The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker: a vital military asset The Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker is a military asset that has served as the backbone of the United States… byRosita MickeviciuteJuly 29, 2023
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… byClément CharpentreauMarch 29, 2023
How much do you know about the A330? | Quiz The Airbus A330 is one of the most loved and respected aircraft in the aviation industry, but how… byIan MolyneauxFebruary 11, 2023
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… byClément CharpentreauJuly 15, 2022
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… byValius VenckunasNovember 12, 2021
Dutch Air Force retires last McDonnell-Douglas KDC-10 tanker The final McDonnell-Douglas KDC-10 trijet tanker of the Koninklijke Luchtmacht, the Dutch Air Force, will carry out its… byClément CharpentreauOctober 5, 2021
Airbus to modernize Australian A330 MRTT fleet Airbus announced that it was awarded two contracts to develop and modernize the communication systems for the A330… byClément CharpentreauOctober 12, 2020
Airbus completes first automated in-flight refueling [Video] Airbus refueled a Portuguese F-16 in flight using a fully automated procedure. It is the world’s first automated… byClément CharpentreauApril 17, 2020
Airbus sends A350-1000 to China to pick up millions of facemasks The European aerospace giant, Airbus sent an A350-1000 to Tianjin, China over the weekend to bring back millions… byJason ShawApril 5, 2020
First mission for the French A330 “Phénix” The A330 MRTT “Phénix” tanker aircraft was used for the first time in operation by the French Air… byClément CharpentreauMarch 29, 2019
Canada’s Trudeau stranded in India after aircraft breaks down Following the conclusion of the G20 Summit on September 10, 2023, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Canadian… byClément CharpentreauSeptember 11, 2023
US Air Force invests $235M in JetZero’s blended-wing aircraft project The US Air Force has announced a $235 million investment in aerospace startup JetZero to develop a demonstrator… byEmilia StankeviciuteAugust 17, 2023
Japan and France to launch joint fighter jet drill amid Indo-Pacific tensions Japan will conduct its first fighter jet drill with France, the Air Self-Defense Force of Japan (JASDF) confirmed… byEmilia StankeviciuteJuly 19, 2023
Preview: Aircraft to be showcased at the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 Since the first incarnation of the Farnborough International Airshow in 1948, the event has developed into a leading… byLuke PetersJuly 17, 20241 comment
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… byClément CharpentreauMarch 10, 2024
RAAF KC-30A conducts first aerial refueling with Indonesia The Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) has successfully conducted air-to-air refueling operations with the Indonesian Air Force (TNI-AU)… byClément CharpentreauAugust 31, 2023
G7: what did the leaders use to arrive? Besides the political importance, the 47th summit of world leaders provides a possibility to witness a whole parade… byValius VenckunasJune 11, 2021
Indian Rafales under Iranian fire during stopover in UAE While ferrying between France and India, the first five Dassault Rafale fighter jets of the Indian Air Force… byClément CharpentreauJuly 29, 2020