Airbus Modifies Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft

Credit: Airbus Military
Airbus Military and Cobham are modifying the hose-and-drogue refueling system for the U.K.'s A330-based Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA), to mitigate fuel-venting when working with Royal Air Force (RAF) Tornado and Typhoon fighters. A series of actions is being taken to reduce excess spraying...

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