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Airbus Military, Thales Building UK A400M Training Facilities

Friday, March 8th, 2013

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The U.K. Ministry of Defense is investing approximately $340.9 million in state-of-the-art training facilities for A400M Atlas aircraft Royal Air Force pilots and crew. The 18-year contract with A400M Training Services Ltd-- a joint venture between Airbus Military (EADS) and Thales Training and Simulation Ltd--will create and secure up to 300 long-term jobs, including at RAF Brize Norton, home of the new transport jets. At the same time, MoD said it is spending about $120.6 million on defensive aids for…

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