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

Regulations and Government

EASA Chief Issues Safety Warning for Asia and Europe

Patrick Ky, executive director of the European Aviation Safety Agency, says some aviation regulators may not have sufficient resources to enforce standards
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Rotorcraft

French Offshore Operator Proceeds with Fleet Renewal

Active in Asia, Africa and Latin America, Héli-Union sees decline in oil-and-gas activity but bets on new aircraft to meet oil firms’ requirements.
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Aircraft

Daher Introduces Upgraded TBM with Garmin G3000

TBM 930 joins the TBM 900, thus creating product range,
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Airlines

EASA Pushes for Expanded Remit

European agency seeks new oversight powers
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Aircraft

Daher Posts Record Revenues, Names New CEO

Patrick Daher is passing control of the company to Didier Kayat, who is being promoted to CEO effective April 1.
Aircraft

Composites Facing Production Pinch

Hexcel striving to solve manufacturing lead time, cost challenges for higher narrowbody outputs
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Accidents

AAIB: Poor Monitoring, CRM Led To Fatal Helo Ditching

According to the AAIB, the helicopter’s decreasing airspeed went unnoticed by the pilots until the helicopter was in a critically low-energy state.
Aircraft

ATR Studies All-Electric Architecture for Turboprops

A prototype ATR 72 has completed a 15-hour test campaign in the framework of Europe's Clean Sky research project.
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Aircraft

Dassault: French Sale of Rafales to India Still Being Negotiated

After the heads of state in France and India reached agreement in late January, four weeks was thought to be enough time to conclude deal.
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Aircraft

Dassault Falcon Sales Sluggish as BRIC Economies Lag

Falcon 8X on time for mid-year certification. Almost-three-year delay confirmed for Falcon 5X.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Introduces 'HForce' Weapons Package

The manufacturer is offering several options for arming its civil-derived H125M, H145M and H225M military helicopters.
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Rotorcraft

Marenco Builds Sales of New SKYe SH09 Helicopter

Swiss start-up airframer already setting up production, support organization
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Promoting Lower-cost H215 Heavy Twin

The company is building a dedicated factory in Romania for H215 production.
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Rotorcraft

H160 Flight Testing Benefitting From New Tools

Certification is planned for 2018, as the manufacturer gears up for production.
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Rotorcraft

H175 Demand Suffers From Oil and Gas Slump

Super medium twin to get Rig'N Fly automated approach system next year.
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Rotorcraft

Turbomeca Faces 15-percent Drop in Deliveries

The Arrano 1A has flown on the Airbus H160, and the Arrius 2R for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X was certified.
Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Gets EASA Nod for Automated Rig Approach

Optional system to cut pilot workload in offshore oil-and-gas operations.
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Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Reports Progress With Demonstrators

The S-97 Raider will fly 60 hours this year, while the Matrix autonomy program will be reinforced with the UH-60A.
Rotorcraft

Turbomeca Faces 15-percent Drop in Deliveries

The Arrano 1A has flown on the Airbus H160, and the Arrius 2R for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X was certified.
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Rotorcraft

Airbus Helicopters Saw Dwindling Orders, Deliveries in 2015

Order book to open this year for in-flight-test H160 medium twin.
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Rotorcraft

Sikorsky Targeting Variety of Product Segments

Now part of Lockheed Martin, helicopter maker expects to find synergies under new ownership.
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Safety

BEA: Pilot's Skill Saved Falcon 7X with Runaway Trim

When the pitch angle increased rapidly, the pilot rolled the aircraft sharply to the right, applying a 40- to 80-degree bank angle for about 20 seconds.

France-Singapore Business Forum Highlights Cooperation

French companies strive to find local partnerships that stimulate innovation.
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Maintenance and Modifications

Air France-KLM's MX Arm Gets More Asian Business

MRO Lab here showcasing innovative app
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Rotorcraft

India's Premair Orders Bell 407GXP

Bell achieves first 407GXP order from India.
Aircraft

Dassault Sees Weaker Market for Falcons in Asia

Dynamics are better in Southeast Asia than in China, Korea or Japan, says French bizjet manufacturer.
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Unmanned Aerial Vehicles

ST Aero showcases drone, MRO skills

In a dedicated “cage,” Singapore-based firm demonstrates unmanned vehicles working together on a disaster aftermath scene.
Maintenance and Modifications

Wearable Fountx System Assists Mx Technicians

Fountx has been developed by Australian MRO specialist TAE
Maintenance and Modifications

Honeywell, Jeju Air Extend Support Contract

Deal extends existing arrangement while seven years.
Aircraft

Piper Promotes M Series at Singapore

Florida-based manufacturer has revamped its Meridian line-up as the ‘M Series’ and is emphasizing top-of-the-range M600 in Singapore.