“In this family, even having a first name is considered megalomania.” On January 9, Eric Trappier, CEO of Dassault Aviation, took over as head of the group. A discreet change of power for a company which has only had four bosses in almost a century. The opportunity for La Loupe to focus on the reasons which led this company to become the empire we know today.
The year 2025 opened a new chapter for the Dassault dynasty. In this episode, Béatrice Mathieu, a senior reporter specializing in the economy at L’Express, tells us the inside story of this unprecedented transfer of power.
With the sale of its aircraft abroad, the manufacturer has become over the years a true technological showcase for France. What sets Dassault Aviation apart from its competitors? Its complete control of the design, production and support of its devices. Focus on one of the French group’s greatest successes on the international market: the Rafale.
Real estate, auctions, viticulture, press… To better extend its influence, the group is diversifying its activities. But then, how did this family business become the empire we know today? A story by Arnaud Bouillin, editor-in-chief of the Economy department, and Etienne Girard, editor-in-chief of the Society department.
From Charles de Gaulle to Emmanuel Macron, the Dassaults are on familiar terms with all the Presidents of the Republic. Deputy, senator or mayor, the family also cultivates a taste for electoral mandates. However, harmony is not the norm for the clan. Investigation into a very political dynasty.
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