Airbus investigating if critical data was wiped out before fatal A400M flight

Investigators of the A400M crash in Spain are trying to determine if crucial data that ensures the smooth running of the turboprops were wiped out before the flight.

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Germany officially selects MEADS

U.S. Sen. Charles Schumer said he has been informed by the German Embassy on Jun. 8 that Berlin has officially selected the Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS) air defense system.

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