Kazakhstan receives its first Airbus A400M for advanced airlift operations
Airbus Defence and Space has delivered the first of two A400M aircraft to Kazakhstan, marking a milestone for the nation's tactical and strategic airlift...
First joint NATO mission for Spain and Sweden: a historic aerial collaboration in Lithuania
Spain and Sweden marked a historic milestone as they jointly participated in their first NATO mission in Lithuania. The mission saw an Airbus A400M...
Meeting/interview with Thibauld Jongen, the CEO of SABCA, who is leaving this prestigious position after eight years.
At the end of February 2024, Thibauld Jongen, CEO of SABCA, was stepping down after eight years at the helm of this major Belgian...
Airbus upgrades A400M firefighter prototype kit
Airbus Defence and Space has completed a recent flight-test campaign for the A400M Roll-on/Roll-off firefighting prototype kit, dropping 20,000 litres of retardant and creating...
First repatriation flight from Israel to Belgium, conducted by a Belgian Air Force Airbus A400M
The first group of Belgians who were in Israel and wanted to return to Belgium are back in the country. The flight BAF643 operated...
Airbus starts construction for new A400M maintenance centre in Wunstorf:
Airbus has initiated the construction of a new A400M maintenance centre in Wunstorf, Germany. The groundbreaking ceremony, held at Wunstorf Air Base, featured Airbus...
(Agenda) You’re invited ! Open Doors Melsbroek Airbase May 27th-28th
You are cordially invited to attend the Melsbroek Airbase
Open Doors on Weekend of May 27th and 28th
Author: Martin GilletThe Chief of Staff, Colonel...
[Pics] Official opening of the BELUX National A400M Training Centre (BNTC) in Melsbroek
Official opening of the BELUX National
A400M Training Centre (BNTC) in Melsbroek
Author: Martin Gillet
On May 22nd, the Belgian Minister of Defence Ms Ludivine Dedonder,...
Belgian Defence acquires flight simulator for Airbus A400M
The Belgian Ministry of Defence has officially unveiled the first Airbus A400M flight simulator in Belgium, making it the ninth of its kind worldwide....
Airbus successfully tests firefighting kit on A400M
Airbus has successfully tested a removable firefighting demonstrator kit on the A400M new generation airlifter during a flight test campaign in Spain.The test campaign...
A400M: Airbus supports German Air Force transformation to sustainable aviation fuel
Airbus is supporting the German Air Force in its long-term transformation to increase the sustainability of its aircraft fleet. Airbus is working with the...
The first Belgian soldiers, part of NATO’s rapid intervention force, leave for Romania onboard an Airbus A400M
On March 4, an Airbus A400M departed from Melsbroek military airport bound for Romania. Onboard was the vanguard of Belgian soldiers who are part...
The Republic of Kazakhstan orders two Airbus A400M aircraft
The Republic of Kazakhstan has placed an order for two Airbus A400M aircraft and becomes the ninth operator together with Germany, France, United Kingdom,...
Airbus delivers the 100th A400M
The milestone aircraft includes all new certified capabilities
The global fleet has reached 100,000 flight hours
Known as MSN111 this is the...
Airbus A400M conducts major helicopter refuelling certification campaign
The Airbus A400M new generation airlifter has successfully conducted a major helicopter air-to-air refuelling certification campaign, completing the majority of its development and certification...
[Pics] Airbus Defence and Space delivers the first A400M to the Belgian Air Force
The Belgian Air Force has taken delivery of its first of seven Airbus A400M military transport aircraft. The aircraft was handed over to the...
[Belgian Air Component] Airbus A400M CT-01 arrival at Melsbroek 15th Wing
A400M CT01 Arrival at Melsbroek 15th Wing
Authors: Benoit Denet & Martin Gillet, reporting from Melsbroek Air Base.October 9th 2020, the press was invited for the...
[Pictures] Airbus delivers A400M to Luxembourg’s Armed Forces
The Luxembourg Armed Forces have taken delivery of its Airbus A400M military transport aircraft, which was accepted at the A400M Final Assembly Line in...
First Airbus A400M ‘Atlas’ for Belgian-Luxembourg bi-national unit almost ready to take off
About a year and a half after the official start of the production process and about six months after the first test flight, the...
[Belgian Air Force][Pictures & Report] Laying of foundation stone for new Airbus A400M hangar by Minister of Defence Philippe Goffin
Laying of the foundation stone for new Airbus A400M hangar by Minister of Defence Philippe Goffin
Text and pictures by Martin Gillet & Benoît Denet
On...