View Full Version : India also selected A330 MRTT's
keesje
8th Jan 2013, 08:32
El Gobierno indio selecciona los 'tanqueros' A330 MRTT de Airbus Military para la compra de seis aviones (http://www.europapress.es/economia/noticia-economia-gobierno-indio-selecciona-tanqueros-a330-mrtt-airbus-military-compra-seis-aviones-20130107175725.html)
India seems to buy everywhere, facing China build up..
Ancient news. First reported on Pprune 1st November (http://www.pprune.org/military-aircrew/499393-airbus-wins-india-s-tanker-rebid.html#post7496965).
keesje
8th Jan 2013, 09:20
Well now its even more because its all over the news and there will be a signing by Hollande ;)
http://www.flightglobal.com/Assets/GetAsset.aspx?ItemID=49118
India selects Airbus Military MRTT for six-aircraft deal (http://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/india-selects-airbus-military-mrtt-for-six-aircraft-deal-380740/)
The Helpful Stacker
8th Jan 2013, 12:02
I wonder if they will be able to use their's for refuelling?
dat581
8th Jan 2013, 12:11
If they are smart they will wait until all the problems with the RAAF and RAF jets are sorted so the aircraft can be bought of the shelf.
With India's lead time in signing contracts the problem will be getting them before they're obsolete. :rolleyes:
Neptunus Rex
13th Jan 2013, 15:04
Will India get a discount if she pays in Euros supplied from the UK's bountiful aid programme, prior to it expiring in 2015?