Serge Dassault was more than just a name behind the famous aircraft builder. When he died on Monday, he was one of the richest men in France, worth somewhere between U.S. $26-$27 billion. The 93-year old billionaire politician also owned the French newspaper Le Figaro. Dassault succumbed to a heart attack while at the Dassault Aviation group headquarters in Paris where he served as chief executive. Dassault Aviation manufactures the Falcon line of business jets as well as the Mirage and Rafale fighter jets and has delivered more than 10,000 military and civil aircraft to more than 90 countries.
Dassault Patriarch Passes at 93
Key Takeaways:
- Serge Dassault, the 93-year-old billionaire CEO of Dassault Aviation and owner of Le Figaro newspaper, died of a heart attack.
- Dassault Aviation, under his leadership, is a significant global manufacturer of both military (Mirage, Rafale) and civil (Falcon) aircraft, having delivered over 10,000 aircraft to more than 90 countries.
- His death led to tributes from leaders and organizations like the NBAA and EBAA, recognizing his immense influence on French and European aviation, commerce, and politics.
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