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

Rotorcraft

FAA Issues Special Conditions for PW210S

Special conditions for the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW210S turboshaft, which is powering the in-development Sikorsky S-76D, have been issued by the FAA and a
Rotorcraft

Helitech Show Plans Conference Program

The Helitech show, to be held from September 27 to 29 in Duxford, UK, is planning a conference program.
Rotorcraft

Marenco details production plans for SKYe single

Marenco Swiss Helicopter holds letters of intent for just a dozen copies of its
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky X2 demonstrator retires after last flight

Sikorsky’s X2 technology demonstrator, a high-speed semi-compound helicopter, flew for the last time on July 14 at the company’s West Palm Beach, Fla.
Aircraft

All Falcon 7Xs now cleared to fly again

Practically all Falcon 7Xs are flying again, following the EASA’s re-authorizing flights for the entire fleet on July 7, three weeks after giving the major
Aircraft

Sikorsky X2 Flies for the Last Time

Sikorsky flew its X2 technology demonstrator for the last time at its West Palm Beach, Fla.
Aircraft

All Falcon 7Xs Now Cleared To Fly Again

Practically all Dassault Falcon 7X business jets are flying again, following the EASA’s reauthorizing flights for the entire fleet on July 7.
Rotorcraft

Marenco Outlines Light Helo Single Production Plans

Marenco Swiss Helicopter holds just a dozen letters of intent for its
Engines

GA Spoils Europe’s Positive Trend in 2010 Accidents

General aviation as a whole was a stain on an otherwise excellent year for aviation safety in Europe, according to 2010 accident figures released today by
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky, Eurocopter in Race To Exceed 250 Knots

They both deny it, but helicopter manufacturers Sikorsky and Eurocopter have clearly reignited the speed race between their respective semi-compound X2 and
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky tests “active” rotor with flaps

Sikorsky Innovations has completed wind-tunnel testing of an active rotor system equipped with “high-authority” flaps, paving the way for what it says will
Training and Workforce

UTair Becomes Eurocopter Training Center

Russia-based operator UTair has received a certificate of conformity to Eurocopter training standards, thus becoming the first Eurocopter training center w
Rotorcraft

Turbomeca Ramps Up Production

At Turbomeca’s factory in Bordes, southwest France, 2011 production is expected to be close to 1,000 turboshaft engines.
Rotorcraft

Improved Ecureuil Engine Certified

Turbomeca has received EASA certification for its 950-shp Arriel 2D turboshaft, destined to power the Eurocopter AS350B3e Squirrel.
Rotorcraft

EC145 Mercedes-Benz Style unleashed on dormant segment

Eurocopter exhibited the first example of the EC145 Mercedes-Benz at Ebace in Geneva in May.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Delivers S-92s in Thailand

Sikorsky delivered three S-92s to the Royal Thai Air Force outfitted for head-of-state missions.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Terminates S-76C++

Sikorsky has announced the end of S-76C++ production, thus firming up S-76D delivery plans for next year.
Rotorcraft

Eurocopter X3 To Go Beyond 232 Knots

In May, Eurocopter’s proof-of-concept compound, the X3, reached 232 ktas, a speed it sustained during five minutes at 8,500 feet.
Rotorcraft

Chinese Medium Twin to Be Certified in 2014

Certification of the Avicopter AC352 medium twin (previously known as the Z15, the Chinese version of the jointly developed Eurocopter EC175) is now pegged
Airports

Paris Toussus business airport under threat       

Users of Paris Toussus-le-Noble Airport should accept severe restrictions if they do not want to see local elected officials close their airport, according
Rotorcraft

Eurocopter Sells Four EC135 Hermès in Four Years

Launched at a time when luxury helicopters were a promising market segment, the EC135 “
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Terminates S-76C++, Firms Up S-76D Delivery Plans

Sikorsky has announced the end of S-76C++ production, thus firming up S-76D delivery plans for next year.
Aircraft

Paris 2011: Solar Impulse To Perform Le Bourget's Greenest Flying Display (but only if it stops raining)

The world debut of solar-powered Solar Impulse airplane could hardly have happened in less auspicious weather conditions.
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Paris 2011: French firm offers tailored component testing

Avnir Engineering (Hall 4 Stand AB132) is here promoting its skills in devising test campaigns for aerospace components, such as its recent test of a helic
Aircraft

Paris 2011: Airbus carefully ramps up production

Building on a strong upturn in global airline traffic, Airbus is ramping up production of all its models–A320 family, A330 and A380–while keeping a careful
Aircraft

Paris 2011: ATR 72-600 Debuts at Paris Air Show with EASA Certification in Hand

Here at the Paris Air Show, ATR is showcasing its newly certified ATR 72
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Paris 2011: Comparing the Eurocopter X3 and Sikorsky X2

Both the Sikorsky X2 and the Eurocopter X3 have prop

Paris 2011: Eurocopter’s new X3 compound helo brings X-Factor to Paris show

Eurocopter has delivered what it hopes will prove to be the X-Factor to this year’s Paris Air Show.
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Aircraft

Paris 2011: Alcoa ups the ante against composites

Aluminum giant Alcoa (H5 F220) is here exhibiting a fuselage section manufactured with