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.
In a joint declaration issued June 19, the CEOs of four major European manufacturers officially asked EU institutions to create a new public-private partnership that would help aviation meet its ambitious environmental targets.
Call it the federation of French flying clubs if you like, but FFA (Fédération Française Aéronautique) is here exhibiting a Pipistrel Alpha Electro two-seater it has begun using for instruction purposes, thus making it one of the first electric aircraft in service.
