Military Capabilities
Airbus proves out A400M’s humanitarian relief capabilities in wake of Indonesian quakes
Ridzwan Rahmat, Singapore - IHS Jane's Defence Weekly
28 August 2018
A French Air Force Airbus A400M loading up relief supplies for Lombok on 24 August in Jakarta. Source: Airbus
An Airbus Defence and Space (DS) A400M transport aircraft operated by the French Air Force has delivered 24 tonnes of relief material from Jakarta to the Indonesian island of Lombok in support of victims in the recent earthquakes.
The relief mission was conducted through a co-operation agreement between the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs’ Crisis and Support Centre (CDCS), Airbus Foundation, and the Indonesian government. The A400M’s cargo included more than 20 tonnes of galvanised roof sheets, food supplies, and ambulances.
The Indonesian city of Lombok has been struck by a series of earthquakes and aftershocks over the past three weeks. The disaster has killed at least 131, and left about 156,000 more homeless.
As part of relief efforts, the Indonesian Air Force (Tentara Nasional Indonesia – Angkatan Udara: TNI-AU) has also conducted 42 sorties with its fleet of C-130, CN-235, and C-295 aircraft.
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