Thierry Dubois
June 18, 2026

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As Airbus plans to produce more than 100 examples of its next-generation single-aisle (NGSA), the answer to this question may shape the aerospace industry for decades: What is the proportion of composite materials the airframe and propulsion system will rely on? The A350’s airframe is 53% composite…

Thierry Dubois

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.  

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