That sounds pretty good, Algy. I've been trying to find news of the icing and other tests recently, but the world press, and certainly Airbus PA, seem to have gone on summer break where the A400M is concerned.
In any case, the rumours that that gear would be the most tricky part of new technology for the plane seem to be not so unfounded after all. It certainly must be the lightest gearbox of its class by far.
BTW, the other wild speculation I heard was that the freight handling system would make difficulties. How's that coming along?