Our Shareholders
AirTanker has five principal shareholders: Babcock, Cobham, EADS, Rolls-Royce and Thales UK. Our shareholders – all world leading aerospace/defence contractors – are also our main suppliers and sub-contractors.
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CobhamCobham will convert 12 of the 14 A330-200 aircraft for military use and they will provide refuelling equipment plus the relevant support over the life of the Contract. www.cobham.com |
EADS (Airbus Military)EADS (Airbus Military) will supply the 14 aircraft and convert them according to the RAF’s specifications. www.eads.com |
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Rolls-RoyceRolls-Royce will provide the Trent-700 engines for the aircraft and engine support throughout the Contract. www.rolls-royce.com |
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Thales UKThales UK will provide the military avionics for the aircraft and avionics support over the life of the Contract as well as training services. www.thalesgroup.com |
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BabcockBabcock is responsible for providing the infrastructure and facilities management as well as the communications information systems support. www.babcock.co.uk |




