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 &amp; 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 &amp; 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.

Writer

Thierry Dubois

China Minsheng Investment (CMI) is preparing to take an equity stake in European business aviation services group Luxaviation, a Luxaviation spokeswoman told AIN, while declining to provide further details. The Luxembourg-based group, which has been calling itself Luxaviation-CMI for several months, <a href="https://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/business-aviation/2015-05-15/luxaviation-goes-global-execujet-acquisition">acquired ExecuJet Aviation</a> earlier this year and now operates more than 250 aircraft.

 


In April, Luxaviation announced a partnership with CMI subsidiary Minsheng Aviation. In a statement issued at the time, the company said that the partnership “will allow Luxaviation Group to develop its offer for the fast-growing Asian business jet market” and “enable its new Chinese partner to carry out comprehensive operations with overseas companies and institutions.” Minsheng Aviation was described as having “a significant fleet of jets managed and financed in China and Hong Kong and aircraft financing capacity.”

 


In September, CMI formed a new subsidiary, CM International Financial Leasing (CMIFL), to acquire 100 Airbus Helicopters H125s and H130s over five years. The company claims to be the first China-based rotorcraft leasing group and has a capital base of approximately $1 billion.

 


In December 2014, CMI paid approximately $194 million to buy a 61.25-percent stake in Chinese operator Minsheng International Jet from Minsheng Financial Leasing, which is part of China Minsheng Bank. Minsheng Financial Leasing formed Minsheng International Jet in April 2013 after buying Citic General Aviation and acquiring a Chinese aircraft operating certificate in the process. At the time, it predicted that the operator would have a fleet of 400 aircraft within five years. The slowdown in the Chinese economy, along with stock market volatility and a government campaign against alleged corruption, has dented business aviation growth in the country.

News and issues concerning the aviation charter and fractional-ownership industries and markets, including company announcements, regulations, new developments and labor issues.

China Minsheng Investment Set To Take Stake in Luxaviation

The transaction will allow Europe-based aircraft management and charter group Luxaviation to expand into the Chinese market.

2024 Corporate Aviation Leadership Summit

Charles Alcock

News about simulators and training procedures, as well as workforce.

News and issues relating to business, corporate and private aviation, primarily regarding turbine-engine-powered airplanes and helicopters. Subjects include aircraft, engines, maintenance, operations, personnel, acquisitions, accidents, safety, security, and training.

UK-based charter broker is boosting its presence across Europe

Chapman Freeborn Establishes Charter Base in France

News and developments about airplanes, helicopters and unmanned air vehicles used in all varieties of operations, including airlines, military, business, commercial, general aviation and private.

New developments at airports including regulations and noise issues; legal disputes; openings, acquisitions and mergers.

Moviation plans to operate three initial routes in and around South Korea's capital Seoul

Korean Charter Flight Group Pre-Orders Sora's S-1 eVTOL Aircraft

UK-based aircraft management company has a fleet of 11 business jets

Opul Jets Expands Charter Group with Wallcourt Acquisition

News and issues about aviation maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), covering all segments of the aviation industry; and modifications for aircraft and engines. Subjects include product support of aircraft, engines and avionics, MRO company mergers, acquisitions, announcements and personnel, Airworthiness Directives, Supplemental Type Certificate approvals and other topics.

More In Charter & Fractional

Chapman Freeborn Establishes Charter Base in France

UK-based charter broker is boosting its presence across Europe

Korean Charter Flight Group Pre-Orders Sora's S-1 eVTOL Aircraft

Moviation plans to operate three initial routes in and around South Korea's capital Seoul

Opul Jets Expands Charter Group with Wallcourt Acquisition

UK-based aircraft management company has a fleet of 11 business jets

Jet Aviation Singapore Joins ACJ Authorized Service Network

Seletar Airport facility can do warranty-backed work on ACJ 318/319/320/321 bizliner family

China’s Sino Jet Sees Shift to Higher Charter Demand

Young new entrants prefer not to own aircraft but are comfortable traveling in business jets

Following Sale, Flewber Global Is Now Flyte

Online booking platform is poised for growth, according to its new owners

TAG Aviation’s Asia Operations Reach a Turning Point

Business is finally picking up with a significant influx of new business jets

VistaJet Global 7500 Stars on BAAFEx Show Static Display

Ultra-long-range jet is among the charter operator's most popular jets

AIN Products

SUBSCRIPTIONS

RESOURCES

ABOUT AIN