Turkish Air Force receives first of 10 A400Ms

The Turkish Air Force finally formally accepted the aircraft from Airbus Defence and Space at the A400M Final Assembly Line in Seville, Spain, on Monday 7th April. A further ceremony will take place in Turkey at a later date.

Following Monday’s contractual transfer of title, the aircraft, which is the third production A400M, will be flown to Kayseri air base in central Turkey where it will initially be used for training.

In Turkish Air Force service the A400M will replace the C-160 Transall, providing increased air transport capability to the Turkish armed forces.