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

Marenco Redesigns SKYe Helicopter's Main Rotor Head

Certification of the light single helicopter delayed again by a few months.
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Cabin Interior and Electronics

Cabin Interior Specialist Offers Homogeneous Lighting Panel

France-based Sela also offers lighting control app.
Rotorcraft

NHV Logs First 1,000 Hours with Airbus Helicopters H175

Dutch operator NHV operating two H175 medium twins in the North Sea. German operator HTM receives H135 for offshore windfarm ops.
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Rotorcraft

North Sea Helicopter Pilots Mull Strike

Job cuts put safety at risk, union says.
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Charter & Fractional

'Air Cocaine' Pilots To Appeal 20-year Sentences

Dominican jury sentenced both pilots to 20 years of prison and confiscated the French-operated Falcon 50.
Rotorcraft

European Helo Operators Mull Using Drones

One Swiss helicopter operator studied and dismissed drones as a complement to its fleet.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters promotes H145 light twin

With upgraded engines and avionics, new version targets oil-and-gas applications
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Journalist Pierre Sparaco Dies

Career spanned more than 50 years.

Dassault: Weaker Global Market Slows Falcon Sales

Four Falcon 8X prototypes are flying, CEO keeps mum on Falcon 5X first flight schedule.
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Avionics

Thales Pitches Head-worn HUD

Equipment manufacturer targets small cockpits.
Rotorcraft

Helicopters H130 Finds New Application in Aerial Work

More expensive than the EC130B4, the H130 targets operators that mix aerial work and passenger transportation.
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Environment

Airbus Helicopters Unveils Bluecopter Demonstrator

Based on EC135 light twin, eco-demonstrator helicopter explores single-engine operations for reduced fuel burn.
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Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Mulls Amphibious Mi-14 Rebirth

Airframer sees market in search-and-rescue operations and military applications.
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Charter & Fractional

Air France Continues Bizjet Connections for First-class Pax

Partnership with executive charter operator Wijet to be expanded beyond Cessna Mustangs.
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Aircraft

Onera Pitches Greener, Wider Structure for A320 Replacement

Nova concept's fuselage to contribute to lift
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Rotorcraft

Two Russian Helicopters Models Certified for Commercial Ops

The Ansat, another light twin, is now also certified for commercial passenger operations.
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Finance, Taxes, Insurance

Milestone Aviation Firms Up Order for Agusta AW139s

Order part of larger commitment signed in 2013.
Engines

S.S. White Flexible Shafts Power Leap 1C Thrust Reversers

Flexible rotary shafts are part of the CFM Leap-1C engine's thrust reversers.
Rotorcraft

Slowed by supply chain, Bell 525 gets closer to first flight

Ground testing of the new “super medium” twin is ongoing while Bell Helicopter is proceeding with 505 light single and V-280 tiltrotor development.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Launches H Pilot Club

Club to work along the lines of a sports car owner club.
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Rotorcraft

Vector To Upgrade Airbus Helicopters with Rockwell Collins Avionics

AS332/532 Mk1 Super Pumas will be the first to benefit from Pro Line Fusion suite.
Maintenance and Modifications

Daher Signs Support Deal for French Military TBMs

Six-year agreement covers airworthiness monitoring, logistics, maintenance and repair
Avionics

Grabysur Diversifies Cockpit Night Vision Products

Andalusian company has moved into new premises to accommodate strong growth.

French MoD Supporting Innovative Small Companies

Two technologies, flax fiber composites and 3D glasses for tactical tables, are on display.

Airbus Implements Sci-Fi Factory Vision

Smart drillers already in use, ergonomics a major concern.
Rotorcraft

Slowed by Supply Chain, Bell 525 Nears First Flight

Ground testing of the new “super medium” twin continues, while Bell Helicopter proceeds with development of the 505 light single.
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Aircraft

Airbus Confident Sales Levels Can be Sustained

Executives try to put positive spin on A380 economy seat shrink.
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Rotorcraft

NH Industries Presents Award to French Army for NH90 Deployment

NH90 pilot reflects on Barkhane operation in Mali.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

Airborne Concept offers air-droppable, electric UAV

Target applications for the ‘Drop n’ Drone’ are special military missions, and relief efforts.
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