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The Airbus A400M Atlas is a multi-national four-engine turboprop military transport aircraft. It was designed by Airbus Military as a tactical airlifter with strategic capabilities. The aircraft’s maiden flight originally planned for 2008 took place on 11 December 2009 from Seville Spain.A total of 174 A400M aircraft have been ordered by eight nations as of July 2011. The A400M received certification in March 2013. The first aircraft was delivered to the French Air Force in August 2013.