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Airbus and Singapore have received full certification for the Automatic Air-to-Air Refuelling (A3R) capability on the A330 Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT), granted by the Spanish National Institute for Aerospace Technology (INTA). This certification marks a world-first in aviation, confirming the A3R system's maturity and safety.

The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) is the first air force to implement A3R on its A330 MRTTs, enhancing operational effectiveness. The certification program included extensive flight tests and missions both in Spain and Singapore, validating the system's performance across various conditions. The A3R system utilizes advanced automation and computer vision technologies to improve precision and reduce operator workload, thereby increasing mission safety and operational flexibility.