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.
Embraer is touting the “optimized” design of the E-Jet E2s 80–120-passenger aircraft as a response to arch rival Bombardier, which is celebrating the entry into service of the competing C Series.
Bombardier used the first day of the Farnborough air show to announce a string of good news for the C Series, in a bid to shed favorable light on a program that had earlier been known for problems and delays.
