ORAC
15th Nov 2021, 06:30
Top up pair for the UAE plus three for the Spanish AF…
https://aviationweek.com/shownews/dubai-airshow/uae-adds-airbus-multi-role-tanker-transport-fleet
UAE Adds To Airbus Multi-Role Tanker Transport Fleet
DUBAI—The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered a pair of A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transports from Airbus, adding to its fleet of three already in operation.…. The UAE had announced plans to purchase additional tankers at the 2019 edition of the show, originally stating that three would be needed.….
The two UAE MRTTs will be new-build A330s, built to the MRTT Enhanced standard. The UAE’s existing three aircraft, will be upgraded to the MRTT Enhanced configuration as part of the contract. Like the first three aircraft, they will be equipped for boom and hose and drogue refueling allowing them to support the UAE’s fighters including its Dassault Mirage 2000s and Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 60s……
The announcement rounds off a bumper week for MRTT orders for the airframer. On Friday Nov. 12 Spain inked contracts for the conversion of three ex-Iberia A330s for conversion into hose and drogue-only tankers for the Spanish Air Force. First delivery of one of the A330s in a transport configuration is imminent, while the first converted aircraft is due to enter service in 2023. The others will follow in 2024 and 2025.…..
https://aviationweek.com/shownews/dubai-airshow/uae-adds-airbus-multi-role-tanker-transport-fleet
UAE Adds To Airbus Multi-Role Tanker Transport Fleet
DUBAI—The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has ordered a pair of A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transports from Airbus, adding to its fleet of three already in operation.…. The UAE had announced plans to purchase additional tankers at the 2019 edition of the show, originally stating that three would be needed.….
The two UAE MRTTs will be new-build A330s, built to the MRTT Enhanced standard. The UAE’s existing three aircraft, will be upgraded to the MRTT Enhanced configuration as part of the contract. Like the first three aircraft, they will be equipped for boom and hose and drogue refueling allowing them to support the UAE’s fighters including its Dassault Mirage 2000s and Lockheed Martin F-16 Block 60s……
The announcement rounds off a bumper week for MRTT orders for the airframer. On Friday Nov. 12 Spain inked contracts for the conversion of three ex-Iberia A330s for conversion into hose and drogue-only tankers for the Spanish Air Force. First delivery of one of the A330s in a transport configuration is imminent, while the first converted aircraft is due to enter service in 2023. The others will follow in 2024 and 2025.…..