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Airbus A400M First Flight Delayed 12 Months
As reported by Les Echos this morning based on comments from the German Defense Minister.
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With delays accumulating with the A400M, several European air forces, most notably France and Great Britain are facing an air mobility crisis over the next 3-4 years. Britain has partially remedied...
View ArticleA400M: Persisting Cancellation Rumors
The rumor mill has plenty to say about the much troubled A400M these days. According to several sources, Airbus management has been studying a possible cancellation of the program. Air & Cosmos...
View ArticleFrench Media Reports: A400M delayed until 2012-2014
Quoting sources close to the program, Le Figaro newspaper reports this morning that the A400M airlift aicraft will suffer further delays. First flight is scheduled for 2010 and selected deliveries...
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A400M facing huge bill
Approximately $10 Billion according to French newspaper Liberation this morning. France alone would have to assume $3.5 Billion of that amount and is categorically opposed to a program cancellation....
View ArticleSouth Africa cancels order for eight A400M transports
A semi-surprise. The cost of acquisition and ownership for South Africa has tripled from an initial $2.4B to $6.2B. This cost also include temporary leasing of aircraft. The SAAF budget, already...
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A400M First Flight
Deliveries are now scheduled to take place in early 2013. Stephen Trimble: EADS builds case for A400M sale to USAF Robert Wall and Douglas Barrie:A400M Completes First Flight
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