(10/07/24)
Saudi Arabia has ordered four additional A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft
from Airbus.
The first of the four aircraft will enter into
conversion at the beginning of 2026, and will enter service and
join the Royal Saudi Arabia Air Force (RSAF) in 2027, carrying out
air-to-air refuelling and transport missions.
Royal Saudi Arabia Air Force (RSAF) A330MRTT. Picture: Airbus Defence and Space
The deal also includes a logistics support
package with spare parts, training services and service support
for the four aircraft.
All the RSAF A330 MRTT are configured with hose
and drogue pods, boom system and also refuelling receptacle, which
allows the A330 MRTT to be refuelled from boom-equipped tankers.
“This new order demonstrates the high level of
customer satisfaction with the A330 MRTT,” said Jean-Brice Dumont,
Head of Air Power at Airbus Defence and Space. “This is the third
contract signed by Saudi Arabia for the A330 MRTT, making the RSAF
one of the largest MRTT operators in the world.”
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