OCCAR News 01. November 2011 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. 12. November 2009 A400M begins ground tests prior to first flight The first Airbus Military A400M has been handed over to the Airbus "Flight Test" organisation on 12 November, ...