The Canadian government has confirmed it is spending $3.6 billion (CAD) on nine militarized Airbus A330 aircraft to replace five first-generation A310 aircraft that will actually reach their life limits in the next few years. The new aircraft, designated the CC-330 Husky, will take over from the five CC-150s that were purchased used from a bankrupt Canadian airline in 1992 and are among the last flying examples of the original Airbus airliner. Over the years they've been modified to serve as troop and cargo transports and tankers, and one has been set up as an executive transport for high-ranking officials and media.
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