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

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
Aircraft

Opus Aeronautics Has Recent Falcon 7X for Sale

Trijet has logged just 660 flight hours
Maintenance and Modifications

BBA Aviation Companies Gear Up For Maintenance On More Engine Types

H+S Aviation, Dallas Airmotive have new agreements with Pratt & Whitney Canada, Rolls-Royce
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Private Flight Global Adds Catering Feedback Tool

Customers can report food quality, pricing issues
Charter & Fractional

Iraq Gate Celebrates First Anniversary

International Wings Group subsidiary operates five aircraft
Avionics

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

Alpha Star Adopts EFBs And Sharklets, Adds ISO 9001 Certification

Saudi VIP charter operator intends to have crews using EFBs on entire flights, on all six aircraft.
Aircraft

Falcon 7X Establishes Speed Record From New York To London City

Dassault’s business jet has the longest range available from LCY
Cabin Interior and Electronics

Aircell Offers SwiftBroadband Data And Voice Plans

Features include pay-as-you-go and personal smartphone use.
Avionics

Aircell Offers SwiftBroadband Data and Voice Plans

Features include pay-as-you-go and personal smartphone use.
Charter & Fractional

DC Aviation Passes IOSA Audit

German operator claims to have high safety standard
Engines

GE Turboprops Come Closer To Taking On Pratt Dominance

The H75, H80 and H85 engines are challenging the ubiquitous Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A
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Avionics

Rockwell Collins Offer Falcon Cockpit Upgrades

Avionics specialist is here for the first time exhibiting with recently acquired Arinc.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Jets To Expand Biggin Falcon Maintenance Activity

The UK maintenance company is here at EBACE marking ten years of operation.
Aircraft

Daher-Socata Sees New TBM 900 Selling Fast

French manufacturer says North America still dominant, but Chinese market not ready for turboprop single
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FBOs

Hadid Spreads Handling Agent Network Over Africa

Business aviation service specialist intends to compensate absence of FBOs in Africa
Aircraft

Cessna Plans On Four Jet, Turboprop Certifications This Year

Cessna, Beechcraft and Hawker customer support is being integrated but Hawker brand will no longer be used for production aircraft
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Teal Group Sees Continuing Shift Toward Larger Bizjets

Forecast calls for delivery of 13,030 business aircraft worth $325.6 billion over the next decade.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Increasing EC175 Mtow by 660 Pounds

The helicopter manufacturer announced the increased mtow as it gears up for the first delivery.
Aircraft

Falcon 5X Takes Shape

Dassault’s latest cleansheet design, the Falcon 5X, in on time for final assembly this summer.
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Avionics

Garmin Releases European Terminal Charts

Austria, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Switzerland and the UK are now available in Garmin's Euro terminal charts.