Sylvain Faust

Sylvain Faust is a Canadian entrepreneur and strategist, founder of Sylvain Faust Inc., a software company acquired by BMC Software. Following the acquisition, he lived briefly in Austin, Texas while serving as Director of Internet Strategy. He has worked with Canadian federal agencies and embassies across Central America, the Caribbean, Asia, and Africa, bringing together experience in global business, public sector consulting, and international development. He writes on geopolitics, infrastructure, and pragmatic foreign policy in a multipolar world. Faust is the creator and editor of Fliegerfaust, a publication that gained international recognition for its intensive, "insider" coverage of the Bombardier CSeries (now the Airbus A220) program. His role in the inauguration and the program overall included: Detailed Technical Reporting: He provided some of the most granular technical and business analysis of the CSeries program during a period of significant financial and political turmoil for Bombardier. Advocacy and Critique: Known for a passionate yet critical approach, his reporting was closely followed. LinkedIn: Sylvain Faust
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First production Bombardier Global 8000 lifting off on its maiden flight from Mississauga in May 2025

Bombardier Global 8000: Can the World’s Fastest Business Jet Change How Far—and How Fast—we Fly?

Will the new Bombardier Global 8000 rewrite business-aviation norms, or will speed come at a cost? Last week the Bombardier Global 8000 completed its flawless first production flight from Mississauga, setting the stage for entry-into-service in 2025. The milestone raises a bigger question: can a Mach 0.94 jet truly balance range, comfort and sustainability? Bombardier

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China Boeing Delivery Ban gives advantage to Airbus A321 delivery at Tianjin facility for Juneyao Air"

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Airbus A220 test aircraft at Mirabel used in Airbus non-CO₂ emissions study

Airbus Launches A220 Non-CO₂ Emissions Study from Mirabel with Canadian Partners

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