The framework contract for maintenance and support of the Spanish Air Force's twelve C130 HERCULES planes was recently awarded to Cassidian Spain through an international open tender procedure.

Two of the most significant technical problems affecting the Airbus Military A400M transport, involving the engines, have been addressed and fixes are in place, paving the way for type certification later this year.

The Brazilian Air Force formally introduced–at Salvador airbase on September 30–its first P-3AM Orion maritime patrol aircraft modified by Airbus Military.