PRESS RELEASE
Issued by: Airbus Defence & Space HQ
The final assembly process for the fourth Airbus Military A400M military airlifter has already begun in Seville (Spain).
The wings for the aircraft, known as MSN4, arrived at the final assembly line of the aircraft, known as MSN4, on January 21st on board an Airbus Beluga. The vertical tailplane manufactured in Stade (Germany) is expected in mid-February followed by the fuselage and nose one month later. A400M MSN4 will have its maiden flight before the end of 2010.
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