The Spanish Air and Space Force announced April 11 that its first Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport is now operational with its 45th Wing. The tanker was declared operational after… Continue reading "Spain’s First Airbus A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport Now Operational"
The Royal Australian Air Force announced on April 29 that the service had successfully concluded its first air-to-air refueling trials with Japan Air Self-Defence Force F-15 Eagles. From March 29… Continue reading "Royal Australian Air Force Tanker Concludes First Refueling Trials With Japanese F-15s"
Airbus recently announced at the Farnborough Air Show that its A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) has become the first tanker aircraft anywhere in the world to be certified for daylight… Continue reading "Airbus’ A330 MRTT Certified For Daylight Automatic In-Flight Refueling"
India’s Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has entered into an MoU with Israel Aerospace Industries (IAI) to convert pre-owned civil passenger aircraft to Multi Mission Tanker Transport (MMTT) aircraft in India.… Continue reading "IAI-HAL To Convert Boeing 767s Into Tankers In India"
Lockheed Martin and Airbus announced on Monday details on the manufacturing of the LMXT strategic tanker aircraft. The Airbus A330-based tanker is competing in the U.S. Air Force’s KC-Y “Bridge… Continue reading "Lockheed Martin & Airbus Detail LMXT Strategic Tanker Manufacturing Plans"
On November 14, the UAE Ministry of Defense announced that it has signed a contract to purchase two Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft for 2.6 billion dirhams… Continue reading "UAE Puts In An Order For Two Additional A330 MRTTs From Airbus"