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 International Federation of Air Traffic Controllers’ Associations and European Organization for Civil Aviation Equipment have signed a memorandum of understanding for strengthened cooperation on air traffic management equipment standards.
France’s BEA may send a team to Greenland in search of engine parts to help shed light on what caused a Sept. 30 inflight powerplant failure on an Air France Airbus A380.
In a project aimed at receiving an increased amount of accurate information on estimated departure times, Europe’s air traffic management organization Eurocontrol recently conducted a shadow-mode exercise at Alicante-Elche Airport, Spain.