Mexico orders more Airbus C295 aircraft

Mexico has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space for the acquisition of two additional Airbus C295 medium transport aircraft for the Mexican Navy.

The agreement takes to 22 aircraft the total Airbus Defence and Space fleet in operation in the country, the biggest in Latin America.

The Mexican Navy, which is already flying four C295, six CN235 and two C212 aircraft, will operate these two new aircraft on a diverse range of transport missions for military, civil protection and humanitarian purposes

“We are very proud that Mexico, which already has the biggest Airbus Defence and Space fleet in Latin America, […]

October 30, 2014|News|
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Airbus A400M airlifter passes key airdrop test

The Airbus A400M new generation airlifter has successfully demonstrated its ability to airdrop multiple containers of the kind typically used in military and humanitarian operations. In tests conducted at Cazaux, France, the aircraft dropped 24 x 1 tonne Container Delivery Systems (CDS) in a single pass. The 48 x 48 inch containers are loaded in two rows inside the cargo hold and released by gravity. This test demonstrates the maximum capacity of the A400M for this type of container and is a key contractual requirement for the A400M.

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Maggie Bergsma
+34 615 02 31 04 (Mob)
maggie.bergsma@military.airbus.com
Kieran Daly
+34 689 66 96 61 […]

October 6, 2014|News|
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First Royal Air Force A400M makes its maiden flight

The first Airbus A400M new generation airlifter ordered by the Royal Air Force has made its maiden flight, marking a key milestone towards its delivery. The aircraft, known as MSN15, took off from Seville, Spain, at 14:25 local time (GMT+1) on 30 August and landed back on site 5 hours and 5 minutes later.

Edward “Ed” Strongman, Chief Test Pilot Military, who captained the flight, said after landing: “It was very satisfying to conduct this first flight of the first A400M for the Royal Air force. I have no doubt that its combination of true tactical capability with strategic range […]

September 2, 2014|News|
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    Royal Saudi Air Force completes transatlantic F-15 deployment for Red Flag 2014

Royal Saudi Air Force completes transatlantic F-15 deployment for Red Flag 2014

Airbus Defence and Space congratulates RSAF on tanker operation

Airbus Defence and Space has congratulated the Royal Saudi Air Force on its successful deployment of eight F-15 fighters to the USA for Red Flag 2014 through the use of its new fleet of Airbus A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transports.

In a letter to RSAF Commander Gen Fayyadh Al Ruwaili, Philippe Galland, Head of Customer Services expressed his appreciation for the “exceptional” wintertime North Atlantic refuelling operation.

Two A330 MRTTs were used to enable the deployment from Saudi Arabia to Nellis AFB in the USA on a three-leg journey of some 9,000nm […]

June 11, 2014|News|
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    Airbus Defence and Space delivers A400M to Turkish Air Force

Airbus Defence and Space delivers A400M to Turkish Air Force

Second customer to receive A400M.

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 […]

April 7, 2014|News|
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    Airbus Defence and Space delivers new Air Traffic Control Network to German Air Force Flight Safety Authority

Airbus Defence and Space delivers new Air Traffic Control Network to German Air Force Flight Safety Authority

Worldwide first “Mode S”-based Cluster improves efficient use of Airspace.

The Airbus Defence and Space business line Electronics has concluded the delivery of the worldwide first air traffic control network based on the latest “Eurocontrol” standard Mode S to the flight safety branch of the German Air Force. This Mode S based network guarantees the automatized guidance of civil and military aircraft in an area of 1,700 x 1,500 km. Thus, flight safety and the efficiency of airspace utilization can be increased considerably. After a five year fully operational observation period, the system has been handed over to the in-service […]

April 2, 2014|News|
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    Airbus Defence and Space begins final assembly of first A400M for Germany

Airbus Defence and Space begins final assembly of first A400M for Germany

The Airbus Defence and Space A400M final assembly line (FAL) in Seville (Spain) has begun working on the first A400M new generation airlifter for the German Air Force. With the arrival of the fuselage for this aircraft, known as MSN18, all major structures of the first of the 53 A400Ms for Germany are now being assembled in the FAL. The German Air Force will take delivery of its first A400M in November 2014. The photograph shows MSN18 fuselage and nose in the A400M FAL.

Contacts
Maggie Bergsma
+34 615 02 31 04
maggie.bergsma@military.airbus.com
Kieran Daly
+34 689 66 96 61
kieran.daly.external@military.airbus.com

February 4, 2014|News|
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