Italy turns away from Boeing to acquire six Airbus A330 MRTT tankers for €1.4 billion (opex360.com)
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- Italy orders six Airbus A330 MRTT for €1.4 billion.
- Shift from Boeing despite existing KC-767A fleet.
- Deliveries planned from 2027 to 2029.
"Italy's Air Force, already operating four Boeing KC-767A tankers, has ordered six Airbus A330 MRTT aircraft for €1.4 billion. This marks a shift from Boeing to Airbus as part of Italy's 2022-2024 multi-year defense program. Deliveries are scheduled between 2027 and 2029."
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