Kazakhstan reached a significant milestone in its military aviation yesterday in Almaty by receiving its first Airbus A400M military transport aircraft.
+ Click here to watch the video of the Airbus A400M delivered to Kazakhstan
This is the first of two aircraft ordered in September 2021, marking the country’s entry into the exclusive group of operators of this model.
With this acquisition, Kazakhstan becomes the ninth country in the world to operate the A400M and the first international customer since 2005, when Malaysia added the model to its fleet.
The Airbus A400M is renowned for its versatility and ability to transport heavy cargo in challenging terrains and conditions, features that will enhance Kazakhstan’s military and logistics operations.
The second aircraft is scheduled for delivery by 2026, solidifying the country’s plan to modernize its military transport fleet.
+ Watch a video showing the preparation of the first A400M for Kazakhstan
Video and photos: Airbus. Source: Telegram: @AviaCT. This content was created with the assistance of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
