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.
At AirVenture 2008, electrics were all the rage. Eight years and numerous prototypes later, very few have made it to production and delivery, but at least three European manufacturers—Pipistrel, Airbus and Siemens—are working hard toward that goal.
Saab CEO Håkan Buskhe is betting on reactivity at development and production levels to keep its Gripen C/D and Gripen E fighters attractive to foreign buyers.
