Dassault Aviation forecasts increased revenue for 2025 after solid 2024 results

Dassault Aviation has released its financial results for the fiscal year 2024 and outlined its strategic plans for the year ahead. 

The company reported a revenue of €6.2 billion for 2024, marking a 29% increase compared to 2023. Its adjusted net income surpassed €1 billion. 

Dassault Aviation’s order book grew in 2024, driven mainly by the success of the Rafale. The total order backlog reached 299 aircraft, valued at €43.2 billion. 

In 2024, the company secured orders for 30 Rafale jets from export customers, 18 from Indonesia and 12 from Serbia, while France did not place any new orders. Falcon business jet orders rose to 26, up from 23 the previous year. 

Despite ongoing supply chain disruptions, deliveries improved, with 21 Rafale and 31 Falcon aircraft delivered, compared to the projected 20 and 35, respectively. The company delivered 13 Rafale and 26 Falcon jets in 2023. 

“Dassault Aviation is continuing to ramp up production of the Rafale against a backdrop of persistent external and internal supply chain issues,” said Éric Trappier, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dassault Aviation. 

To mitigate these challenges, the company reported strengthening its supply chain through industry collaboration, investment support, supplier assistance, alternative sourcing, and proactive internal monitoring. 

Building the future: From Rafale F5 to Falcon 10X 

© Dassault Aviation – A. PecchiDassault Aviation welcomed the announcement of a next-generation combat drone designed to complement the upcoming F5 standard of the Rafale. As the lead contractor, Dassault will build on the advancements made with the nEUROn combat drone demonstrator. 

The Rafale F5, slated to enter service by 2030, is expected to significantly enhance the operational capabilities of the French Air and Space Force, particularly for conventional missions and nuclear deterrence roles.  

Alongside its ‘loyal wingman,’ another key addition to the Rafale F5’s arsenal is the ASN4G, a hypersonic, nuclear-capable ramjet missile, set to become the air-launched component of France’s nuclear deterrent by 2035. 

Development efforts continue within the Future Combat Air System (FCAS) framework, with phase 1B of the New Generation Fighter (NGF) demonstrator progressing. 

Meanwhile, work on the Falcon 10X business jet remains on track, with first deliveries expected by the end of 2027. 

Looking ahead to 2025, Dassault Aviation forecasts an increase in net sales to approximately €6.5 billion. The company aims to deliver 40 Falcon business jets and 25 Rafale fighters. The post Dassault Aviation forecasts increased revenue for 2025 after solid 2024 results appeared first on AeroTime.

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