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

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.
Aircraft

Airbus Gears Up for A350-900 Service Entry

A350-1000 XWB production now under way
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New Airbus EC135 Version Gets EASA Nod, EC225e Flies

EC135T3/P3 to offer more payload; EC225e designed for longer-range missions.

Williams Keeps Quiet About Engine Features

FJ44-4A turbofan to provide passive thrust vectoring and APU mode

Dassault performs first Falcon 7X C-check

During the inspection process, no corrosion issue was found and tasks were further optimized.

Microturbo Seeking Larger Share of Bizjet APU Market

French manufacturer takes 100 percent of Bombardier Global 7000/8000 and Dassault Falcon 5X APU programs.
Engines

Snecma Silvercrest Engine Flying On Modified Gulfstream II

Snecma is flight-testing its first business jet engine, selected for the Falcon 5X and the Cessna Citation Longitude
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Total CEO Killed in Moscow Falcon 50EX Crash

Early evidence finds drunk snowplow driver involved in runway incursion

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.
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Falcon 8X, Falcon 5X Move Closer To First Flight

As the first two test aircraft are practically assembled, Dassault has been using a cockpit test bench to develop fly-by-wire controls.

For Falcon 5X, Dassault Takes A Fresh Look At Manufacturing

New factory layout, design progress optimize Falcon 5X wing assembly.