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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…
2023-10-23
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…
2023-10-12
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…
2023-10-11
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)…
2023-07-26
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,…
2023-04-24
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…
2023-03-29
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…
2022-09-08
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…
2022-08-13
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,…
2022-07-20
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…
2022-07-15
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…
2022-05-02
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…
2021-11-14
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…
2021-11-12
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…
2021-09-20
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…
2021-09-02
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…
2021-06-21
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…
2021-04-29