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29 March 2010

FSTA MAKES GOOD PROGRESS TOWARDS INTRODUCTION TO SERVICE

Carterton, Oxfordshire - As we move closer towards the Introduction To Service of the Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA) late next year, all major milestones for the development of the FSTA service by AirTanker Services (ATrS) have been met since the Contract was signed two years ago. This important programme will provide the RAF with a safe, reliable and efficient air transport and air-to-air refuelling service over 24 years, using 14 new, specially converted A330-200 aircraft.

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10th July 2009
Getafe, Spain, 10 July 2009 - AirTanker is pleased to announce that the first Airbus A330-200 destined to become a British Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA) was flown from Airbus' Toulouse, France, factory to the Airbus Military facility at Getafe, Spain, on schedule, today.
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4th June 2009
First Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft Takes to the Skies. AirTanker is delighted to report that the first of the Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA) successfully completed its maiden flight today, in accordance with the requirements of the programme.
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27th March 2009
FSTA ONE YEAR ON: following on from the signature of the Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft contract a year ago today, AirTanker Services announces the first programme milestones have been achieved on time, or in some cases, ahead of schedule.
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25th February 2009
FSTA Wings take flight. AirTanker announces the completion of the first set of Future Strategic Tanker Aircraft (FSTA) wings.
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