Airbus developing automatic refuelling and datalink relay tech for the A330 MRTT

Australia has expressed interest in automatic refuelling and datalink relay technology Airbus Defence & Space is developing for the A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport. The RAAF operates five MRTTs as the KC-30A (with two more on order) and is watching closely the development of the automatic refuelling technology in particular, Airbus DS head of engineering Miguel Angel Moreno told media on Monday. “A lot of Air Forces are interested, the Australians are much more interested in this capability… (australianaviation.com.au) More...