhancing India’s Make in India capabilities in the aviation sector. Following the announcement, Reliance Infrastructure shares surged by 5% in afternoon trading, reflecting investor optimism about the long-term strategic partnership.
The Falcon 2000, a twin-engine business jet, is one of Dassault’s flagship models globally. Its local production could pave the way for more international aerospace collaborations and a stronger domestic aviation ecosystem.