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.
ATR has several upgrades in the works for its turboprops, the 40-seat-class ATR 42 and the 70-seat-class ATR-72, but is prioritizing market acceptance over technological readiness.
Airbus will start building nacelles for the Pratt & Whitney Canada PW1100G-powered A320neo in 2020, in an in-sourcing move aimed at improving the component’s performance and cutting production costs, said Didier Evrard, executive vice president of programs at Airbus Commercial Aircraft.
