Canada orders Airbus A330 MRTT

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The Government of Canada has awarded Airbus Defence and Space with a contract for four newly-built Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport aircraft (MRTT) and for the conversion of five used A330-200s. The current contract has an order value of approximately CAD $3 billion or 2.1€ billion (excluding taxes). Under the agreement, the A330 MRTTs…

Upgrade of the French CN-235

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As part of modernization of the French Air and Space Force a contract to upgrade the avionics on French CN-235 tactical transport and logistics aircraft has been awarded to a consortium formed by Sabena technics and Thales. The 27 twin-turboprop aircraft will be upgraded with state-of-the-art avionics to allow integration into general air traffic, significantly…