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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 A400M
A400M Flight Test Campaign Continues to Progress

During the month of August, the A400M Flight Test campaign has continued full steam, both at the Toulouse and Seville sites. 
image of an A400M engine
A400M Engine TP400 obtained Type Certificate from EASA

After completion of development and certification tests, TP400-D6 engine Type Certificate has been granted to EPI Europrop International GmbH (EPI) by European Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) on the 6 May 2011.