The fuselage for Airbus Military's first A400M transport is taking shape, with four major sections delivered to Airbus Deutschland's Bremen site from plants in Germany, South Africa and Turkey (pictured below).
The completed 32m (105ft)-long fuselage - which does not include the nose section - will next go to the final assembly line at EADS Casa's Seville plant in Spain.
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Source: Flight International
Stockholm’s selection of a new-generation tactical airlifter will be a “political decision”, says Swedish air force chief Major General Jonas Wikman.
The January incident at Ellsworth AFB resulted in the destruction of the $450 million bomber and a rare quadruple ejection of the crew, who were attempting to execute an instrument landing during poor weather.
Athens signed a long-sought letter of offer and acceptance with airframer Lockheed Martin covering 20 F-35 stealth fighters, with options for a further 20 jets.
