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

Engines

Snecma courts RJ OEMs with DEM 21 turbofan

French engine manufacturer Snecma is developing a new high-pressure core for regional jet applications, dubbed DEM 21 for “21st century demonstrator,” in t
Regulations and Government

EC air transport director vows more proportionate bizav rules

The European Commission’s director for air transport, Daniel Calleja, pledged more “proportionate” rules for business aviation in the future, acknowledging
Rotorcraft

Joint helo effort by Oboronprom, AgustaWestland

Russian aerospace conglomerate Oboronprom has begun cooperating with European rotorcraft manufacturer Agusta- Westland (Booth No.
Rotorcraft

Abu Dhabi’s Falcon Aviation takes first ‘Hermès’ EC 135

Eurocopter announced here yesterday that Abu Dhabi-based operator Falcon Aviation Services (FAS) has signed the first firm order for the EC 135 light twin
Regulations and Government

Business Aviation Will No Longer Be Neglected, EC Official Says

During today’s EBACE opening session, European Commission director for air transport Daniel Calleja pledged more “proportionate” rules for business aviatio
Rotorcraft

Russia takes first Versace AW119Ke

The first AW119Ke single-turbine helicopter with a Versace interior has been ordered by a private customer in Russia, AgustaWestland (Booth No.
Aircraft

Socata mulls 2009 launch of twin-engine business aircraft

EADS Socata here on Monday outlined what its next product launch could be next year–a twin-engine business aircraft, bigger than the TBM 850 single turbopr
Engines

Snecma Silvercrest engine completes core tests

Snecma announced here at EBACE that the core demonstrator of its Silvercrest business jet engine has completed a series of tests.
Aircraft

Dassault launches leggier Falcon 900

Here yesterday Dassault introduced a new version of the Falcon 900 large business jet–the 900LX, which features a 4,800-nm range thanks to the addition of
Aircraft

Dassault Launches Leggier, Wingletted Falcon 900

Dassault today introduced the Falcon 900LX, a new version of the large business jet that features 4,800-nm NBAA IFR range thanks to the addition of winglet

Dassault aims to ramp up customer support

To support the 1,015 worldwide Falcon operators who fly an average 1.7 aircraft, logging 360 hours each year, Dassault has launched a renewed customer-supp

Helicopter makers eye surging European market

Helicopter manufacturers are now selling more of their products to business and private customers in Europe than in any other market segment.

Ixair anticipates first Cabri delivery for heli-school

French-based operator Ixair (Booth No.
Charter & Fractional

As fleet expands, NetJets Europe takes steps to sustain growth

Fractional ownership provider NetJets Europe (NJE) this year is planning to increase its 140-aircraft fleet by around 20 percent.
Aircraft

Dassault adds Falcon options

Dassault Aviation is here at EBACE talking about new equipment options it has in the works or has already completed for its Falcon business jets, and is ex
Aircraft

Dassault is taking a fresh approach to Falcon 7X design

The Falcon 7X will be the first Dassault business jet to be designed in a “plateau” organization, with all risk-sharing partners working in the same office
Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Fairchild fights for financing

Time is ticking, and Fairchild Dornier has only two months to find a strategic investor.

Dassault downsizes Falcon 7X facility, awards Falcon 2000EX work to China

AIN has learned that Dassault has reduced the size of the Falcon 7X-dedicated facility extension the company plans to build at its Bordeau
Training and Workforce

Eurocopter opens helo sim center for its own

Eurocopter held the grand opening for its new simulator training center, Helisim, in Marignane, France, in late February.
Avionics

Flight trials of Dassault EASy cockpit under way

The first Falcon business jet with the EASy (enhanced avionics) flight deck from Honeywell took off February 21 from Bordeaux-Mérignac (France) Airport for

Dassault’s civil sales climb in banner year

At its Saint-Cloud headquarters near Paris, Dassault began presenting its 2001 results with military precision at 9 a.m.
Rotorcraft

Delays stymie EC 145 entry into service in Europe & U.S.

The French Sécurité Civile (the state rescue arm) no longer has a defined entry-into-service schedule for its Eurocopter EC 145 twin-turbine helicopters.
Regulations and Government

Eclipse, FAA and JAA meet

Eclipse Aviation, FAA and JAA (Joint Aviation Authorities) representatives met for the first time in Rome on October 24.
Regulations and Government

September start targeted for EASA

The European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) is scheduled to start operations next September in Brussels, Belgium, following a September 27 ruling that gives
Airports

French GA airports may lack operators’ support

Several French secondary airports are facing threats of closure within two years.
Rotorcraft

EC 175 main gearbox takes shape

Eurocopter design engineers continue ground testing the main gearbox of the EC 175 medium twin.
Safety

Eurocopter renews helo safety effort

Eurocopter’s “fleet safety directorate,” officially formed last July, continues to study human factors in helicopter operations, with the statistical backd
Rotorcraft

OEMs: airframe mods key to noise reduction

Helicopter manufacturers are exploring a number of technologies to reduce noise, both that perceived from the ground and inside the cabin.
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Rotorcraft

OEM Partners with Chilean Schools

Eurocopter last month signed cooperation agreements with two Chilean universities.
Rotorcraft

Cutting Edge Launches School

Cutting Edge Helicopter Training School opened its doors to student pilots in Derry, Northern Ireland, in late March.