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A400M

RAF A400M in Nobile Jump Exercise

Posted on June 6, 2017 | by Caroline Teames
06/06/2017
Video:RAF A400M in Nobile Jump Exercise.
Posted in HOME, Video | Tagged A400M, NATO, Nobile Jump, NOBLE JUMP 2017, RAF, Royal Air Force, Sibiu Airport

Visiting the A400M in Seville and in Orleans

Posted on April 20, 2015 | by Caroline Teames
04/20/2015
There are six A400ms already at the Bricy base flying on average two flights to Africa and two to Djibouti and the UAE per month,
Posted in Con Ops, What's New | Tagged A400M, Benoit Paillard, Bricy Air Base, Final Assembly Line, Orléans, Robbin Laird, Seville, Turkish A400M

A400M Tests Paratroop Operations

Posted on July 3, 2014 | by Caroline Teames
07/03/2014
The A400M is now operational with the French forces.
Posted in Con Ops, Video, What's New | Tagged A400M, Bricy Air Base, France, french air force, Murielle Delaporte, Orléans, Turkey

A400M Tests Air Dropping Capabilities

Posted on July 3, 2014 | by Caroline Teames
07/03/2014
Video:A400M Tests Air Dropping Capabilities
Posted in HOME, Video | Tagged A400M, Bricy Air Base, France, french air force, Murielle Delaporte, Turkey

The A400M in Seville, May 2013

Posted on June 2, 2013 | by SysAdmin
06/02/2013
Slideshow:The A400M in Seville, May 2013
Posted in Manufacturability, Slideshow, What's New | Tagged A400M, Seville

A400M Moves Forward Towards Initial Deliveries

Posted on December 12, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
12/12/2012
The A4ooM is on track for first delivery in second quarter of 2013.
Posted in HOME, Manufacturability | Tagged A400M

The A400M Prepares for Delivery: An Update from Seville, September 2012

Posted on October 22, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
10/22/2012
An update on the A400M as seen from the final assembly line in Seville.
Posted in Manufacturability, What's New | Tagged A400M, Airbus Millitary, Seville

Misleading Headlines and Progress: Does the One Hinder the Other?

Posted on July 9, 2012 | by Robbin Laird
07/09/2012
What impact do misleading headlines have on military programs?
Posted in Manufacturability, What's New | Tagged A400M, Reuters
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