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.
Safran's plan to open an assembly line for the CFM Leap-1A turbofan in Casablanca, Morocco, adds to the quieter creation of a similar line in Queretaro, Mexico.
More computing power onboard and inter-spacecraft links will enable a performance leap in the next generation of satellites, says Thales Alenia Space's CTO.