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…
A400M
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Read about the A400M, Airbus’ turboprop military transport aircraft renowned for its versatility.
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…
European nations step up evacuation flights from Kabul
European nations are continuing evacuation flights from Kabul, with the Dutch government hoping for more success after a…
French Airbus A400M Atlas reaches initial operational capability
The Airbus A400M Atlas transport aircraft of the French Air and Space Force has reached initial tactical capability…
Spanish Air Force says “adiós” to C-130 Hercules
After 47 years of good and loyal service, the Ejército del Aire (the Spanish Air Force) bid farewell…
Kazakhstan reportedly in talks to acquire two Airbus A400M
Kazakhstan is reportedly negotiating with Airbus Defense & Space the acquisition of two A400M, according to diplomatic sources…
Belgian Army receives first Airbus A400M airlifter
The first of seven Airbus A400M transport aircraft of the Belgian Army’s Air Component completed its ferry flight…
Airbus A400M deployed to airlift COVID-19 patients around France
An Airbus A400M of the French Air Force landed on the tarmac of Nantes-Atlantique airport. Onboard the exceptional…
Airbus A400M achieves first airlift of Griffon armored vehicle
Validating yet another tactical capability, the Airbus A400M Atlas was able to carry, for the first time, a…
Airbus delivers A400M military plane to Luxembourg Armed Forces
Luxembourg Armed Forces took delivery of its Airbus A400M military aircraft after a 3 hour-long ferry flight from…
Airbus A400M destined to Luxembourg takes off for maiden flight
The A400M ordered by the Luxembourg military completed its maiden flight at the final assembly line of Seville,…
German A400M evacuates two French coronavirus patients
An A400M Atlas transporter of the Luftwaffe was used to transport patients hospitalized in Strasbourg, France, towards Ulm,…