Spain has received the first of three Airbus Defense and Space A330-200 MRTT aircraft

 

Airbus A330-200 MRTT

On April 11, 2025, Spain received the first of three Airbus Defense and Space A330-200 MultiRole Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft ordered in 2021. The transfer took place at the Airbus DS MRTT conversion facility in Getafe, Madrid, and the aircraft was officially adopted by the 45th Group of the Spanish Air Force and Space Forces at Torrejon Air Base/Madrid-Torrejon Airport.

The main characteristics of the aircraft

- Aircraft type: Airbus A330-200 MRTT.

- Target: A multifunctional aircraft for transporting fuel, personnel and cargo.

- Version: The MRTT is equipped with an advanced fuel suspension system and is capable of performing medical evacuation tasks.

- Features: The aircraft can carry up to 111 tons of fuel, 300 soldiers or 45 tons of cargo.

For the Spanish program, Airbus converted three former Iberia A330 aircraft to the MRTT military standard (including a medical evacuation kit) in Getafe. The second and third A330 MRTT aircraft for Spain are also in the process of conversion at Getafe.

This event is an important step in strengthening Spain's defense capability. The new A330 MRTT aircraft will improve Spain's ability to transport and medically evacuate, as well as improve its air-to-air capabilities.