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Airbus Expands A330 MRTT Capacity with New Seville Conversion Center

May 20, 2026

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Key Takeaways

Airbus will open a second A330 MRTT conversion center in Seville.
The new line will increase annual conversion rate from five to seven aircraft.
Seville site will also perform MRO work and upgrades on in-service A330 MRTTs.
Airbus has received 91 orders for A330 MRTT from 19 countries.

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Strategic Implications

This expansion may signal Airbus's confidence in sustained demand for tanker aircraft, which could strengthen its competitive position in the global market. The increased production capacity suggests a focus on meeting growing orders, which may indicate a shift in the balance of power in the tanker market.

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What Happened

European Aerospace Giant Boosts Tanker Production Amid Rising Demand

Airbus Defence and Space will open a second A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport conversion center at its San Pablo facility in Seville by the end of 2027, citing a sustained increase in global demand for tanker aircraft. The new line will complement the existing conversion facility in Getafe, near Madrid, and lift Airbus’s combined annual conversion rate. The Seville site will also perform Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul work and upgrades on in-service A330 MRTTs. According to Airbus, the platform has now received 91 orders from 19 countries, representing a 90% market share outside the United States. This development was first reported by AeroTime.

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