A400 M is behind schedule. 17th Oct
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Things that a certain Cambridge based company can't produce:
An advanced and VERY EXPENSIVE C130J modification that actually works - you know exactly what I'm talking about.
A 3-engined tanker/transport glass cockpit on time - or are you saying that there are no delays to this programme.
An A400M engine in the air (perhaps a little harsh as they don't build the engine but never mind)
So why would we want to hear from the ex 216 dude that they employed and would only spout how great his new employer is; or, for that matter, the ex 101 dude that has an interest in saying how great Airbus products are.
So guys, please spend more time on your test plans and getting our aeroplanes into service (late) rather than dripping here on company time (oh, sorry I meant time really funded by the UK taxpayer) telling us how great it all is. I for one do not believe you.
An advanced and VERY EXPENSIVE C130J modification that actually works - you know exactly what I'm talking about.
A 3-engined tanker/transport glass cockpit on time - or are you saying that there are no delays to this programme.
An A400M engine in the air (perhaps a little harsh as they don't build the engine but never mind)
So why would we want to hear from the ex 216 dude that they employed and would only spout how great his new employer is; or, for that matter, the ex 101 dude that has an interest in saying how great Airbus products are.
So guys, please spend more time on your test plans and getting our aeroplanes into service (late) rather than dripping here on company time (oh, sorry I meant time really funded by the UK taxpayer) telling us how great it all is. I for one do not believe you.
hello1, a most interesting post....
The summer first flight target date for the A400M is indeed heavily dependent on Arfur Daley Aviation getting the C130 test bed flying and testing, so there's no reason to suspect that there will be any further delay just as long as the TP400 tests go OK.
Will the A400M fly before the 7-late-7? That'll be interesting to see.
As regards other military Airbus programmes, one of the air forces who already have their fine new tankers in service will be using one to deploy fast jet receivers next week across the USA. Doubtless whilst they are there, they will be able to congratulate the USAF for having had the good sense to choose the superior KC-X contender.......
The summer first flight target date for the A400M is indeed heavily dependent on Arfur Daley Aviation getting the C130 test bed flying and testing, so there's no reason to suspect that there will be any further delay just as long as the TP400 tests go OK.
Will the A400M fly before the 7-late-7? That'll be interesting to see.
As regards other military Airbus programmes, one of the air forces who already have their fine new tankers in service will be using one to deploy fast jet receivers next week across the USA. Doubtless whilst they are there, they will be able to congratulate the USAF for having had the good sense to choose the superior KC-X contender.......
Marshalls Cambridge
Hope the glass cockpit Tri Star mod going well. Certainly need something to help the ailing beast at Brize. Huge serviceability problems there at moment with daily trip cancellations and delays.
