FARNBOROUGH 2012 - Airbus Military pulls A400M out of flying display
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FARNBOROUGH 2012 - Airbus Military pulls A400M out of flying display
Report here: FARNBOROUGH: Airbus Military pulls A400M out of flying display that because of engine problems A400M will be on static display only at this year's FIA. This mirrors problems at last year's Paris airshow.
Supposedly the A400M was to be formally named "Atlas" at the RIAT tomorrow, but given it's problems a more suitable name should be allocated perhaps - suggestions to Airbus - not me!
Supposedly the A400M was to be formally named "Atlas" at the RIAT tomorrow, but given it's problems a more suitable name should be allocated perhaps - suggestions to Airbus - not me!
Last edited by Warmtoast; 5th Jul 2012 at 16:03.
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In fairness to airbus it's still a developmental aircraft. When's a test program ever run smoothly! They're still providing a static and not flying as they need to press on with the test program to meet delivery milestones.
It's a capable beast that will be well received by the RAF but doubtless there will be the naysayers, just like there was when the herc J was introduced!
Give the mighty Grizzly a chance!
It's a capable beast that will be well received by the RAF but doubtless there will be the naysayers, just like there was when the herc J was introduced!
Give the mighty Grizzly a chance!
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I heard the UK version was going to be called the Roadmap as we cannot stretch to the full Atlas
Last edited by NutLoose; 6th Jul 2012 at 00:39.
The Russian Knights have apparently cancelled. Two Su-27s from the team were due to attend with one in the flying display.
Google Translation from the Russian Knights website
Press release Link - Russian
Google Translation from the Russian Knights website
July 5, 2012 16:30
"Russian Knights" does not fly to the world's largest air show in Farnborough. Two hours ago it was officially confirmed by the Russian Foreign Ministry. According to the report, the famous aerobatic team was not given British visas. The fact that the participation of Russian aces in the cabin under threat, spoke on Tuesday.
"Russian Knights" does not fly to the world's largest air show in Farnborough. Two hours ago it was officially confirmed by the Russian Foreign Ministry. According to the report, the famous aerobatic team was not given British visas. The fact that the participation of Russian aces in the cabin under threat, spoke on Tuesday.
Last edited by TEEEJ; 6th Jul 2012 at 08:26.
