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.
Lobbying group Gifas is concerned that a notable proportion of small- and medium-sized enterprises in the French aerospace industry are posting losses.
The French and German ministers of defense have signed an agreement for the creation of a binational tactical air transport base in Evreux, France, using Lockheed Marcin C-130J Hercules airlifters.
Thales has received a 10-year service contract from the French Ministry of Defense worth $1.04 billion for the creation of an aeronautical consumables supply chain.
