17 December 2019: The Czech Air Force has ordered two additional Airbus C295 medium airlifters. The aircraft has winglets and ordered in transport configuration. It will be delivered in the first half of 2021.
Currently, Czech Air Force has ordered a total of six C295 aircraft. Along with the agreement, an additional contract was also signed for the upgrade of the four C295s currently in operation with the Czech Air Force.
Alberto Gutierrez, Head of Military Aircraft at Airbus Defence and Space said, "We greatly appreciate the confidence shown by the Czech Air Force in the selection of the C295. This repeat order reinforces its position as the market-leading medium transport and patrol aircraft for operations in all environments."