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Without Germany, A-400M project is not feasible

This has been affirmed by Spanish defense Minister

According to declarations of Spanish defense Minister Federico Trillo, the realization of the new Airbus A-400M military airlifter will become not feasible if the Germany government, after elections of September, will decide to reduce the number of aircraft ordered. Germany has currently 73 A-400M in order, for a total of 196 aircraft booked by eight countries (Italy retired in last months). The convenience...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 22998
Rome, Italy, 02/01/2002 11:55
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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