Spain orders 18 Airbus C295 transports to replace CN235/C212 and bolster domestic aerospace base

Spain has signed a contract with Airbus Defence and Space for 18 C295 tactical transport aircraft to replace its ageing CN235 and C212 fleets used for training, paratroop and light transport missions. Madrid says the acquisition will modernise training capability and strengthen Airbus's industrial presence in Spain.

Discovered 2025-12-23T02:57:50.550251-08:00 | 2025-12-23T02:57:50.550251-08:00

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  • Modernises training and light-transport capability: 18 C295s will replace CN235 and C212 airframes used for pilot/paratrooper training and tactical lift, consolidating roles on a single, modern platform. See Spain's recent A330 MRTT deliveries for broader force modernisation context.

  • Strengthens Airbus Defence orderbook and in‑country industrial footprint: the contract is being used to bolster Spain's aerospace industrial base and sustain critical capabilities, complementing other Airbus Defence deliveries such as the A400M handover to Indonesia.

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