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.
Safran has confirmed CFM International’s target of handing over 1,100 Leap engines for Airbus and Boeing narrowbodies in 2018, emphasizing it is gradually bringing delivery delays down to zero.
Dassault is exhibiting a small-scale model of the “New-Generation Fighter” France and Germany intend to build as a successor to the Rafale and Eurofighter Typhoon.
French aerospace firm Safran and seating and cabin interior manufacturer Zodiac Aerospace last week signed an agreement to merge Zodiac Aerospace into Safran, eight months after the success of the initial tender offer and as the integration process is already under way.
