Angola receives first C295 airlifter
The first of three C295s for Angola has been delivered in a cargo and troop transport configuration, with the remaining two to be fitted for a maritime surveillance role. (Airbus)
The Republic of Angola has received the first of three Airbus C295 aircraft it ordered in April 2022.
The manufacturer announced the delivery from its Seville production line in Spain on 30 July, saying that this first aircraft has been handed over in a baseline cargo and troop transport configuration, with the following two to be delivered in a maritime surveillance fit.
The National Air Force of Angola (Força Aérea Nacional de Angola: FANA) will utilise the twin turboprops for humanitarian and disaster relief, transport, paradropping, maritime surveillance, search and rescue, fishing and border protection, and other missions as it looks to safeguard the country's exclusive economic zone.
Airbus has not disclosed a contract value or a delivery timeline for remaining aircraft.
For more information on the FANA, please seeAngola – Air Force .
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