Despite KC-X Limbo, Airbus Presses Ahead On Tankers

Credit: AIRBUS MILITARY
The downturn in commercial air travel is forcing the U.K. company that is buying A330 tankers to operate for the Royal Air Force to rethink its strategy as Airbus moves closer to first flight for the British aircraft. AirTanker is purchasing 14 A330-200 multirole tanker/transports (called Future...

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