Aircraft
Singapore Gets Smart with Airbus A330 Tanker
The Republic of Singapore Air Force will work with Airbus to certify automatic refueling for the A330 MRTT.
Airbus has delivered 42 of 60 orders for A330 Multi Role Tanker Transports. Now comes automatic air-to-air refueling and enhanced maintenance features. (Photo: David McIntosh/AIN)
Airbus has delivered 42 of 60 orders for A330 Multi Role Tanker Transports. Now comes automatic air-to-air refueling and enhanced maintenance features. (Photo: David McIntosh/AIN)

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is the launch customer for the Smart enhancements to the Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), Airbus announced here yesterday. This consists of automatic air-to-air refueling (A3R) and enhanced maintenance. The RSAF has taken delivery of all six A330MRTTs that it ordered; one is on display in the static park at the Singapore Air Show.