Leading aerospace firm Dassault Falcon Jet operates its largest facility in the world in Little Rock and continues to invest in Arkansas. 

Situation

Dassault Aviation is a worldwide leader in aircraft development and manufacturing – producing more than 10,000 military and civil aircraft, including 2,700 Falcon Jets, over the past century. Dassault Falcon Jet has operated in Arkansas since 1975 when it opened its aircraft completion facility in Little Rock. Since its opening, the Little Rock facility has delivered more than 1,000 aircraft. 

CHALLENGE

Demand for Dassault Falcon Jet’s product line, particularly their business jets, was increasing. In March 2023, Dassault Falcon Jet leadership revealed that the company was looking to expand to meet the demand for their product line. Little Rock was one of the contenders for this competitive economic development project.

Solution

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and state economic development leaders met with Dassault Falcon Jet executives at the 2023 Paris Air Show to discuss the expansion project. The discussions laid the groundwork for future talks with Dassault Falcon Jet.

Results

Dassault Falcon Jet executives gathered in December 2023 with Governor Sanders, AEDC officials, and local leaders to announce that the company would expand its facility in Little Rock.

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