Two Additional MRTT Aircraft for United Arab Emirates

This latest order increases the country’s Airbus Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) fleet to five aircraft and covers the upgrade of the country’s exisiting fleet to the latest enhanced version
 By DA Staff / 18 Nov 2021

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Air Force has formally ordered two additional Airbus A330 Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft increasing the country’s MRTT fleet up to five aircraft.

With deliveries starting in 2024, this agreement will also cover the upgrade of the country’s current A330 MRTT fleet to the latest enhanced version, including improvements to the aerodynamics, structure, mission computer and refuelling boom system of the aircraft.

The A330 MRTT combines the advanced technology of a new generation tanker with the operational experience established over more than 250,000 in-service flight hours. The A330 MRTT is interoperable with receivers worldwide and delivers true multi-role capabilities, proven during MEDEVAC and strategic transport missions during the COVID-19 crisis.

“Since its entry into service in 2013 with the UAE Air Force, the A330 MRTT has delivered much more than initially expected, meeting our customer’s operational needs,” said Bernhard Brenner, Executive Vice President Marketing and Sales at Airbus Defence and Space.

“This repeat order, added to the growing MRTT customer base, confirms the suitability of our platform as the world’s tanker of reference.”

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