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

Bell To Install First 429 Simulator in Europe

Training center to open in Valencia, Spain, in 2016.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters To Deliver First EC175, EC135T3 Next Week

First EC175 medium twin to be delivered on December 11, while first EC135T3 will be handed over on December 9.
Maintenance and Modifications

StartStick Supplements Battery for Emergency Starts

ABS offers light, easy-to-carry external battery.
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Rotorcraft

EHA Challenges in-the-works Flight-time Limits

European association concerned about social, economic and safety impact.
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Rotorcraft

Avicopter Unveils New Light Twin

Chinese avionics specialist Savic signs MoU with Thales for helicopter applications.
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Environment

Europe’s Aerospace Research Program Enters Demo Phase

Clean Sky 2 awarded $5 billion budget for 2014 to 2024
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Engines

Jean-Paul Béchat, Former Head of Snecma and Safran, Flies West

Béchat, who graduated from France’s Ecole Polytechnique, started his career with Snecma as a production engineer in 1965.
Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Mi-171A2 Completes First Flight

On the latest evolution of the ubiquitous Mi-8/17, a crew of two will suffice.
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Aircraft

Europe's Clean Sky Program Proceeds with Demonstrators

Light helicopter to fly with diesel engine, Falcon 7X with active flow control for high-lift devices and AgustaWestland to flight-test new tiltrotor.
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Engines

Snecma Silvercrest Engine To Feature OEI Rating

Will allow max takeoff thrust of 11,450 pounds to be available up to ISA+20 for 10 minutes.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters To Deliver First EC175 in December

Delivery ceremony will take place 10 months after certification and five years after the first flight.
Rotorcraft

Fourth Mi-38 Heavy-twin Helicopter Prototype Takes Flight

Latest iteration includes shock-resistant fuel system and larger windows.
Rotorcraft

Thales, CareFlight Team on AgustaWestland AW139 Sim Training

Simulator will feature Thales’ Reality H technology, electric motion and the possibility to use night-vision goggles.
Rotorcraft

Offshore Helo Operators Launch Safety-focused Association

HeliOffshore targets global membership for widespread safety.

Daher-Socata Still Seeks North American Expansion

Ultimate goal is to become a Tier 1 partner with Boeing.

Bell 525 First Flight Planned for Next Year

First flight has slipped slightly to the right.

Russian Helicopters Involved in Drafting of Russia-China Aviation Agreement

The countries are working together to design, produce and certify a helicopter for export.

Airbus Helicopters Delivers China’s First Fully Equipped Air Ambulance

The order is the first of two for a subsidiary of the Beijing Red Cross Foundation.

Baldwin Unveils SMS for Air Medical Transport

The SMSTransport program covers safety issues and concerns.

Ruag Aviation Offers AS350 Ecureuil/AStar Upgrade

Cockpit refresh center on Garmin G500H avionics.

AgustaWestland Asks for 30-minute AEO on AW189

Airframer seeks FAA approval of a special condition for the new super-medium twin.

AMTC Recognizes Life Link III

Edward Eroe of the Minneapolis firm is the air medical program director of the year.

EASA Prompts Controversy with Single-engine Helo Rule

Paris heliport under major threat, French operators say, while Swiss reject rule.

Thales, CareFlight Partner on AW139 Training Center

In 2016, a level-D flight simulator will thus be operating at CareFlight Group’s aeromedical training academy at Brisbane airport.

Caltech Wins NASA Award for Active Flow Control Tailfin

Research suggests vertical tails could be made smaller, thus reducing drag and weight.

Helitech Attendance Down Sharply

Next year’s Helitech will be held in London from October 6 to 8.

Super Puma Joins SAF Fleet for Aerial Work

Heavy-lift capability is used to carry large ski-lift components.
Rotorcraft

Helitech’s New Venue Proves Good Platform for New Products, Services

Show to alternate between Amsterdam and London
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With Gulfstream Win, Pratt & Whitney Canada Tightens Grip On High-End Bizjet Market

Two PW800 variants are close to certification as the engine manufacturer adds another airframe win.

Turbomeca Moving Forward with Six Turboshaft Engines

Turboshaft engine builder also plans to enter 2,000- to 3,000-shp market and expects to run a 3,000-shp demonstrator engine next year.