Serbian Air Force and Air Defence becomes new C295 operator
The Serbian Ministry of Defence has ordered two Airbus C295s and therefore the Serbian Air Force and Air Defence joins the family of C295 becoming the 36th operator worldwide
The contract was signed in Madrid in the presence of senior government members of the Republic of Serbia and Spain. This contract will be accompanied by a government-to-government supervision agreement between the Ministries of Defence of Spain and the Republic of Serbia, which aims to study the development of future defence programs between both nations.
The two aircraft, in transport configuration, will be equipped with the modern avionics suite Collins Aerospace Pro Line Fusion and will contribute to enhance the air transport capabilities of the Republic of Serbia.
The C295 is a twin turbo-prop aircraft with a payload capacity of 9,250kg and a a flight endurance of up to 11 hours.
With this order 33 countries have already relied on the Airbus C295. Deliveries are expected to commence in late 2023.
Clara Bullock
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