Éric Trappier is the CEO of Dassault Group. Trappier is based in France. Trappier was born in 1960 in Paris and educated at Telecom SudParis.
Recent developments
AI summary of recent coverageRecent coverage has focused on Éric Trappier's leadership of Dassault Aviation across several strategic areas, including the company's position on European fighter jet development and its commercial aircraft operations. Headlines have highlighted Trappier's advocacy for French leadership in multinational defence programmes, opposition to certain joint project structures, and meetings with international partners including Ukraine's president regarding Rafale fighter cooperation. The coverage also reflects Dassault's business expansion, including a new production facility and continued interest in export markets for its Rafale and Falcon aircraft.
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Key Facts
Source: Wikidata ↗- Born
- January 6, 1960 · Paris
- Citizenship
- France
- Education
- Telecom SudParis
- Awards
- Aeronautical Medal, Commander of the Legion of Honour, Officer of the National Order of Merit
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In the News
12 stories- dassault-aviation.com·
2026 first half-year results
- euractiv.com·
France should lead future multinational fighter jet programme, Dassault says
- Air Data News·
Dassault’s stance on FCAS echoes 1980s dispute that led to Rafale
- Aviation Week·
Dassault CEO Says France Not Interested In Dual FCAS Idea
- Financial Times·
Dassault Aviation: the defence group blocking the €100bn Franco-German jet project
- UNITED24 Media·
Zelenskyy Meets Dassault Aviation CEO to Discuss Rafale Fighter Cooperation
- Офіційне інтернет-представництво Президента України·
Volodymyr Zelenskyy Met with the Leadership of the French Aerospace Company That Produces Rafale Aircraft
- The Aviationist·
Taiwan is Interested in the Rafale, Says Dassault’s Chief
- European Security & Defence·
Dassault Aviation inaugurates first new production facility since the 1970s
- politico.eu·
French and German defense giants scrap over building next-gen fighter jet
- AeroTime·
Dassault Aviation inaugurates new Rafale, Falcon production plant near Paris
- Aviation International News·
Éric Trappier Takes the Reins as Head of Aerospace & Defense Group Dassault
Éric Trappier: FAQ
- What company does Éric Trappier lead?
- Éric Trappier is CEO of Dassault Group.
- Where was Éric Trappier educated?
- Éric Trappier studied at Telecom SudParis.