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
Rear view of Airbus test aircraft with extended wings in flight, showcasing foldable wing concept

Airbus Unveils Game-Changing Foldable Wings for Future Aircraft

How Airbus Is Reengineering the Wing—And the Future of Flight In a bold move toward greener aviation, Airbus has introduced a groundbreaking foldable wing design for its next-generation aircraft, marking a major step in sustainable aviation. The Airbus foldable wing design, inspired by the albatross—renowned for its efficient, long wings—features ultra-long, slender wings made from

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Meta China censorship — Meta and Facebook logos contrasted with Chinese flag in a symbolic image representing data sharing and political suppression

Facebook/Meta and the Chinese Communist Party: The Deal No One Was Supposed to See

While American lawmakers debated Section 230 and teen safety, Meta was allegedly engaged in censorship-related cooperation with the Chinese Communist Party — a development that raises serious questions about Meta, China, and censorship. In a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on April 10, 2025, former Facebook executive and whistleblower Sarah Win Williams delivered what can only

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Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg testifying before U.S. Senate on 737 MAX safety concerns

Boeing Faces Tough Senate Hearing Over 737 MAX Safety Issues and Past Decisions

Boeing, the aerospace giant once threatened by Bombardier’s advanced CSeries (now Airbus A220) with an aggressive trade lawsuit, finds itself in hot water yet again. This time, Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg faced tough questioning from the U.S. Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee in a hearing appropriately titled “Safety First: Restoring Boeing’s Status as a

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Market Panic and US Tariffs Aerospace Industry Opportunities

Market Panic and US Tariffs: Risks, Realities, and Aerospace Industry Opportunities

From Market Panic to Aerospace Potential—Making Sense of US-Canada Trade Tensions Market Panic: US Tariffs in Aerospace—When markets plunge by more than a thousand points in one morning, it’s easy to panic. Headlines scream ‘CRISIS,’ analysts sound alarm bells, and investors start feeling that familiar sense of dread. But let’s pause, take a deep breath,

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Boeing F-47

Boeing F-47 – America’s Next-Generation Air Dominance Fighter

Executive Summary – Boeing F-47 The Boeing F-47, recently selected as America’s sixth-generation fighter under the Air Force’s Next Generation Air Dominance (NGAD) program, marks a transformative leap forward in U.S. airpower. Set to enter operational service by the early 2030s, the F-47 combines ground-breaking innovations in stealth, adaptive-cycle propulsion, artificial intelligence, and autonomous drone

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U.S. foreign policy reset

Strategic Infrastructure, Strategic Influence

A U.S. foreign policy reset for a multipolar world Executive Summary U.S. foreign policy reset – As global power dynamics shift toward multipolar competition, the United States must adopt a more agile and pragmatic strategic posture to counter the expanding influence of China and Russia—particularly across Africa, Asia, and Latin America. The international economic order,

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Canada F-35 cancellation

F-35 Cancellation: Economic Risks & the Gripen Alternative for Canada

What canceling the F-35 could cost Canadian industry — and why the Gripen alternative may deliver more jobs, control, and long-term value. Sylvain FaustOriginally completed March 14, 2025 F-35 Cancellation in Canada: Gripen vs Economic Fallout – Evaluation of the impact of canceling Canada’s F-35 contract on Canadian suppliers, analyzing financial and economic consequences, including

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Gold bars representing what used to be Canada’s gold reserves

Historical Peak of Canada Gold Reserves

This article explores Canada gold reserves, from their peak in 1965 to their complete liquidation by 2016, analyzing the policymakers responsible and comparing Canada’s approach to global trends. Note: Unless otherwise specified, all dollar ($) figures in this document are U.S. dollars (USD). TL;DR – The Rise and Fall of Canada Gold Reserves Canada once

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