Charles Alcock is managing editor of the AIN Media Group, having rejoined the company in 2019. He has been an aviation journalist since 1986, and previously worked for AIN from 1990 to 2017, most recently as editor-in-chief. His main focus is on covering new aviation technology and business models, as well as international news.
Having been raised in the London area, Alcock studied at the University of Manchester in the UK and earned an honors degree in Politics and Modern History. He speaks English and French, and some German.

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Dassault Aviation fell short of its target of delivering 40 Falcon business jets last year, but the 37 deliveries it did achieve marked an improvement on the 2024 total of 31, according to data released today by the company. The French aircraft manufacturer also achieved an increase in Rafale fighters delivered in 2025 at 26 aircraft versus 21 in the previous 12-month period.
Last year, Dassault logged 31 orders for Falcons, which were up from the 26 sold in 2024, taking the backlog for the family to 73 units versus 79 at the end of 2024. The unaudited details released today did not provide a breakdown of specific Falcon models delivered and ordered.
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Dassault has increased its financial guidance for year-end 2025 to more than €7 billion (about $8.2 billion). The group will announce its full annual results on March 4.

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