A400M progresses helicopter AAR certification
19 April 2021
by Gareth Jennings
Airbus Defence and Space (DS) has progressed helicopter air-to-air refuelling (AAR) certification for its A400M tanker-transport aircraft, the company announced on 19 April.
Having now completed most of its certification tests, Airbus hopes to sign off the helicopter refuelling capability for the A400M before the end of the year. (Airbus)
The certification tests saw the airlifter complete “the majority of its development and certification objectives”, Airbus DS said, adding that it hopes to achieve full helicopter air-to-air refuelling certification later this year with the conclusion of all mandatory night operation trials.