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South Africa Ditches A400M

Nov 9, 2009

By Douglas Barrie

South Africa has pulled out of the Airbus Military A400M airlifter program, abandoning its intention to buy eight of the type.

South Africa ordered the A400M in 2005. Reuters quoted South African Defense Minister Lindiwe Sisulu as saying: “We have terminated the contract with Airbus but we’ve not terminated our quest to ensure we have the necessary capabilities. That is very clear.”

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South Africa Ditches A400M | AVIATION WEEK

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