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

Morpho baggage scanner is more accurate, quicker

Safran’s Morpho subsidiary is here in Farnborough (Hall 4 Stand B12) exhibiting a mockup of its CTX 9800 machine for detecting the presence of explosives i

Airspace closures mandate more volcanic ash research

The air transport industry was caught off guard in April when huge plumes of ash from Iceland’s Eyjafjallajökull volcano effectively shut down flying in Eu

Figeac branches out into hard metal

Part and subassembly specialist Figeac Aero is a first-time exhibitor here at the Farnborough airshow (Hall 1 Stand A15), with the news that it is expandin

iXMotion’s 3-axis positioner empowers antenna stations

iXMotion, a French supplier of mechanical, electronic and software engineering and systems and a manufacturer of motion simulators, is here at Fa
Aircraft

Engine makers engaged in quest for material grail

Snecma and GE Aviation are developing new materials to make future engines lighter and improve their efficiency.

Sunaero’s quick fixes aim to plug fuel leaks

Sunaero is here at the Farnborough show (Hall 1 Stand A15) promoting its quick-repair equipment and services for repair of fuel leaks in military and civil

SR Technics to open MRO facility in Malta

Maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) specialist SR Technics plans to build a new facility at Malta International Airport, with construction commencing so

Clean Sky Research Project Accelerates after Slow Start

The European Union's €1.6 billion ($1.9 billion) aeronautics research effort known as Clean Sky recently has gained momentum, and officials expect to see s
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Rotorcraft

Sikorsky S-76D Program Delayed Again

First deliveries of the Sikorsky S-76D medium twin–an upgraded derivative of the S-76C++–are n
Engines

New Materials Give Next Generation of Engines Their Edge

Composites and other new and expensive materials play key roles in the engines that will power new single-aisle airliners, such as the Comac C919, Bombardi
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Regulations and Government

EASA sets 2012 deadline for implementation of ops rules

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is tackling the process to implement new rules for operations in Europe in April 2012.
Aircraft

Falcon 2000DX/EX/LX to land shorter

Dassault is about to receive certification for a “nose-up autobrake” feature to further cut Falcon 2000-series landing distances, chief test pilot Philippe
Avionics

Eurocopter finally unwraps cockpit of its new EC175

Eurocopter last month released the first photo of the actual cockpit of the
Avionics

EC155 gets new SAR mode

Eurocopter is offering on the EC155 Dauphin the autopilot search-and-rescue (SAR) mode that until now could be found only on the larger EC225 Super Puma.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky introduces new EMS interior for S-76

Sikorsky has introduced a new interior for emergency medical services (EMS) on the S-76 medium twin.
Rotorcraft

Guimbal Ramps up Cabri production

France-based Hélicoptères Guimbal has reached its first production target of one helicopter per month, CEO and founder Bruno Guimbal told AIN, and t
Rotorcraft

Eurocopter enhances its Shape reorganization plan

Eurocopter is beefing up Shape, the reorganization plan it unveiled last October.
Rotorcraft

Indy PD’s Rotary Wings Grounded

The Indianapolis Police Department’s four helicopters have been grounded since earlier this year after its aviation insurance was allowed to expire.
Rotorcraft

‘Helicopter Shopping’ In Fatal HEMS Crash?

A Hospital Wing AS350B3 crashed on March 25 after delivering a patient near Brownsville, Tenn., in an area of thunderstorms.
Rotorcraft

Bristow Academy Plans Expansion

Bristow will build $10 million in new facilities and add 97 employees at its Florida flight school in Titusville.
Rotorcraft

Two Ka-32s Delivered to Azerbaijan Emergency Ministry

Russian Helicopters last month delivered two Kamov Ka-32s to Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Emergency Situations.

NYC Helitour Operators Clipped

Acceding to community noise complaints, New York helitour operators and officials from the city’s Economic Development Corporation have agreed on a new set
Avionics

Thales studies one-display flight deck

Thales is leading a research project toward what might be the ultimate in avionics displays–a single-display flight deck.
Accidents

Air France Flight 447 Data Recorders Still Eluding Search Efforts

Hopes of ever finding the flight data recorders from
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

This EC145 Not Just a Helicopter, It’s a Mercedes-Benz

Eurocopter yesterday at EBACE unveiled the EC145 Mercedes-Benz Style, a version of the light twin helicopter that features aesthetic and practical changes
Charter & Fractional

DC Aviation grows the ACJ way and sees return to good times

Stuttgart-based operator DC Aviation is here exhibiting a new Airbus ACJ that is available for charter after having been delivered last Friday.
Rotorcraft

EC145 not just a helo, it’s a Mercedes-Benz

Eurocopter yesterday unveiled the EC145 Mercedes-Benz Style, a version of the light twin helicopter that features aesthetic and practical innovations, both
Aircraft

Autobrakes trim F2000’s landing roll

Dassault is about to receive certification of a “nose-up autobrake” feature to further cut Falcon 2000 series landing distances, chief test pilot Philippe

Autobrakes Help Qualify Falcon 2000 for London City

Dassault is set to receive certification of a “nose-up autobrake” feature to further cut the landing distances of several Falcon 2000-series airplanes, thu
Rotorcraft

Icing protection approved for AW139

AgustaWestland (Booth No.