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

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.

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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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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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.

Dassault Strives To Improve Customer Experience with New Showroom

New, dedicated area at Le Bourget airport offers the latest in virtual reality and houses samples of materials such as veneer and carpets.
Aircraft

Distinctive A380s Embody Etihad's Evolution

Airline's CEO sees India, Abu Dhabi fueling traffic
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Rotorcraft

Helitech 2014 Readies for Touchdown in Amsterdam

Extensive conference program to address strategy, rulemaking and safety.
Rotorcraft

Russians Flying R66s on Vast Round Robin

The pilots anticipated that the 30,000-nm round-trip would involve 85 takeoffs and landings at 78 airports.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky S-76D Software Upgrade Certified

The system adds LPV capability for satellite-aided approaches.
Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Invests in Production Capabilities

Investment follows similar investments made last year.

Helicopter Accident in France Claims Five

Two other occupants in French helicopter accident severely injured
Rotorcraft

NHV, Blueway To Merge Helo Operations

Newly formed European-based is targeting the heart of the North Sea market.
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Safety

North Sea Industry Implements Safety Measures

New emergency breathing systems are in use; study of passenger body size and shape will yield results soon.
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Rotorcraft

Start-up Marenco Flies SKYe Helicopter for First Time

Swiss developer flies 5,800-pound, all-composite helicopter powered by a Honeywell HTS900-2.
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