Airbus A330 MRTT

Overview

The Airbus A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT) is a European aerial refueling and military transport aircraft based on the civilian Airbus A330. A total of 17 countries have placed firm orders for approximately 84 aircraft, of which 65 had been delivered by 30 June 2025. A version of the A330 MRTT, the EADS/Northrop Grumman KC-45, was selected by the United States Air Force for its aerial tanker replacement programme, but the programme was cancelled. According to Airbus, the A330 MRTT has more than 90% in air-to-air refueling aircraft market outside the United States.