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MSN 006 taking off for the skies
20 December 2011 - First Flight for A400M - MSN 006

MSN6 the final development aircraft for the A400M programme took to the skies for the first time today – 20th Dec.
Final assembly of the first A400M for France
Final assembly of the first A400M for France starts in Seville

Following the launch of A400M series production last February, Airbus Military has begun final assembly of the first A400M that will be delivered to a customer - the French Air Force.
image of a part of A400M
16 February 2011: A400M Maturity Gate Milestone Achieved

One of the most important industrial decisions on the A400M Programme was taken on 16 February 2011. The so called Maturity Gate Milestone was reviewed by an independent panel and as a result of this review the gate has now been passed. 
image of A400M
A400M begins cold weather trials in Sweden

The second A400M development aircraft - Grizzly 2 - visited Kiruna in northern Sweden for four days of cold weather trials at the beginning of February.