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.
As airframers ponder the next-generation single-aisle aircraft, the aerospace industry considers what the proportion of composite materials its airframe and propulsion system will rely on.
After signing an agreement with French firm Mistral AI in May, an Airbus artificial intelligence specialist has said where the OEM sees initial applications.
Aernnova, Daher, Hexcel, Latecoere, Montana Aerospace and Saab are offering new technologies and production processes against a complex market backdrop.