Airbus A400M makes its debut in French forest firefighting
The Airbus A400M Atlas has reached a new milestone in its operational career by carrying out its first forest firefighting mission in France. The...
[French National Day, July 14, 2026] 98 aircraft showcase France’s air power
98 aircraft showcase France's air power.
Authors: Martin Gillet & Benoît Denet reporting from Évreux Air Force Base (Base aérienne 105) LFOE. The July 14,...
NATO launches initiative for multinational A400M fleet
Seven NATO member states have launched a High Visibility Project aimed at creating a future Multinational Airbus A400M Fleet, marking a major step towards...
France to transform A400M into airborne command, ISR and drone-mothership platform
France has launched a major upgrade programme for its A400M fleet, awarding Airbus Defence and Space a contract through OCCAR and the Direction générale...
Indonesia receives its first Airbus A400M, boosting airlift and disaster response capabilities
Jakarta joins global fleet of A400M operators with delivery of first aircraftThe Indonesian Ministry of Defence has officially taken delivery of its first Airbus...
Airbus A400M successfully completes firefighting test campaign in France
Airbus Defence and Space announced today the successful completion of a series of retardant drop tests conducted using an A400M aircraft equipped with its...
[Debriefing] International Paris Air Show – Salon International du Bourget 2025
International Paris Air Show
Salon International du Bourget 2025
Authors: Martin Gillet & Benoît Denet reporting from Le Bourget, Paris.It is with a warm weather...
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,...