Dassault Aviation names Eric Trappier next CEO

Mr. Charles Edelstenne, having reached the statutory age limit, will cease on January 8, 2013, his office of Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Aviation. Upon his proposal and in agreement with Mr. Serge Dassault and the board of Directors, he will be replaced by Mr. Eric Trappier who will become, starting from January 9, 2013, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Dassault Aviation, assisted by Mr. Loïk Segalen, who will become Chief Operating Officer.