A400M

Military Aviation News March 3, 2011

Airbus Military completes A400M full scale fatigue tests for EASA certification

Airbus Military has successfully completed the number of required simulated flight-cycles on a full scale test airframe to achieve civil type certification of the A400M…

Military Aviation News February 17, 2011

The A400M showcases its mission flexibility with start-up of aerial refuelling trials

Airbus Military has opened air-to-air refuelling trials for its A400M airlifter, beginning with a series of dry contacts performed today by the no. 1 development…

Military Aviation News February 8, 2011

Airbus Military A400M begins cold weather trials in Sweden

Airbus Militaryâ€™s second A400M development aircraft – Grizzly 2 – visited Kiruna in northern Sweden for four days of cold weather trials at the beginning…

Military Aviation News January 18, 2011

Major fatigue testing of Airbus Military A400M begins in Dresden

Major fatigue testing of the Airbus Military A400M has begun on schedule in Dresden in January. The test airframe, known as MSN5001, will be subjected…

Military Aviation News August 5, 2010

Airbus A400M begins rough field test activity

The new Airbus Military A400M airlifter has performed preliminary tests in preparation for rough field trials planned for later this year. The aircraft briefly visited…

Military Aviation News August 3, 2010

Airbus A400M wing passes critical test

The highly advanced all-composite wing of the Airbus Military A400M new airlifter has passed the ultimate-load up-bend test â€“ the critical static test required for…

General Aviation News July 5, 2010

Airbus showcases the A400M, A380 and A330 Freighter at Farnborough

Airbus, the worldâ€™s number one aircraft manufacturer by annual civil aircraft deliveries, will have two industry leading edge aircraft participating in flying displays at the…

General Aviation News June 7, 2010

The A400M military airlifter and three A380 jetliners will highlight Airbusâ€™ presence at the 2010 Berlin Air Show

The 2010 Berlin Air Show will spotlight several milestones in aviation history, and Airbusâ€™ high-level presence at the biennial gathering includes a first public appearance…

General Aviation News May 26, 2010

A400M to make its first public appearance at ILA Berlin Air Show 2010

Latest Airbus product developments on display Blagnac, 26Â MayÂ 2010 Celebrating its 40th anniversary of ongoing innovations, Airbus will be at the ILA Berlin Air Show, taking…

Military Aviation News April 9, 2010

Second Airbus Military A400M completes maiden flight

The second Airbus Military A400M military airlifter has made its maiden flight yesterday 8th April/ Known as MSN2, the aircraft took off from Seville, Spain…

General Aviation News March 29, 2010

MOD signs contracts and agreements for new RAF aircraft and weapons

A series of new contracts and agreements marking key steps towards the MOD’s next generation of aircraft and air-launched weapons has been announced by Defence…

Military Aviation News March 19, 2010

Second Airbus Military A400M runs all four engines

The second Airbus Military A400M, known as MSN2, has run all four of its Europrop International (EPI) TP400 turboprop engines in a series of trials…

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