French scientists call for ban on private jets, a symbol of 'climate inequality'

Dassault is the third largest manufacturer of private jets in the world. AFP - DERRICK CEYRAC

As climate negotiations continue at the Cop27 summit in Egypt, some 30 scientists gathered outside Dassault Aviation's headquarters in Paris to denounce the use of private jets.

Dassault is the third largest manufacturer of private jets in the world and represents 30 percent of the business aviation sector.