The first A400M military transport aircraft for the Indonesian Air Force has successfully rolled out of the paintshop at the Final Assembly Line (FAL) in Seville, Spain, marking a major industrial milestone ahead of its delivery later this year.
The roll-out marks the aircraft’s transition into the final stages of production before its first flight, with the aircraft currently undergoing ground testing activities.
The second aircraft for Indonesia is also making steady progress on the production line. The aircraft has also achieved its first ‘power-on’, and is now undergoing hydraulic system testing and pilot simulation checks.
Indonesia placed an order for two A400Ms in 2021. The A400M’s entry into service will enhance the country’s operational reach, supporting a wide range of missions including strategic and tactical airlift, medical evacuation, humanitarian assistance and aerial refueling.
With a payload capacity of up to 37 tonnes, the A400M can carry heavy equipment such as helicopters and military vehicles over distances of up to 2,400 nautical miles, and operate from short or unprepared airstrips – a vital capability for disaster relief operations in remote regions.
Additionally, its role as a multi-platform refueling tanker further enhances Indonesia’s air force interoperability and mission endurance.
Source – Airbus
