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Airbus Readies Upgraded MRTT As U.S. Mulls Tanker Recapitalization

Robert Wall Brian Everstine July 29, 2024

tanker refueling — Airbus is looking to build on its success selling the A330-based tanker to Australia and other countries with a new version using the A330neo airframe.

Credit: U.S. Air Force

Airbus is getting ready to launch a major upgrade of its A330 widebody-based military refueling aircraft that would give it more competitive firepower for a potential new round in the U.S. tanker war. The European aircraft manufacturer could give the go-ahead before year-end to the A330neo-based...

Robert Wall

Robert Wall is Executive Editor for Defense and Space. Based in London, he directs a team of military and space journalists across the U.S., Europe and Asia-Pacific.

Brian Everstine

Brian Everstine is the Pentagon Editor for Aviation Week, based in Washington, D.C.

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