Dassault Aviation Opens New Cergy Plant Revitalizing French Aerospace

Dassault Aviation inaugurated its first new manufacturing plant since the 1970s in Cergy, northwest of Paris, marking a significant milestone for France's aerospace and industrial sectors. The modern facility, operational since summer 2024, has taken over operations from the outdated Argenteuil plant, including assembly of Falcon and Rafale skin panels, forward fuselage assembly, Rafale fuselage outfitting, and metal hose production. The plant employs over 600 engineers, technicians, foremen, and skilled workers, mostly transferred from Argenteuil, reinforcing the company's commitment to maintaining and developing France's aerospace expertise within its national territory. Chairman and CEO Eric Trappier emphasized that the new site is vital for national sovereignty, economic revitalization, and job creation, reflecting the broader goal of reindustrializing France. The opening ceremony was attended by government officials, military representatives, and industry stakeholders, highlighting the plant's importance to the regional industrial ecosystem. This development signals a positive step for France's aerospace industry and its industrial capabilities amid current global challenges.