France’s first A330 MRTT has flown

Airbus Defence and Space announced on Sept. 7 that the first A330 MRTT Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) for France has made its maiden flight that day.

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Delivery of the aircraft – which is complaint with the new A330 MRTT standard – is next year. France has ordered nine aircraft so far.