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 been quietly flight-testing its Silvercrest business jet engine, hoping for renewed interest in the midsize segment, despite the loss of both its customers in 2017 and 2019.
Safran is considering the divestiture of its aircraft interior businesses—no longer considered core activities—according to implicit comments by CEO Olivier Andries.