Dassault Blames Airbus For New FCAS Program Delay

FCAS
Dassault CEO Eric Trappier pictured in front of a model of the FCAS New Generation Fighter in 2019.
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LYON, France—Further requests from Airbus are delaying the signing of a contract for the demonstration phase of the Future Combat Air System, Dassault Aviation CEO Eric Trappier says. “French procurement agency DGA has prepared a contract and we are waiting for Airbus to sign it with us,” he said...
Thierry Dubois

Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews. 

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