Thierry Dubois has specialized in aerospace journalism since 1997. An engineer in fluid dynamics from Toulouse-based Enseeiht, he covers the French commercial aviation, defense and space industries. His expertise extends to all things technology in Europe. Thierry is also the editor-in-chief of Aviation Week’s ShowNews.
After an aborted launch seconds before liftoff early last month, an Ariane 5 on Sept. 29 placed the Intelsat 37e and BSAT-4a satellites into geostationary orbit.
Air traffic management optimization looks like low-hanging fruit for fuel efficiency, given the results of recent extended arrival management tests in Europe.
France’s 2018 government finance bill details the aeronautical equipment that the French Air Force, Navy and Army will receive and order as part of their ongoing fleet and weapons renewal.