Germany Gets First Tactical A400M

Credit: Airbus Defense & Space
LONDON—Germany has received its first Airbus A400M airlifter capable of performing tactical missions. The aircraft, the country’s sixth A400M, has been delivered in the latest tactical standard which, according to Airbus Defense and Space, allows it to operate from unprepared grass runways, perform...
Tony Osborne

Based in London, Tony covers European defense programs. Prior to joining Aviation Week in November 2012, Tony was at Shephard Media Group where he was deputy editor for Rotorhub and Defence Helicopter magazines.

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