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

Ontic Sees “Incredible Growth” In Legacy Product Support

Safran Power Systems has licensed civil and military products, while Ontic's Singapore workshop has received local approval.
Engines

CFM Seals 200 Engine Deal With American Airlines

Flight-testing of the new Leap turbofan is about to start.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Gears Up For EC175 Entry Into Service

“Maturity” trials have taken place at a customer base. A raft of improvements are already planned for 2016.
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Rotorcraft

EC175 Main Gearbox Features New Run-dry Design

The EC175’s main gearbox has no backup lubrication system

U.S. Museum Awards AgustaWestland For Project Zero

Electric tiltrotor gets recognition from American Helicopter Museum and Education Center.
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French Aerospace Industry Predicts Another Good Year

Gifas predicts further revenue growth but has a hard time recruiting.
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Engines

Snecma Plots Way To Open-rotor Engine

Development go-ahead for 2030 entry into service will factor in noise, airframe integration.
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Engines

CFM Leap Testing Now In Full Swing

Snecma and GE are multiplying test engines, while preparing for a sharp production ramp-up.
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Rotorcraft

Marenco Gearing Up for Maiden Flight of SH09 SKYe Light Single Helicopter

Certification of the 5,840-pound-mtow rotorcraft is expected in the second half of next year.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Signs Mega Deal with Chinese Firms

Three Chinese general aviation operators signed orders and commitments with Airbus Helicopters yesterday for 123 light singles and twins.
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Asian Helicopter Safety Group Seeks To Reverse Accident Rate

AHEST to tackle worrying rotorcraft safety statistics throughout Asia.
Rotorcraft

Infinity To Install Sikorsky S-92 Sim in Saudi Arabia

This will be the first S-92 simulator installed in the Middle East.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Unveils EMS Interiors

The new cabin installation is available with an “EMS fixed provisions” option.
Charter & Fractional

Air France Launches Bizjet Connections with Wijet

French flag carrier partners with up-and-coming executive charter operator as part of new “La Première” offer.

Price Induction Promoting Tiny Turbofan on U.S. Tour

Price Induction’s 575-pound-thrust turbofan might be ideal for developers of small personal jets.
Rotorcraft

French HEMS operator: autopilot ‘hazardous’ equipment

Hospitals, EASA agree autopilot improves safety, while BEA finds no record of automation-caused helicopter accident.
Rotorcraft

Sikorsky tests counter-vibration system

Vibration suppressor could be part of a larger system integrated into all Sikorsky helicopters
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Gears Up for EC175 Entry into Service

“Maturity” trials have taken place at a customer base, and 14 aircraft are on the final assembly line.
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Charles Edelstenne Is Serge Dassault’s Designated Successor

Dassault Aviation’s parent company has paved the way for a “succeeding statutory president” position. ###Channels###P

North Sea Offshore Helo Pax To Get Improved EBS in July

Training with new emergency breathing systems is to start shortly, and a study of body size and shape study is under way to make egress safer.
Rotorcraft

Airbus X3 Demonstrator Now Part of Paris Air and Space Museum Collection

The helicopter set an unofficial speed record of 255 knots a year ago.
Rotorcraft

North Sea Operators Brainstorm CAA Safety Actions

The North Sea offshore industry is looking for practical ways to implement new, stringent measures on backup breathers, passenger size and more.
Rotorcraft

EASA Certifies Redesigned Airbus Helicopters EC225 Shaft

Certification of the redesigned vertical bevel gear shaft for the EC225 clears the way for fleet retrofit, especially for offshore operators.
Rotorcraft

EC225 Emergency Lubrication System Modified

Certification went unnoticed with the intense focus on the shaft itself.

International Field Research Effort Tackles Engine Icing

Scientists used a Falcon 20 to fly into convective weather areas and gather data on the emerging safety issue of engine icing.

Falcon 8X Raises Bar for Range and Cabin

The new Dassault trijet will deliver 500 nm more range and improved cabin layout options.
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MAZ, Satcom1 Join Forces for ACJ, BBJ Faster Connectivity

The two companies are aiming at greater bandwidth with Ku- and Ka-band and SwiftBroadband satcom.
Charter & Fractional

Euro Bizav Unevenly Grew In Q1, WingX Says

Ultra-long-range and very light jets are in higher demand