25 juillet 2023 | Local, Aérospatial

Canada orders more Airbus A330 tankers, hires firm to convert planes

Canada’s contract with Airbus, which covers delivery of the four new A330s and conversion of the five used aircraft, is worth about $2.7 billion.

https://www.defensenews.com/air/2023/07/25/canada-orders-more-airbus-a330-tankers-hires-firm-to-convert-planes/

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