Airbus is set to launch a new version of the A330 Multi-Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) based on the airframe and new engines of the A330neo commercial aircraft.

The Japanese military plans to significantly expand its air refueling fleet.

The prospect of scaling up the use of contracted refueling services could hinder Air Mobility Command’s ability to complete proficiency and combat training.

A lack of funding is putting pressure on USAF plans to field an advanced new tanker in the 2030s and limiting upgrades for a follow-on purchase of KC-46As.

Air Mobility Command plans to complete a year-long analysis in the hopes of resolving several fundamental questions about the U.S. Air Force’s next tanker.

Spain is to bolster its aerial firefighting capacity by purchasing seven new De Haviland Canada DHC-515 amphibious fire bombers.

Canada’s Harbour Air Seaplanes has confirmed plans to electrify its De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beavers and to offer the propulsion conversion to other operators.

The Netherlands and Austria are to cooperate on procurement of the Embraer C-390 airlifter, Austrian defense officials have said.