On June 10, 2024, Airbus Defence announced that the first A400M Atlas transport aircraft for the Republic of Kazakhstan completed its inaugural flight, marking a critical step ahead of its scheduled delivery in the latter half of 2024. The aircraft, with production number MSN139, departed from the Airbus Defence and Space facilities in Seville, Spain. During its five-hour flight over the regions of Huelva and Seville in southwest Spain, the aircraft's engines and systems were thoroughly tested. The flight concluded with the aircraft's return to Seville. Read full defense news at this link...
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| As of 2024, the A400M is operated or has been ordered by several countries, including Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Spain, Turkey, Belgium, Malaysia, Kazakhstan, and Luxembourg. (Picture source: Airbus Defence) |