After a long transcontinental trip, on January 16, 2017 the first A400M of the RMAF (M54-01) landing in Spain. Airbus Defense and Space (DS) was officially delivered this aircraft on 10 January 2015 to the Royal Malaysian Air Force at the San Pablo plant in Seville.
The M54-01 landed at the airport of Getafe (Madrid), next to the Airbus plant, and would have to undergone the retrofit of its propeller, would solve the problem detected in gearboxes or the Engine Propeller Gearboxes, that build by the Italian company Avio Aero, a subsidiary company of the North American General Electrics.
Malaysian A400m will undergo retrofit in Getafe, Madrid. In February, 2016 A400M of the French Air Force has completed this work at the Iberia Maintenance, Madrid, which also performs tasks of Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO), with collaboration with Airbus DS.
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As long as the upgrade is free than sure why not.
BalasHapusaccording to the Air Force chief, the upgrade is free. it will be a major retrofit for the aircraft troubled gearbox if im not mistaken.
Hapus4 units A400 are not enough! should double the fleet with the anticipation of C130 retirement.
BalasHapusOR Malaysia should have a serious look at jet-powered Brazillian KC390, which is cheaper and faster than A400M, suitable for Malaysian Army RDF/Airborne Brigade deployment! (and please no more Air-Asia!)
C130 is expected to retire sometimes in 2030. Buying more A400 is not viable cause its more expensive to buy and maintain. If TUDM want to replace C130 than C130J should be the replacement. For me buying A400 is a mistake but what do i know right?
Hapus