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FAB A330MRTT
Multi-mission aircraft will be acquired from Azul and used by FAB
Airbus A330 MRTT
Image: Airbus
Rafael Ramos
4/8/2022
Azul won a bid to supply two Airbus A330-200 jets to the FAB (Brazilian Air Force). The planes will be converted to Multi Role Tanker Transport, multi-role transport and refueling (MRTT) aircraft. On Wednesday (6), the deal was confirmed, with a purchase price of U$80.6 million for the aircraft.
The bidding, open to any company in the world, had only Azul presenting a proposal.
The conversion to MRTT should take place with Airbus, in Spain. The process should take 18 months. However, a new tender will be opened for this.
The public notice provides that Azul must supply units manufactured after January 1, 2014. However, only one Azul jet meets this requirement. It is not yet clear what will be done. Perhaps Azul will acquire another unit of the A330 to resell to the FAB.
The Airbus A330 can carry more cargo (37 tons) than the KC-390 (26 tons), an aircraft that performs the same function in the FAB. In addition, the Airbus has a greater range.
The need for more planes for this purpose became clear during the worst moments of the pandemic in Brazil, when it was necessary to transport oxygen and medical supplies.
KC-390 Millenium
Image: FAB
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Rafael Ramos
Aviation enthusiast from an early age, he had his first contacts with the area developing that good old habit of spending dozens of hours in front of the screens of Micrsoft Flight Simulator and other simulators. With a solid background in various technological areas, including engineering and chemistry, Rafael has rejoined aviation as editor and author of articles and materials on our portal, providing invaluable help to the dynamics and expansion of the website and the aeronautical community, bringing us the news and updates so indispensable for us to remain current in our area of operation.
   
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