Today’s news about Boeing focus on its financial position, its plans for an equity raise, and whether the company will be able to maintain an investment grade credit rating. Boeing’s securities registration is awaiting approval by the SEC, and in…
Airbus is looking at upgrading its popular MRTT program based on the A330-200 to the newer platform A330neo. That program, the MRTT+, would provide the advantage of the next generation of engines and fuel economy to improve the aircraft’s performance…
The Government of Canada has announced that it has awarded Airbus Defense and Space a contract for four newly built A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (“MRTT”) aircraft and for converting five used A330-200s to strengthen defense capabilities. The contract has a…
Aerial tankers are in the news again. South Korea has apparently selected the Airbus A330 MRTT over the Boeing KC-46A and Israel Aerospace Industries’ MMTT. The Koreans plan to buy four tankers for $1bn. First delivery is said to be…