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.
Production has begun on the first nanosatellites to be operated for internet-of-things applications by Kineis, a startup created last year with support from French space agency Cnes.
Airbus is warning operators against teaching pilots how to react to a “total Pitot blocked” failure in climb or descent, which the airframer deems unrealistic and the simulation of which can create confusion about aircraft systems.
Textron Aviation’s decision to terminate its contract with Safran Aircraft Engines for the Cessna Citation Hemisphere program marks the end of Safran’s hopes to enter the business jet market any time soon. The 9,500- to 12,000-lb.-thrust Silvercrest turbofan program is now in limbo.
