Airbus Unveils Gigantic A400M
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}June 7: The military transport aircraft of Airbus A400M stands at the airfield prior to the start of the International Air Show ILA at Schoenefeld airport in Berlin, where it makes its first public appearance. The ILA 2010 will take place in Berlin between June 8 and June 13, 2010. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)
June 7: The military transport aircraft of Airbus A400M lands at the airfield prior to the start of the International Air Show ILA at Schoenefeld airport in Berlin. The A400M to make its first public appearance at the Air Show, giving visitors an exclusive first glimpse of the all-new airlifter for the 21st century. The ILA 2010 will take place in Berlin between June 8 and June 13, 2010. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)
June 7: The military transport Airbus A400M lands at the airfield prior to the start of the International Air Show ILA at Schoenefeld airport in Berlin. Visitors will be able to get an exclusive first glimpse of the all-new airlifter for the 21st century. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)
June 7: The military transport aircraft of Airbus A400M reflects in sunglasses prior to the start of the International Air Show ILA at Schoenefeld airport in Berlin -- where visitors will be able to get an exclusive first glimpse of the aircraft. The ILA 2010 will take place in Berlin between June 8 and June 13, 2010. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)
June 7: Technicians stand beside the military transport aircraft of Airbus A400M prior the start of the International Air Show ILA at Schoenefeld airport in Berlin. (AP Photo/Jens Meyer)
The all-new A400M airlifter will be on display and flying during the first two days of the Berlin airshow. (Airbus)
Jan. 12: Photographers surround the New Year Press Conference stage, which was set against the backdrop of the No. 2 A400M military airlifter. (Airbus Military)
December 11: The A400M is trailed by a Spanish Air Force F/A-18 combat aircraft during the Airbus airlifter's first flight. (Airbus Military)
Dec. 11: Powered by four 11,000-hp turboprop engines, the A400M demonstrated excellent performance during its maiden flight. (Airbus Military)
Dec. 11: A significant portion of the A400M's flight envelope was explored during the military airlifter's first mission on 11 December, 2009. (Airbus Military)
Dec. 10: The six-member crew for Airbus Military’s A400M first flight is led by test pilot Ed Strongman. (Airbus Military)
Dec. 11: The Military's new airlifter takes to the skies for the first time from Seville Airport in Spain. (Airbus Military)
December 11: The A400M is a true multi-mission airlifter, having been designed for both tactical and strategic missions. (Airbus Military)