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02 APR 2009

Dassault Aircraft Services Appoints Robert Candler GM of the Reno Service Center

Andrew Ponzoni
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(Teterboro, NJ, April 2, 2009) – Dassault Aircraft Services (DAS) recently named Robert Candler as Vice President/General Manager of its new Reno Service Center, set to open shortly.  DAS – Reno will provide OEM quality service and support to Falcon operators in the western area of the United States.  Candler will oversee operations and lead the development of the new service center’s business, which is one of five in the Dassault company-owned service center network.  Dassault’s fifth Service Center located in Sao Paulo, Brazil will also open shortly.



Candler brings more than 30 years of experience in corporate and general aviation to his new position, including his most recent position as Vice President with Landmark Aviation, and Director of Operations with Bombardier Aerospace.  He also has experience working in flight departments of various sizes. Candler will report to Bob Sundin, Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of DAS.

"Robert’s extensive experience, excellent customer rapport and thorough understanding of regulations and best business practices makes him an excellent match for this position,” said Sundin.  "Our facility in Reno has been long-awaited by our customers who will find our entire Reno team an asset to their operations. We will be focused on a ‘whatever it takes’ philosophy from the moment our doors open for business,” he promised.

Upon opening, Dassault Aircraft Services – Reno will be fully capable of performing troubleshooting, scheduled and unscheduled maintenance and inspections up to and including the "B” level, with capabilities eventually maturing into more complex inspections in the future. The facility will initially employ 18 dedicated Falcon technicians and specialists that will focus on the Falcon 50 through the Falcon 7X. "Go Teams” will also be on call, ready with technicians, parts and tools in critical AOG situations.

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 five continents. Dassault Aviation produces the Rafale fighter jet as well as the complete line of Falcon business jets. The company has assembly and production plants in both France and the United States and service facilities on multiple continents. It employs a total workforce of over 12,000. Since the rollout of the first Falcon 20 in 1963, 2000 Falcon jets have been delivered to 67 countries worldwide. The family of Falcon jets currently in production includes the tri-jets—the Falcon 900EX EASy, 900LX, and the 7X—as well as the twin-engine Falcon 2000LX.