| Airbus CC-330 Husky | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Image of CC-330 Husky 330002 taken atHannover Airport. | |
| General information | |
| Type | Strategic transport/VIP transport/tanker |
| Manufacturer | Airbus |
| Primary user | Royal Canadian Air Force |
| History | |
| Introduction date | 2023 |
| Developed from | Airbus A330 MRTT |
TheAirbus CC-330 Husky is an in-developmentRoyal Canadian Air Force version of theAirbus A330 MRTT based on the civilianAirbus A330.[1] Nine aircraft will replace the existingAirbus CC-150 Polaris fleet of five aircraft in the strategic transport andair refuelling roles.[2]
In June 2017, theCanadian Armed Forces andGovernment of Canada announced their plan to procure a CC-150 Polaris replacement.[3]
In July 2022, the Government of Canada announced a deal to acquire two used Airbus A330-200s which would be modified to A330 MRTT configuration, with four more to be acquired later, for a total of six aircraft.[4]
In July 2023, the order was increased to nine aircraft,[5] eight of which will be MRTT and one for VIP transportation. Four aircraft will be purchased new from Airbus, with five aircraft purchased used from the commercial market. The aircraft will be located on two bases, one in eastern Canada and one in western Canada.[6][7] Ottawa International Airport has been selected as the interim operating base for the first two aircraft.[8]
The first of two, ex-Kuwait Airways aircraft, designated 330002 entered service in November 2023 as a VIP and strategic transport aircraft.[6][9] The second, designated 330003, entered service in February 2024.[citation needed]
The tankers will be equipped with bothprobe and drogue andflying boom refuelling equipment, permitting them to refuel any NATO or allied aircraft, which will also improveNORAD support.[7][10]
King Charles III arrived and departed Ottawa, Canada on aircraft 330002 during hisMay 26 and 27, 2025 visit to attend theState Opening of the Parliament of Canada.[11]
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