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.
LYON, France—Arianespace is planning on resuming operations with a Vega launch in mid-June as activity at Europe’s space center in Kourou, French Guiana, gradually restarts after being suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tier-1 aerospace and defense systems and equipment supplier Safran is conducting a strong response to the pandemic’s consequences, in a bid to maintain financial balance.
LYON, France—As carriers gradually restart operations over the coming months and implement new health protection measures, passenger experience will change at airports as well as in flight, and some alterations might be permanent, say commercial air transport experts.
