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India chooses Airbus A-330 MRTT as its new tanker

New Delhi, India - Russian Il-78s ruled out due to poor post-sale services

The Indian Air Force (IAF) ruled Russian Ilyushin Il-78s out of a $1 billion tender due to non-satisfying post-sale maintenance services, "Hindustan Times" newspaper reported quoting IAF marshal Fali Homi Major. Now the EADS-built A-330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transporter) is the only aircraft in the race. "We have finished all evaluations and selected the A-330 MRTT - the officer said - The deal...

AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency - 1105070
Rome, Italy, 05/27/2009 12:28
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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