Post by stealthmanbob on Jul 29, 2023 11:19:22 GMT 1
A bit more detail on the above ^^^^^^ order.
Quote CH Aviation - "The Canadian government will acquire nine A330-200(MRTT)s after signing a
contract with Airbus Defense and Space for four new A330-200(MRTT)s and the conversion of five
used A330-200s. The Royal Canadian Air Force (CFC, Winnipeg International) (RCAF) is expected
to take delivery of the first in 2027.
The multirole refuelling and transport aircraft will replace the three A310-300(MRTT)s
(a.k.a CC-150 Polaris aircraft) the RCAF now uses to undertake air-to-air refuelling operations,
military, personnel and cargo airlifts, medical evacuations, and the transportation of government
VIPs. The government says the additional aircraft will strengthen Canada's continental defence
capabilities....."
Full Article - www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/130210-ottawa-secures-added-a330s-for-mrtt-conversion
Quote CH Aviation - "The Canadian government will acquire nine A330-200(MRTT)s after signing a
contract with Airbus Defense and Space for four new A330-200(MRTT)s and the conversion of five
used A330-200s. The Royal Canadian Air Force (CFC, Winnipeg International) (RCAF) is expected
to take delivery of the first in 2027.
The multirole refuelling and transport aircraft will replace the three A310-300(MRTT)s
(a.k.a CC-150 Polaris aircraft) the RCAF now uses to undertake air-to-air refuelling operations,
military, personnel and cargo airlifts, medical evacuations, and the transportation of government
VIPs. The government says the additional aircraft will strengthen Canada's continental defence
capabilities....."
Full Article - www.ch-aviation.com/portal/news/130210-ottawa-secures-added-a330s-for-mrtt-conversion
