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Thai Air Force Orders Airbus A330 MRTT+ for 2029 Delivery

9/26/2025

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The Royal Thai Air Force ordered the Airbus A330 MRTT+ to boost refueling and transport.
It features boom and hose-and-drogue refueling, a VVIP cabin, and a medical evacuation kit.
Conversion of the A330neo will begin in Spain in 2026, with delivery in 2029.
It uses Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines and achieves about 8% lower fuel burn.

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Story summary

The Royal Thai Air Force ordered the Airbus A330 MRTT+ to boost refueling and transport.
It features boom and hose-and-drogue refueling, a VVIP cabin, and a medical evacuation kit.
Conversion of the A330neo will begin in Spain in 2026, with delivery in 2029.
It uses Rolls-Royce Trent 7000 engines and achieves about 8% lower fuel burn.