Interesting re the A400M
Also, since we seem to operate 90% of the time with the US, does anybody factor in to the equation the logistics trail required if something goes wrong while OS ?
At least with an "off the shelf" C-17, at least the opportunity exists that parts and / or qualified staff are likely to be on the ground.
Or maybe someone wants to retire and hang the A400M hat on the rack as "his" baby.
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