(Teterboro, NJ, February 14, 2007) - Dassault Falcon recently received type certification from Transport Canada for Falcon 900EX EASy, Falcon 900DX and Falcon 2000 family of business jets. The certification follows several months of simulator and flight testing by Canadian authorities and allows these aircraft to be registered in Canada. As a result of the close working relationship that's been formed through this effort, type certification from Transport Canada for the 5,950 nm Falcon 7X is expected in 2008.

"These type certificates allow us to continue our growth in Canada which has progressed rapidly over the past three years," said John Rosanvallon, President and CEO of Dassault Falcon. "We've increased our focus in Canada and expect continued success in the future."

In 2006, Dassault Falcon signed an agreement with Skyservice's Toronto maintenance facility to become a Falcon Line Maintenance Service Center in Canada. The agreement covers service and support of the Falcon 50, Falcon 900 and Falcon 2000 families of aircraft. Service and support is available for transient service, unscheduled maintenance and troubleshooting, AOG support and scheduled maintenance including basic inspection and 'A' checks.

Also in 2006, Bob 'Herbie' Kane was named Director of Sales, Canada, for Dassault Falcon. He is responsible for sales and marketing of the full line of new Falcon business jets in the Canadian market. Kane was previously responsible for concept sales in the Western United States and is a graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy.

Dassault Falcon is responsible for selling and supporting Falcon business jets throughout the world. It is part of Dassault Aviation, a leading aerospace company with a presence in over 70 countries across 5 continents. Dassault Aviation produces the renowned Mirage and Rafale fighter jets as well as a complete line of Falcon business jets. The company has assembly and production plants in both France and the United States and service facilities on both continents. It employs a total workforce of over 12,000.

Since the rollout of the first Falcon 20 in 1963, over 1,650 Falcon jets have been delivered to more than 65 countries worldwide.

The family of Falcon jets currently in production includes the tri-jets - the Falcon 50EX, 900DX, 900EX EASy, and the new 7X - as well as the twin-engine Falcon 2000, and 2000EX EASy

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