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The Government of Canada orders four new A-330 MRTT airplanes

Additionally, five A-330s to be converted; first delivery scheduled in 2027 - DATA SHEET

The Government of Canada has awarded Airbus Defence and Space with a contract for four newly-built A-330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT) and for the conversion of five used A-330/200s in a quest to strengthen Canada’s continental defence capabilities. The current contract has an order value of approximately CAD $3 billion or 2.1€ billion (excluding taxes).Known as the Strategic Tanker Tra...

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Getafe, Spain, 07/26/2023 13:02
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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