After the nations' Defence Ministers meeting in Le Castellet (France), EADS welcomes the ministers' statement that the A400M is still their preferred choice for future air transport and their agreement to enter into detailed negotiations with Airbus Militar Sociedad Limitada (AMSL) up to the end of the year.

On their side, EADS and Airbus are fully committed to finding an agreement that is technically and contractually acceptable to both sides.