Thailand's Ministry of Defence (MoD) has placed a firm order for an additional Airbus Defence and Space C295 airlifter. This repeat order for a new aircraft, to be operated by the Royal Thai Army (RTA), will increase the country's C295 fleet to a total of three aircraft, a company said late June. The aircraft will be delivered in 2023, in utility transport configuration. The C295 plays a key role for the RTA with missions ranging from cargo transport to medical evacuation and paratrooping deployment. Head of Asia-Pacific at Airbus Defence and Space, Johan Pelissier said: "This additional order from the MoD of Thailand speaks strongly of its continued confidence in our proven military transport capabilities." "The C295 is gaining popularity in Asia-Pacific due to its modularity, manoeuvrability and endurance capability. The low cost of operation com- pared to any other platform of its class makes it a good prospect for the militaries. We certainly look forward to supporting the growing C295 fleet in this region," added Pelissier.
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