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.
Airbus has received a firm order for three ACJ350-900 XWBs from the German government – which is thus becoming the first government customer for the type.
The new technology was created to ease the burden on pilots and dispatchers who are tasked with planning flights in Europe, a congested and often restricted region.