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EADS Military Transport Aircraft Division starts static testing of a complete A400M structure

Madrid, Spain - A400M static test start at MTAD facilities in Getafe

The static tests of a dedicated A400M complete structure has begun at the Military Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD) facilities in Getafe, Madrid. The aim of this testing process is to demonstrate the reliability and integrity of the aircraft structure. The Structural Testing Department of the EADS Military Aircraft Division in Getafe (Madrid) has 35 years’ experience in this field. It has performed c...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1087092
Rome, Italy, 03/14/2008 16:38
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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