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The Orion test engineers from Airbus are more than satisfied. From July to September, several mission-critical engine tests were successfully completed. Read our webstory: https://www.airbus.com/newsroom/news/en/2019/10/successful-hot-firing-tests-for-orion.html | Airbus Space

Next up in our #TechTuesday series, we look at how to conduct a development test flight. With Airbus, there are usually five to six crew members on board: two test pilots, a test flight engineer, and two or three flight test engineers. 👨‍✈️👩‍✈️ Learn more about how the team conducts the tests in this video. | Airbus

When an aircraft takes off or lands on a contaminated runway and depending on the amount of water, the water spray may enter the engine and affect its behaviour. That’s why our #FlightTest teams put new aircraft through water trough testing to evaluate any risks of water ingestion, primarily by the engines. Learn more (while staying dry!) in this #TechTuesday episode! | Airbus