Thursday, April 10, 2014

Airbus Defence and Space delivers A400M to Turkish Air Force

Photo: AirBus


Airbus Defence and Space has today handed over the first of ten A400M new generation airlifters ordered by the Turkish Air Force.

The Turkish Air Force formally accepted the aircraft from Airbus Defence and Space at the A400M Final Assembly Line in Seville, Spain. A further ceremony will take place in Turkey at a later date.

Following today’s contractual transfer of title, the aircraft, which is the third production A400M, will be flown to Kayseri air base in central Turkey where it will initially be used for training. In Turkish Air Force service the A400M will replace the C-160 Transall offering a dramatic increase in air transport capability to the armed forces.

The photograph attached shows first A400M for Turkey during its maiden flight in August 2013.


http://www.airbusmilitary.com/PressCenter/LatestNews/TabId/176/ArtMID/681/ArticleID/318/Airbus-Defence-and-Space-delivers-A400M-to-Turkish-Air-Force.aspx

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