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.
Scientists are pointing at the not-so-insignificant role of air transport in climate change, arguing demand should be curbed to complement planned technological improvements.
Dassault Aviation’s Falcon 6X made its first flight on March 10 from Bordeaux-Merignac Airport, thus maintaining a key program on schedule as the company tries to regain lost market share in business aviation.
The entry into service of the new Falcon 6X is still scheduled for 2022, despite the difficulties that the COVID-19 crisis caused in the business jet’s development, according to Dassault Aviation Chairman and CEO Eric Trappier.
