France's SIAé and Airbus form strategic A400M maintenance partnership (opex360.com)

• SIAé and Airbus sign strategic A400M support deal.
• Major maintenance checks begin in 2026.
• Digital twins to be used for faster repairs.

"The French Aeronautics Industrial Service (SIAé) and Airbus have signed a strategic partnership to support the French Air Force's A400M Atlas fleet. The agreement aims to improve aircraft availability and operational resilience, involving digital twins and capacity expansion at the AIA Clermont-Ferrand facility."