Kazakhstan receives second and final A400M airlifter

Kazakhstan has received its second Airbus A400M Atlas military transport aircraft, completing the two-aircraft acquisition for its air-defence forces. The aircraft arrived in Almaty from Spain, expanding capacity to move troops, heavy equipment and humanitarian cargo over long distances while retaining access to short, unprepared runways. Kazakh flight crews and engineering personnel completed theoretical and practical training at Airbus' Seville training centre to prepare for operation and maintenance of the aircraft. The fleet, whose first A400M arrived in December 2024, will also support evacuations, emergency response and deployment of national peacekeeping contingents.