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1968

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Falcon 20D introduced higher thrust engines, heavier three-disc brakes and other improvements.
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1968

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A little-known developmental
program called the Milan featured retractable "whiskers" (a canard-type surface) on two prototypes, a Mirage 5 and a Mirage IIIR. Shorter takeoff runs, tighter turns and lower approach speeds were demonstrated. As a result, canards were later featured on the Mirage 2000, Mirage 4000, Mirage IIING and Rafale.
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1968

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Breguet Aviation is merged into the Dassault empire, now known as Avions Marcel Dassault-Breguet Aviation.
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