Germany, Sweden Join Future European Airlifter Initiative

Tony Osborne July 05, 2022

French officials have previously suggested the new platform could incorporate many elements of the A400M, such as engines.
Credit: Wolfgang Kumm/dpa/Alamy Stock Photo

Germany and Sweden have joined France to study the future development of a new-generation European airlifter that could replace types such as the Lockheed C-130 Hercules and CASA CN235. According to a French Air Force press release, published June 30, the three countries signed an agreement to work...

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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