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Airbus Eyes A400M Contracts Amid Rising Global Demand

2/6/2026

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Airbus seeks new A400M contracts to grow the backlog, with program head Gerd Weber forecasting rising demand amid geopolitical tensions.
Several European countries are reassessing fleet needs, creating opportunities in Greece, Italy, and Denmark.
Airbus previously worked with Spain and France to adjust delivery schedules to maintain production levels.
Airbus seeks long-term sales in United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Poland and expects a capability package by 2029, including drone deployment.

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Airbus seeks new A400M contracts to grow the backlog, with program head Gerd Weber forecasting rising demand amid geopolitical tensions.
Several European countries are reassessing fleet needs, creating opportunities in Greece, Italy, and Denmark.
Airbus previously worked with Spain and France to adjust delivery schedules to maintain production levels.
Airbus seeks long-term sales in United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Poland and expects a capability package by 2029, including drone deployment.