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ArianeGroup names Safran executive Christophe Bruneau as CEO, effective 1 April 2026

ArianeGroup’s board has appointed Safran executive Christophe Bruneau as Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 April 2026. Bruneau — a space and defence specialist with more than 20 years in Safran-related units — will succeed Martin Sion, whose departure was announced 8 October 2025.

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ArianeGroup names Christophe Bruneau CEO, effective 1 April 2026, succeeding Martin Sion

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ArianeGroup names Safran executive Christophe Bruneau as CEO, effective 1 April 2026

ArianeGroup Appoints Safran’s Christophe Bruneau as Next CEO

ArianeGroup names Christophe Bruneau CEO, effective 1 April 2026, succeeding Martin Sion

What Saudi Arabia’s Space Strategy Reveals About the Future of Global Cooperation and Europe’s Role

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Macron pushes rapid military space build-up, vows funding as CNES faces budget shortfall

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Launch preview: Falcon 9 to fly two California missions; Isar Aerospace to attempt second Spectrum launch

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