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Bernard Ziegler

French engineer (1933-2021) · France · On the map · Scientists · Died at 88

Bernard Ziegler was a French pilot and engineer, who served in Airbus as senior vice president for engineering, well known for his evangelical zeal for the application of the fly-by-wire system in the Airbuses. He was the son of Airbus founder Henri Ziegler.

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Officer of the Legion of Honour
Officer of the National Order of Merit
Aeronautical Medal
Cross for Military Valour

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France
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1933 to 2021 · aged 88

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