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

Regulations and Government

AgustaWestland, EASA Explore Safe Reject Approach

They advocate the idea of “fly away” to make most of the helicopter’s performance rather than a diagram that shows operators what not to do.
Maintenance and Modifications

Airbus Helo Seeks Customized Part Service Life Limits

The effort could extend components’ service life, reduce costs and improve safety, the company said.

Windshields, Cockpit Windows To Become Smarter

Saint-Gobain Sully, GKN Aerospace and Nordam are improving windshield designs
Rotorcraft

Airbus Flies Diesel-powered H120 Light Single

Early testing confirms fuel-burn reduction.
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Rotorcraft

Monacair To Operate Nice-Monaco Route Next Year

With newly ordered H130s, Monaco-based operator will strive to bring traffic back to 100,000 passengers per year.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Vision Systems Develops Multifunction Dimmable Windows

Venetian blind-like dimming scheme can combine with a self-powered concept.
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Engine Makers Tackle Incremental Improvements

GE, Snecma and Williams are the only manufacturers known to have engines currently in development.
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Report Outlines Typical Profile of Middle Eastern Private Jet Owner

Average owner is male, 59 and his jet is worth three times the global norm
Aircraft

Brégier Speaks Out on Airbus' neos

Current A380 largely fulfills customer needs, Airbus CEO estimates
Charter & Fractional

Gama Aviation Touts Sharjah FBO

Executive charter operator predicts growth of EMS activity in the region
Charter & Fractional

Alpha Star Touts EMS skills

Saudi operator is only to offer medevac in the country
Cabin Interior and Electronics

McMurdo Launches Long-distance Intercom For SAR Missions

Device designed to improve communications within emergency team
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Engines

Gulf Helicopters Named Premium PWC Service Provider

Pratt & Whitney Canada increases PT6T-9 clutch inspection interval
Aircraft

Dassault Showcases Falcon Business Jets

Falcon 8X program progresses on time but engine issues delay Falcon 5X development.
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Aircraft

28 East Has AC319 For Sale

VVIP Airbus features low-utilization, reconfigurable cabin
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Gifas Showcases French Know-how

Some 30 companies exhibit in the Gifas’ pavilion

Gifas Showcases French Know-how

Some 30 companies exhibit in the Gifas’ pavilion
Engines

CFM's Leap to Ramp Up While CFM56 Still Peaks

CFM Ebanga describes Middle East as “most demanding market”
Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter Gets More Deals For New Super Medium Twin

Helicopter manufacturer to have its more training and customer service facilities in the region soon
Aircraft

Finmeccanica Pitches M346 for Training/Attack Dual Role

After fatal AW609 Tiltrotor prototype crash, terminating the program not an option, company says
Maintenance and Modifications

LR Systems Develops Stripping, Painting Robots

Stripping a widebody aircraft could take just 2.5 days and paint weight may be cut by 25 percent on the aircraft, company says.
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Biplane From UK To Aus, Via Dubai

Female pilot to address students at Dubai air show as she stops off on epic journey.
Fuel

ENOC To Make Major Infrastructure Announcement On Monday

Jet fuel supplier has seen sales increasing almost fivefold since 2001.
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Gogo Here Touting Bizav Connectivity Services

Full-time customer support rep has been added in Dubai
Rotorcraft

Fly-by-wire Controls A Feature On Bell 525 Helicopter

Fly-by-wire controls reduce pilot workload and therefore improve safety, Bell says.
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Aircraft

Textron showcases full range of commercial, military aircraft

Static display includes Citation Latitude business jet, special-mission King Air and Grand Caravan EX, light attack AT-6, UAS and precision-guided weapons.
Rotorcraft

Bell Helicopter Receives Orders for Two VIP Super Medium Twins

Airframer sees market share improving amidst overall declining markets
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Fuel

Biofuels Still Have to Solve Economic Conundrum

Environmental benefit proven in principle but difficult to estimate over a life cycle.
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Aircraft

Airbus-sponsored Perlan 2 to soar to 100,000 feet in bid to understand climate

The pressurized glider made its first flight in September and is to harness an upward wind that was still unknown 25 years ago.
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Engines

CFM Busy Testing New Leap Engines

Last summer in the UAE, the engine maker tested a system for sand particle rejection