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

European Commission, Industry Launch Clean Sky 2

Follow-on research project has boosted budget for new business aircraft, regional turboprop and rotorcraft technologies
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Plans Higher Takeoff Weight for S-92s

Sikorsky medium twin to offer an extra 1,200 pounds of payload, allowing more passengers or fuel.

Airbus Seeks To Divest Minority Share in Dassault Aviation

Airbus’s 46-percent share gives it no power in decision making at the French military and business jet manufacturer.

Dassault Falcon Shipments Fall, but Orders Rise in 1H14

The positive trend for orders looks consistent, but the company anticipates fewer deliveries this year.
Engines

Pratt, Alcoa Pioneer Use of Aluminum Fan Blades

Heavier titanium and pricier carbon fiber once presented the only options.
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Rotorcraft

First AW189 Enters Service with Bristow

Bristow has four more AW189s on order.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Plans Follow-on to X3

LifeRCraft architecture combines a main rotor for vertical takeoff and landing, fixed wings for energy-efficient lift and open propellers for speed.

Sikorsky Delivers First Executive, SAR S-76Ds

Medium twin helicopter fleet leader has logged 500 flight hours.
Aircraft

Liebherr-Aerospace Bets on R&D for Future Success

Exhibit highlights landing gear of Bombardier’s CSeries, a wingtip brake for the Airbus A350 XWB and a cooling pack for the Comac C919.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Selects Eaton’s EBU for Trent XWB-97

Eaton will be responsible for the Trent XWB-97 low-pressure fuel system, starter air system, thermal anti-icing system, engine bleed air system and more.

Merex Acquires Manufacturing Tooling for F-5, T-38, F-16 Spare Parts

Sierra Aerospace of Simi Valley, California, sold the surplus equipment to Merex.
Engines

EPI Ramps Up A400M Engine Production

No major in-service issue so far, manufacturer of TP400 says.

Sinters America Selected by Rockwell Collins for IFE tester

Sinters was selected to develop an IFE electronics tester for Rockwell Collins for use with RC’s Paves system
Engines

Rolls-Royce Trent XWB-97 Makes First Run

The turbofan’s increased thrust is obtained by a combination of new high-temperature turbine technology, a larger core and advanced fan aerodynamics.

Airbus Helicopters To Lead X3 Follow-on Research Effort

Helicopter maker downscales technology ambitions in the short term.

Paris Air Show 2015 Bookings Up

After the successful 2013 edition, show organizers continue investing to help make the 2015 edition even better.
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Clean Sky To Test Laminar Flow On Modified Airbus A340

Technology could bring 5-10 percent fuel burn reduction
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Myanma Airways Orders Six ATR 72-600s

The new aircraft are scheduled for delivery from 2015 to 2017 and will be used for both increasing and replacing Myanma's existing ATR fleet.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters EC175 Flight Simulator Certified

A level D simulator has begun operating at the Helisim training center in Marignane, France.

TRU Simulation+Training To Design Bell 525 Simulator

The sophisticated trainer will be based on TRU's Odyssey H platform, which features a 240x80-degree field of view.

Embraer Inks String of E-Jet-E2 Orders

The order by Trans States Holdings is for 50 firm and 50 options for Embraer E175-E2 jets.
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Aircraft

Airbus Bets on New Propulsion Concepts

With the Bauhaus Luftfahrt, Rolls-Royce and MTU, two projects are targeting distributed thrust. The Quadcruiser combines rotary- and fixed-wing.
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Eastern Air Lines Signs MoU With Mitsubishi For 20 MRJ90s

Japanese manufacturer plans U.S. flight test center at Grant County International Airport at Moses Lake, Washington.
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Thales Showcases Avionics, IFEC

France-based electronics specialist to use passenger connectivity capacity for cockpit applications.
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ATR Shelves 90-Seater To Focus On Sales, Production

2014 to be new record year for ATR but 90-seater project appears to have been shelved.
Engines

Rolls-Royce Upgrades In-service Trent Engines

Rolls’ engines gain valuable percents in fuel burn, while development of Trent 1000-TEN for Boeing 787-10 continues.
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Rotorcraft

UK Points at Offshore Helo Passenger, Survivor Unease

Committee challenges breakdown of roles between CAA and EASA, and suggests survivors should be better taken care of.

Snecma Begins Flight-testing Silvercrest on Modified Gulfstream II

Trials are reportedly taking place at subcontractor Sierra Industries’ base in San Antonio, Texas.

Surrey NanoSystems Unveils “Super Black” Material for High-emissivity Applications

Breakthrough to enable better range and sensitivity in electro-optical imaging and target acquisition.
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