The United Arab Emirates Air Force and Air Defense have officially ordered two additional Airbus A330 Multipurpose Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft, increasing the country’s MRTT fleet to five aircraft.
With the start of delivery in 2024, the agreement will also cover the country’s current A330MRTT fleet upgrade to the latest enhanced version.
‘Since serving in the UAE Air Force in 2013, the performance delivered by the A330 MRTT has far exceeded initial expectations, meeting the operational needs of our customers. Bernhard Brenner, Executive Vice President of Marketing and Sales, Airbus Defense and Aerospace, stated that this repeat order adds to the growing MRTT customer base and confirms the applicability of our platform as a global reference tanker. .
The A330 MRTT combines the advanced technology of a new-generation tanker with more than 250,000 flight hours in service. The A330 MRTT is interoperable with receivers around the world and provides true multi-purpose functions, which was recently proven in medical evacuation and strategic transportation missions during the COVID-19 crisis.
