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• Craig Hoyle
Safran Power Units will supply turbojet engines for UVAD Technologies’ reusable Falcon supersonic aerial target, designed to reach Mach 1.6. The companies say ground testing is complete and flight testing remains on track for 2027, advancing a high-speed unmanned platform toward its first flight.
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Safran Power Units will supply turbojet engines for UVAD Technologies’ reusable Falcon supersonic aerial target, designed to reach Mach 1.6. The companies say ground testing is complete and flight testing remains on track for 2027, advancing a high-speed unmanned platform toward its first flight.
Safran Chief Executive Olivier Andries said he sees an appetite from Britain’s Labour government to work with the European Union on industrial policy. The comments point to potential UK-EU coordination on the industrial environment for aerospace, though no specific initiative or commitments were detailed.
Safran is confident it will meet Airbus and Boeing’s engine requirements for the full year and ramp up LEAP deliveries, according to the CFM International partner. The assurance comes as engine output must keep pace with airframers’ aircraft production plans.
Safran CEO Olivier Andries said aftermarket activity remains on a solid trend as airlines retain aircraft and capacity, keeping retirement rates low and workscopes high. The company expects that support to persist even as engine shop visits reach a plateau, pointing to continued maintenance demand without further growth in visit volumes.
Airbus A220s will be offered with a Safran system designed to preserve satellite-based navigation amid GPS jamming. The equipment, already used on military aircraft, brings an anti-interference capability to a commercial airliner; the A220 is set to be the first airliner to carry the system.
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Safran reported adjusted third-quarter 2026 revenue of €9.003 billion, up 14.7% year over year, with civil engine aftermarket activity up 18.7%. CEO Olivier Andriès said the company is investing to support Airbus’ Rate 75 and Boeing’s 737 Rate 63; Safran also confirmed its full-year outlook and launched the sale of its cabin business.
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