French Navy Rafale fighter refuels A400M airlifter mid-flight for the first time
A French Navy Rafale M fighter jet recently refueled an A400M transport aircraft to test the capabilities of…
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Read about the A400M, Airbus’ turboprop military transport aircraft renowned for its versatility.
Airbus allegedly barred Chinese nationals from A400M aircraft during SG Airshow
Chinese visitors at the 2024 Singapore Airshow claimed they were barred from visiting an Airbus A400M German military…
Canadian, French aircraft collision at Guam air base caused by human error
New details have emerged regarding the collision at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam between a Canadian military…
Canadian, French, US aircraft conduct joint rescue mission in the Pacific Ocean
French, Canadian, and US forces, alongside local responders, carried out a joint search and rescue operation on July…
RAF A400M flies nonstop from the United Kingdom to Guam
A Royal Air Force A400M Atlas has carried out the longest-ever flight of this aircraft type between RAF…
Which countries are airlifting their citizens from Sudan?
Multiple nations scrambled to evacuate foreign citizens by air out of Sudan’s battle-stricken capital, Khartoum. Since April 15, 2023,…
Two Turkish A400M grounded for 10 months by the war finally escape Ukraine
Two Turkish A400M aircraft stuck in Kyiv since the beginning of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine finally departed the…
Airbus launched FCAS loyal wingman demonstrator from A400M cargo hold
Airbus performed a new test of a Remote Carrier flight demonstrator – the loyal wingman drone for the…
Erdogan, Zelensky discuss the return of two Turkish A400M stuck in Ukraine
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan discussed with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelensky the safe return of two Turkish…
Airbus tests conversion of A400M aircraft into water bomber
Airbus successfully tested a plug-and-play conversion kit for the A400M military transport aircraft to turn it into a…
French Barkhane force airlifts out of Mali to redeploy in Niger
As France disengages from Mali, soldiers and equipment involved in Operation Barkhane are being airlifted to Niger. The French…
European Commission mulls development of new medium tactical airlifter
The European Commission has launched a call for tenders to study the feasibility of “the possible development of…
Airbus supports German Air Force to increase aircraft fleet sustainability
Airbus is working with the German Air Force to increase the sustainability of its aircraft fleet.The European aircraft…
UK MoD plans to buy more A400M, F-35 aircraft
The UK Ministry of Defence is planning to buy more A400M military airlifters and F-35 combat aircraft, according…
FCAS: Airbus A400M completes maiden drone launch from cargo hold
Airbus successfully launched a drone from the open cargo door of an A400M Atlas multi-role transport aircraft. The air-launch…
Indonesia Ministry of Defence orders two Airbus A400M military airlifters
The Indonesia Ministry of Defence has placed an order for two Airbus A400M aircraft in multirole tanker and…
Royal Air Force satisfied with Airbus A400M, confirms C-130 Hercules retirement
After reviewing the evacuation of Afghanistan by the Royal Air Force, named Operation Pitting, the British Chief of…
Airbus receives order for 2 A400M aircraft from Kazakhstan
Airbus received an order for two A400M four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. After delivery, the Republic of Kazakhstan…