Spain receives its third A330 MRTT, completing its 2021 tanker acquisition

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Airbus has delivered the third A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport to Spain’s Air and Space Force, completing the country’s original three-aircraft acquisition launched in 2021. The aircraft adds aerial refueling, strategic transport and medical evacuation capacity; the fleet can carry 111 tonnes of fuel.

Discovered 2026-10-20T04:49:01.431191-07:00 | 2026-10-20T04:49:01.431191-07:00

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  • Delivery completes Spain’s original three-aircraft A330 MRTT acquisition, adding another tanker and strategic transport aircraft to the Air and Space Force.
  • The aircraft supports aerial refueling, strategic transport and medical evacuation; the fleet’s stated fuel capacity is 111 tonnes.

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Air Data News zona-militar.com defensa.com avionrevue.com
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