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Airplanes and photo. First new standard A-330 MRTT makes maiden flight

Madrid, Spain - First delivery is due in 2018

Airbus Defence and Space has successfully completed the maiden flight of the first new standard A-330 MRTT (Multi Role Tanker Transport). This model incorporates a number of enhancements introduced on the basic A-330 as well as upgraded military systems as part of Airbus and Airbus Defence and Space continuous product improvement programme. The three-hour flight took place on 30 September and the crew...

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Rome, Italy, 10/03/2016 15:26
AVIONEWS - World Aeronautical Press Agency

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