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.
The prospects for subjects of search-and-rescue operations will be better with the introductions of improved distress beacon services, starting in December.
Thanks to the Nov. 17 launch by an Ariane 5 rocket of four Galileo satellites, the European space industry has further built confidence in its ability to progress toward more autonomy, despite glitches onboard previously launched Galileo spacecraft.
