An Airbus A330MRTT lands at RAF Fairford, England during the Royal International Air Tattoo 2023. (Airbus Defence and Space)
BELFAST — Airbus plans on opening a new A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) conversion center in Seville, Spain, before the end of 2027 to meet increased global demand for the aircraft, the company announced today.
The future site will augment the firm’s existing facility in Getafe, with a goal to boost its annual conversion of civil to military aircraft, from five to seven units, said the European giant in a statement. Other services for the new facility include maintenance, repair and overhaul and upgrade work for existing A330s.
“The choice of Seville is a strategic decision as it meets all the critical requirements” for aircraft conversions, noted the company statement, adding that the Spanish site “combines advanced technical knowledge with world-class infrastructure” courtesy of hosting A400M transport and C295 tactical transport final assembly lines.
The Seville hub will also receive an undisclosed investment from Airbus to upgrade “industrial assets” in its aircraft hangars.
