Airbus investigates engine software as cause of troop transport crash

In the wake of the unexplained crash of an A400M troop and cargo transport plane in Spain May 9, Airbus has ordered a review of the software that controls the turboprop engines of that aircraft model. The crash killed a Spanish flight test crew and has led to the grounding of British, German, and Turkish A400Ms already in service. The French military has also restricted the use of its six Airbus transports. (arstechnica.com) Más...