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

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

Russian Helicopters Invests in Production Capabilities

Investment follows similar investments made last year.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky S-76D Software Upgrade Certified

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

Helicopter Accident in France Claims Five

Two other occupants in French helicopter accident severely injured
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

NHV, Blueway To Merge Helo Operations

Newly formed European-based is targeting the heart of the North Sea market.
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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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Historic UK Airport To Close on October 16

Bond Helicopters, which has used Blackpool as a base for offshore oil-and-gas flights, is looking for an alternative airfield.
Regulations and Government

EASA Supports ASTM Progress in CS/Part 23 Rewrite

GAMA and ASTM hosted a workshop to propel the rewrite of general aviation rules, where EASA, European Commission expressed strong support.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Celebrates 10th Anniversary of S-92

The helicopter manufacturer has delivered more than 200 S-92s to operators.
Aircraft

Etihad Gears Up for Airbus A380 Service

Carrier to use double-decker first on London to Abu Dhabi route
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Modifies EC135 as Environmental Tech Testbed

Airbus said the technologies being tested are “transversal,” meaning not specifically meant for any one particular helicopter model.
Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters To Fly Mi-171A2 with KBO-17 Avionics

The first flights of the upgraded Mi-171 will take place in Moscow.
Regulations and Government

GAMA, ASTM Note Progress on CS/Part 23 Rewrite

Writing the new rules directly involves the general aviation industry.
Rotorcraft

Russian Helicopters Reassesses Four Helo Programs

The Ka-226T, Ka-62, Mi-172A2 and Mi-38 were originally scheduled to be certified this or next year.
Rotorcraft

AAIB Issues Findings on London Helicopter Crash

The light twin hit a 719-foot-high crane jib, killing the pilot and a pedestrian in the street.
Rotorcraft

CMC’s FMS, GPS Selected for Airbus EC225e

CMA-9000 flight management system and CMA-5024 GPS/Waas landing system have been selected on the Airbus Helicopters EC225e.