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.
The LEAP-1B engine program should catch up on deliveries to Boeing in 3-4 weeks, the CFM International program director told Aviation Week Apr. 10, and will not change plans even though Boeing is slowing the 737 production rate to 42 aircraft a month.
It was never going to be the best year, but suddenly the 2019 commercial aerospace manufacturing outlook is cloudier due to the Boeing 737 MAX production cut.
The internet-of-things platform for cabin equipment Airbus introduced at AIX Apr. 2 may be seen as a first step towards a more customized experience for the passenger, according to Airbus VP for cabin marketing Ingo Wuggetzer.
