
EADS announces delay in first flight of A400M military plane
European aerospace group EADS said Thursday the first flight of its A400M military transporter, planned for the end of the year, is now postponed to an indefinite date.
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European aerospace group EADS said Thursday the first flight of its A400M military transporter, planned for the end of the year, is now postponed to an indefinite date.
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