Thierry Dubois
Writer

Thierry Dubois is a freelance writer specializing in helicopters, business aviation and aerospace technology. He earned a degree in fluid dynamics from an engineering school in Toulouse, France in the mid-1990s. At an unexpected crossroads, he found his first job in journalism. In 1997, he started working for French aerospace weekly Air & Cosmos in Paris. This lasted until 2000, when he moved south to Lyons. He then became a freelancer, working for various aerospace publications and has been part of the AIN team since late 2000. In addition to writing about business aviation, Thierry shares responsibility for the rotorcraft section. He also is a regular on-site writer for AIN’s daily editions at international airshows such as the Paris, Farnborough, Dubai and Singapore shows, as well as at EBACE in Geneva.

In 2007, he won the Honeywell award for “Best systems or technology submission” at the Aerospace journalist of the year awards. In 2013, he won an Aerospace Media Award for the "Best Safety, Training & Simulation Submission."

In other activities, Thierry moderates international conferences on aviation technology topics. Thierry is married and has three children, who seem to begin enjoying the mountains–as their parents do.

Latest from Thierry Dubois

Aircraft

2014 ‘A Good Year’ For Dassault Falcon

Dassault seeing improvements in U.S. market.
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Safety

Airbus Helicopters Issues New EC225 Operations Manual

Manufacturer says publication emphasizes best practices in use of automation and crew coordination.
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Safety

EASA Issues AD for A320/330/340 Flight Manuals

Undesirable nose-down pitch may be commanded in case of blocked AOA probes.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Axes Dauphin Upgrade, Powers on X4

AS365 N3e program is terminated, while the X4 reaches the “power-on” stage
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Aircraft

Daher-Socata Teams With Airbus On E-Fan Project

Daher-Socata will collaborate on design, development and certification of electric plane.
Aircraft

Dassault Unveils Falcon 8X

New flagship could fly in February.
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Maintenance and Modifications

EASA Approves Airbus Helicopters’ MRO in China

The CGAMEC joint venture can overhaul the main and tail rotor gearboxes on Airbus’ AS350 Ecureuil.
Rotorcraft

Stagnating U.S. Safety Statistics Puzzle FAA Experts

Crash-resistant fuel systems do avert post-crash fires but blunt force injuries remain constant, studies show.
Rotorcraft

EC135T3 Entry Into Service Imminent In Italian Alps

Upgraded version features stronger performance at altitude.
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Aircraft

Dassault showcases Falcon 5X cabin mockup

First delivery of the twinjet in the region to take place in 2017
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Aircraft

Dassault showcases Falcon 5X cabin mockup

First delivery of the twinjet in the region to take place in 2017
Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Mi-38 Enters New Flight-test Phase

Certification is planned for next year.
Rotorcraft

NHV Awarded Dutch SAR Contract

The five-year contract will take effect on July 1 next year.
Safety

Cobham Introduces Survivor+ Personal Raft

Improved system combines life jacket, raft.
Airports

Lyon Bron seeks to lure Mideast jets

Dedicated business aviation platform will have a BBJ-sized hangar from next year.
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Avionics

Universal Develops New Flight Deck for MD Explorer

The upgrade, with innovative man-machine interface, will be available for new helicopters and as a retrofit.
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Rotorcraft

After October First Flight, Marenco still in Data Analysis Mode

Swiss start-up firm bets on the benefits of being a small organization.
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Avionics

Dassault Falcon Promotes EFB as Paper Replacement

Weight-saving solution is based on two CMC EFBs and one iPad.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Boutsen offers jet brokerage, cabin interior

Boutsen has had a good year, and says that Qatari customers have been particularly active.
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Rotorcraft

Extended Range Holds Key to Future of Offshore Ops

AgustaWestland keeps faith in tiltrotor concept.
Rotorcraft

Bell To Install First 429 Simulator in Europe

Training center to open in Valencia, Spain, in 2016.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters To Deliver First EC175, EC135T3 Next Week

First EC175 medium twin to be delivered on December 11, while first EC135T3 will be handed over on December 9.
Maintenance and Modifications

StartStick Supplements Battery for Emergency Starts

ABS offers light, easy-to-carry external battery.
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Rotorcraft

EHA Challenges in-the-works Flight-time Limits

European association concerned about social, economic and safety impact.
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Rotorcraft

Avicopter Unveils New Light Twin

Chinese avionics specialist Savic signs MoU with Thales for helicopter applications.
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Environment

Europe’s Aerospace Research Program Enters Demo Phase

Clean Sky 2 awarded $5 billion budget for 2014 to 2024
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Engines

Jean-Paul Béchat, Former Head of Snecma and Safran, Flies West

Béchat, who graduated from France’s Ecole Polytechnique, started his career with Snecma as a production engineer in 1965.
Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Mi-171A2 Completes First Flight

On the latest evolution of the ubiquitous Mi-8/17, a crew of two will suffice.
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Aircraft

Europe's Clean Sky Program Proceeds with Demonstrators

Light helicopter to fly with diesel engine, Falcon 7X with active flow control for high-lift devices and AgustaWestland to flight-test new tiltrotor.
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Engines

Snecma Silvercrest Engine To Feature OEI Rating

Will allow max takeoff thrust of 11,450 pounds to be available up to ISA+20 for 10 minutes.
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