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PREAMBLE


We are proud to present the latest edition of Falconer. Often a specific theme emerges with each issue of the magazine. While we were preparing Falconer 47, the theme that emerged was how our leading-edge technologies find their way, not only into Falcon aircraft and system design, but into our engineering and production processes and customer support organization, enabling us to totally rethink traditional ways of doing things.


That theme carried us throughout this issue, beginning with Virtual Bootcamp, an article that explores how virtual reality has been adapted to create a one-of-a-kind maintenance training experience. In Cutting Edge, we look at how traditional craftsmanship has been paired with the ultra-modern production environment at our Little Rock facility through a more efficient use of advanced tools, processes and work spaces.


In this issue’s customer profile, we speak with African visionary and philanthropist, Tony Elumelu, who sheds significant light on the human and economic challenges facing budding entrepreneurs in Africa. Understanding those needs first, and then adopting the right technologies, Elumelu believes, is the path to success.


We also look at two key new aircraft programs: the Falcon 8X ultra long range trijet which by incorporating revolutionary new technologies is redefining the flight experience (Pushing Boundaries) and the Falcon 900LX, a Falcon classic that has been reimagined to provide a perfect balance between practicality and elegance (The Falcon 900LX Cabin).


Finally, in Perspectives, we speak with Francisco Prunera- Usach, a Falcon employee with over four decades of experience with Dassault both in France and the United States. While in Stopover, we visit the beautiful, gritty and historic Panama City.


Welcome aboard!


Eric Trappier Chairman & CEO Dassault Aviation

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