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Airbus Adds Angola to C295 Customer List
The Republic of Angola has placed an order with Airbus for three C295s, two of which will be outfitted for maritime surveillance operations.
A company graphic depicts a C295 in maritime surveillance configuration and notional FANA colors. (Photo: Airbus)
A company graphic depicts a C295 in maritime surveillance configuration and notional FANA colors. (Photo: Airbus)

Airbus has announced a firm order for three C295s from the Republic of Angola. The southern African nation will employ one of them for regular transport duties, including humanitarian missions, while the other two will be configured for maritime surveillance. The order makes Angola the 38th customer for the popular medium airlifter.