First C295 flight to Antarctica

A C295W from the Mexican Navy flew to Antarctica on Nov. 27. Landing at Argentinian Marambio Base, in the Seymour Island, the aircraft was the first C295 to ever visit Antarctica.

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Photo: Airbus Defence and Space

The aircraft was operated by a mixed crew from Airbus Defence and Space and the Mexican Navy.

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