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.
The purpose-built freighter variant of the ATR 72-600 made its first flight Sep. 16 in Toulouse, as part of a program ATR hopes will culminate with the first delivery to Fedex by year-end.
