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Safran has tested hydrogen combustion sub-systems for a turbine engine, as part of a European industry-wide hydrogen propulsion project for commercial aircraft.

The demonstrator performed several maneuvers over the Atlantic Ocean after it was launched from the French Biscarosse missile range on June 26.

Ariane 6 delays and problems with Vega C leave European launch industry mostly grounded.

Safran CEO Olivier Andries stresses risk- and revenue-sharing as part of sector reorganization for future launches following Ariane 6 program delays.

Safran’s CEO sees challenges and opportunities in aerospace manufacturing and space launch in the coming years.

MBDA has secured a lead role in the EATMI project to develop an air defense weapon capable of intercepting current and emerging post-2030 missile threats.

A consortium led by ArianeGroup has been awarded a space situational awareness contract by France’s National Center for Space Studies.

A manufacturing issue in the Zefiro 40 second stage’s nozzle led to the failure of the first commercial mission for a Vega-C launcher.