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A330 MRTT
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Explore the A330-MRTT, Airbus’ multi-role tanker transport aircraft used for aerial refueling and cargo transport.
Canada to upgrade CFB Trenton for $628M to host CC-330 Husky aircraft
The Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) will invest CAD 850 million ($628 million) in upgrading the Canadian Forces…
Airbus secures €1.2 billion in contracts to enhance French A330 MRTT fleet
Airbus will develop the Standard 2 of the A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) Phénix tanker for the…
Dutch military aircraft forced to divert during evacuation mission in Israel
A Dutch military aircraft, tasked with the repatriation of Dutch citizens, faced unexpected challenges when attempting to land…
Airbus completes F-15 automatic air-to-air refueling flight test campaign
Airbus completed a flight test campaign involving the Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) to certify additional capabilities…
Canada orders 9 A330 MRTT aircraft from Airbus to replace Polaris fleet
The Government of Canada has awarded Airbus Defence and Space a contract worth CAD 3 billion (€2.1 billion)…
Which countries are airlifting their citizens from Sudan?
Multiple nations scrambled to evacuate foreign citizens by air out of Sudan’s battle-stricken capital, Khartoum. Since April 15,…
NATO orders additional Airbus A330 for Multinational MRTT Fleet
The NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) has ordered an additional Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT). The…
French A330 MRTT refuels Royal Australian Air Force’s C-17A for the first time
An Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) Phénix of the French Air and Space Force (Armée de…
Boeing KC-46 Pegasus vs Airbus A330 MRTT | Quiz
The Boeing KC-46 Pegasus and the Airbus A330 MRTT are the gold standard military multi-role transport aircraft. But while…
Airbus A330 MRTT becomes first tanker certified for automatic aerial refueling
The Airbus A330 MRTT has become the first tanker to be certified for automatic aerial refueling in daylight,…
Canada acquires first two Airbus A330 for Polaris fleet renewal
Canada has finalized a contract to acquire the first two aircraft that will replace the Royal Canadian Air…
Australian A330 MRTT conducts first refueling of Japanese F-2 fighter
A Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) Airbus A330 MRTT conducted mid-air refueling of a Japan Air Self-Defense Force…
UAE orders two Airbus A330 MRTT tankers
The United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defence has formally ordered two Airbus A330 Multirole Tanker Transport…
Spain signs a deal for three Airbus A330 MRTT tankers
Spain signed a deal to purchase three A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT) from Airbus, the company announced…
Lockheed, Airbus offer enhanced A330 MRTT tanker for USAF
Lockheed Martin presented the LMXT, a variant of the Airbus A330 MRTT that it has tailored for the…
NATO multinational tanker fleet receives fifth A330 MRTT
NATO’s Multinational MRTT Fleet (MMF) took delivery of its fifth A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft on August…
USAF prepares next stage of tanker fleet modernization with KC-Y tender
The modernization of the US Air Force tanker fleet is about to enter a new phase, called the…
India plans to lease six A330 MRTT tankers from France
The Indian Air Force (IAF) plans to lease one A330 MRTT tanker from France for training purposes and…