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

Avic’s MA600 Makes International Debut at Dubai 2011

China-based manufacturer Avic is debuting its MA600 twin turboprop at the 2011 Dubai Air Show.
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FBOs

ExecuJet and NasJet Partner on New FBO at Riyadh

ExecuJet Middle East and NasJet are to jointly operate a new FBO at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh.

Eurocopter EC175 Certification Imminent

Eurocopter EC175 certification is expected by year-end.
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Aircraft

Qantas Joins Trend to Permagard Fleets

Qantas Airlines has signed up for Permagard’s bio-coating technology.

Data Link Will Help Locate Downed Aircraft Faster

Astrium Star Airborne Data Service is at the Dubai Air Show promoting a new air-to-ground link that can help located downed aircraft faster.
Aircraft

China-Pakistan JF-17 Fighter Slated for Block-2 Upgrades

The JF-17 Thunder fighter is to receive improvements that will start being produced with the Block-2 version from next year.
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Airbus Corporate Jets throws down the gauntlet to rivals

Airbus Corporate Jets has restructured as a new Airbus integrated business unit.
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New UAE Firm Launches Light Twin-rotor Helicopter

UAE-based Quest Helicopters launched a new light-twin helicopter, the AVQ, at the Dubai Air Show.
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Aircraft

Action Aviation Becomes Nextant 400XT Sales Agent

UK-based Action Aviation is now a sales agent for the Nextant 400XT.
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Aircraft

Cessna Expects Latitude, Ten To Appeal to Middle East Customers

There is still plenty of growth potential in the Middle East business aviation market, according to Cessna.

MEBA 2012 Moves To Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport

MEBA 2012 Moves To Dubai Al Maktoum International Airport

Matt Greene Heads Up New Safe Flight Instrument Department

Matt Greene Heads Up New Safe Flight Instrument Department
Engines

Rolls-Royce Wins Saudi A330 Deal

Rolls-Royce has won an order from Saudi Arabian Airlines to provide Trent 700 engines and TotalCare support for four Airbus A330s.
Aircraft

CFM Steps Up Efforts to Maximize the 737’s Power

CFM International is busy developing the Boeing 737 MAX’s version of its Leap turbofan and is zeroing in on specifications.
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Engines

PPG Showcases Improved Windshields, Windows

PPG Aerospace is introducing new materials for improved aircraft windshields and windows.
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Aircraft

Dassault Sees Changing Middle East Bizjet Market

Dassault is here at the Dubai Air Show exhibiting two of its latest models–the Falcon 2000LX and Falcon 7X
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Engines

CFM Modernizes Line To Ramp-Up Production

CFM International is ramping up the production of its CFM56 turbofan engines.
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Air France KLM touts MRO, VIP cabin skills

Air France Industries KLM Engineering & Maintenance (AFI KLM E&M) is here at the Dubai Air Show.
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UAE Start-up Firm To Unveil New Helicopter at Dubai Air Show

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is about to get its first-ever rotorcraft manufacturer.
Aircraft

Sagem's Smart Weapons, Threat-Detection Business Thriving

Sagem's defense and security businesses are thriving, especially in smart weapons and threat detection at airports.

Happy Design brings a touch of finesse to aircraft exteriors

Happy Design Studio has signed a contract to design the new liveries for freighters operated by Maximus Air Cargo.
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ExecuJet Streamlines Aircraft Financing with Simplyfly Service

ExecuJet Aviation is offering aircraft buyers a more direct and straightforward way to finance and operate business jets through its relaunched SimplyFly.
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FBO Profile: Kaiser Air Is Long on Experience

Not every FBO can claim one of aviation’s most iconic aircraft as part of its heritage, but then not every FBO can trace its lineage back 65 years.
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Helitech 2011: Blue Sky Network Offers Helo Tracking Solutions

At Helitech 2011, Blue Sky Network (BSN) exhibited a renewed line of tracking devices that can help flight dispatchers to know, in real-time

Helitech Axes Portugal Edition

elitech organizers have axed the Portuguese edition of the event that was happening every other year.

Helitech 2011: Two French Designs Vying for R22’s Spot

At Helitech 2011, two French companies, Hélicoptères Guimbal and Heli Air Design, exhibited light two-seaters they claim bring new technology
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Helitech 2011: Eurocopter UK Sees Evolving Market

The British Isles, Eurocopter’s first market for civil helicopters, presents significant opportunity for the helicopter manufacturer
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Helitech 2011: Helo Industry Eyes Wind Turbine Mx

Helicopter operators and manufacturers are seeing offshore wind turbine maintenance as the next growth opportunity
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Irish Group and CHC Strike $80 Million Deal

Dublin, Ireland-based Milestone Aviation Group and CHC Helicopter have agreed

CHC Orders 20 EC225s

Offshore oil and gas operator CHC Helicopter has ordered 20 Eurocopter EC225 Super Puma medium twins and taken options on four more, with deliveries