The French Air Force became the first customer to receive Airbus' A400M in 2013. Since then, the four-engine aircraft has taken a leading role in this military service's counterterrorism and humanitarian efforts, among other high-profile missions.

According to Benoît Paillard, the French Air Force's A400M Programme Manager, the next-generation airlifter's introduction has revolutionised the way tactical transport aircraft are operated - both within France and on deployments outside the country.

This is epitomised by the A400M's service in the fight against terrorism, including support for Operation Barkhane (formerly Operation Serval) - an anti-insurgent campaign in Africa's Sahel region - and Operation Chammal in the Middle East.

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