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Saturday, May 21, 2011

Australia could get first two A330 tankers in June

A330 MRTT (Royal Australian Air Force)Australia could take delivery of its first delayed A330-based multi-role tanker/transports in June, while Airbus Military has received certification for a safety modification to the type's fly-by-wire refuelling boom.

Aircraft two and three from the Royal Australian Air Force's eventual five-strong KC-30A fleet have been awaiting acceptance at the company's Getafe site near Madrid, Spain since late last year.

"Our expectation is that both aircraft will be in Australia in June," said Antonio Caramazana, Airbus Military's vice-president derivative programmes.

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