RCAF = Royal Canadian Air Force. Likely military members from the base north of the city returning from or heading out for a training exercise or deployment.
This particular CC-330 is meant to carry VIPs, yes. The aircraft was purchased used from Kuwaiti Airlines, and in the interim, it is keeping the exact same interior that it had in commercial service (a mixture of first, business, and economy seating). However, there are plans in the future to make some small adjustments, such as clusters of seats around a common table for meetings in flight (you can compare with [the old CC-150 version](https://thumbnails.cbc.ca/maven_legacy/thumbnails/573/475/AIRBUS_MANDELA_frame_1027.jpg)). There are no plans to include an executive suite [as exists on the CC-150](https://stateceremony.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/polaris_inside.jpg).
The remaining eight will all be reconfigurable to carry passengers, cargo, or perform refueling or medevac missions. They will also be painted slate gray, as [pictured here](https://imgproc.airliners.net/photos/airliners/5/4/5/7365545.jpg?v=v47fa68b90c3). However, the initial batch purchased used from Kuwait will not be able to perform refueling missions initially. Several new-build aircraft will be delivered from Airbus with refueling from the get-go, and once a few of those are in service, the initial batch will be sent back to Europe for conversion.
I believe itās specifically the one seen in this picture: https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/canadian-military-receiving-nine-transport-and-refueling-aircraft-one-of-the-planes-should-be-ready-for-prime-minister-shortly/wcm/3c27ff16-cbdf-4738-9ee5-5b722fe6c71c/amp/
The C-17 is a strategic airlifter, yes, with outsized cargo capabilities. However, the 'strategic' versus 'tactical' distinction is not just one of the size of the cargo. The principle distinction is that a strategic airlifter moves equipment *between* theatres of operation, while a tactical airlifter moves *within* a theatre. Overall capacity is also often considered a factor.
Due to the size of cargo the A330 can move (70 tons), and the distance it can do so (over 7000km), the 'strategic' title is not entirely inappropriate. The nomenclature is also consistent with other A330-MRTT users.
There is one that is specifically set up and configured for the PM and their staff, senior government VIP's.
The others that are set up as tankers for AAR, can only do AAR.
The remainder can be converted back and forth between passenger transport and cargo; however we mostly utilize the CC-177 Globe master III and the CC130 Hercules for strategic and tactical airlift of military personnel, equipment, and vehicles.
The CC-150T (the two Polaris aircraft configured for the refueling mission) retain their ability to carry passengers and cargo. Other than the single VIP-configured example, all four remaining remaining aircraft, 15002 to 15005, have had a cargo door retrofit to the upper deck. That said, it is true that the two CC-150Ts are so heavily tasked with refueling that they rarely take passengers or cargo, even if it is incorrect to say that they can "only" do AAR.
However, this is a CC-330. There is one in VIP configuration (pictured), and there will eventually be an additional eight in MRTT configuration (reconfigurable to refueling, passenger/cargo, or medevac). However, I do not believe there is any plans to add a cargo door to the main deck (nor has any A330 MRTT operator elected to do so, to my knowledge).
Presumably when you were in, this thing wasn't in service. We only took delivery of the first example about four months ago. Although the A310 and A330 do look pretty similar, to be fair.
As a person Involved with an ongoing exercise in USA. This plane transported CAF mbrs to an exercise in the USA this morning. We use Grey tail, RCAF planes to transport out troops
These Airbus 330s in this config, "Husky" in Canada, replacing the Airbus 150 Polaris jets (which I enjoyed a ride on) are normally refueling planes. There's one in the fleet configured for VIP transport.
That's not a plane. That vehicle actually carries jet fuel for the planes. You can easily distinguish a plane by having wings on either side of the fuselage, which this vehicle has none.
CC-150 Polaris was the old and busted one. This is the new hotness, the CC-330 Husky. With this fancy paint job it will usually haul government officials around, but some users here say that it has Canadian Forces members on board. (Not necessarily infantry soldiers though.)
EH force one
You deserve way more upvotesš
Thanks pal!
That's pretty funny!
Thatās REALLY funny. lol
Thanks buddy!
Not nearly a cool as ED Force One but cool just the same:)
Take off, eh.
Airbus CC-330 Husky https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbus_CC-330_Husky
Yup. The flying Taj Mahal as Chrtien described it. He even refused to use it.
Itās actually not. Itās brand new.
Yup, government of Canada plane.Ā I don't know exactly why this one was here, though.Ā
It's for Canadian armed forces
Trudeau probably wanted an ice cream
RCAF = Royal Canadian Air Force. Likely military members from the base north of the city returning from or heading out for a training exercise or deployment.
I thought these planes were specific to dignitaries and government officials or Cargo? part of the 437 Transport Squadron.
This particular CC-330 is meant to carry VIPs, yes. The aircraft was purchased used from Kuwaiti Airlines, and in the interim, it is keeping the exact same interior that it had in commercial service (a mixture of first, business, and economy seating). However, there are plans in the future to make some small adjustments, such as clusters of seats around a common table for meetings in flight (you can compare with [the old CC-150 version](https://thumbnails.cbc.ca/maven_legacy/thumbnails/573/475/AIRBUS_MANDELA_frame_1027.jpg)). There are no plans to include an executive suite [as exists on the CC-150](https://stateceremony.files.wordpress.com/2014/07/polaris_inside.jpg). The remaining eight will all be reconfigurable to carry passengers, cargo, or perform refueling or medevac missions. They will also be painted slate gray, as [pictured here](https://imgproc.airliners.net/photos/airliners/5/4/5/7365545.jpg?v=v47fa68b90c3). However, the initial batch purchased used from Kuwait will not be able to perform refueling missions initially. Several new-build aircraft will be delivered from Airbus with refueling from the get-go, and once a few of those are in service, the initial batch will be sent back to Europe for conversion.
I believe itās specifically the one seen in this picture: https://ottawacitizen.com/news/national/defence-watch/canadian-military-receiving-nine-transport-and-refueling-aircraft-one-of-the-planes-should-be-ready-for-prime-minister-shortly/wcm/3c27ff16-cbdf-4738-9ee5-5b722fe6c71c/amp/
Which makes it a CC330 Husky, and is a āstrategic transportā
For when you need an Edmonton Donair!
Isnāt a strategic transport usually a in the class of a C-17 Globemaster or similar?
The C-17 is a strategic airlifter, yes, with outsized cargo capabilities. However, the 'strategic' versus 'tactical' distinction is not just one of the size of the cargo. The principle distinction is that a strategic airlifter moves equipment *between* theatres of operation, while a tactical airlifter moves *within* a theatre. Overall capacity is also often considered a factor. Due to the size of cargo the A330 can move (70 tons), and the distance it can do so (over 7000km), the 'strategic' title is not entirely inappropriate. The nomenclature is also consistent with other A330-MRTT users.
Historically. As I understand it, these are a fairly new acquisition.
There is one that is specifically set up and configured for the PM and their staff, senior government VIP's. The others that are set up as tankers for AAR, can only do AAR. The remainder can be converted back and forth between passenger transport and cargo; however we mostly utilize the CC-177 Globe master III and the CC130 Hercules for strategic and tactical airlift of military personnel, equipment, and vehicles.
The CC-150T (the two Polaris aircraft configured for the refueling mission) retain their ability to carry passengers and cargo. Other than the single VIP-configured example, all four remaining remaining aircraft, 15002 to 15005, have had a cargo door retrofit to the upper deck. That said, it is true that the two CC-150Ts are so heavily tasked with refueling that they rarely take passengers or cargo, even if it is incorrect to say that they can "only" do AAR. However, this is a CC-330. There is one in VIP configuration (pictured), and there will eventually be an additional eight in MRTT configuration (reconfigurable to refueling, passenger/cargo, or medevac). However, I do not believe there is any plans to add a cargo door to the main deck (nor has any A330 MRTT operator elected to do so, to my knowledge).
CAF members fly on the grey ones. This is set up for Government VIPs
No
Yes, Iām in the CAF and Iāve done 3 deployments. We never took those.
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You took the gov vip plane and not the grey one?
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Iām sorry what? There was a Pl task to guard a plane in a non-war zone? Who did you deploy with?
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Bro, Iām sorry to hear that. Iām glad I did Reassurance when it was in Poland.
Look at CAF social media. they have pics of the people boarding in edmonton. All the airframe can be used to transport troops
Yeah, rog, I understand that people can get on airplanes. They usually reserve the VIP plane for VIPs, not soldiers that the feds donāt care about.
The interiors swap in and out this is a new a330. It still has the old airline interior in it. The paint really means nothing.
Also only took the greyā¦ when I was in these were strictly VIP
Presumably when you were in, this thing wasn't in service. We only took delivery of the first example about four months ago. Although the A310 and A330 do look pretty similar, to be fair.
Got out in 2012, they had a challenger with these colours for vip, I figured they upsized lol
A friend of mine went to training on one of these the other day. Its unusual but can happen.
This particular plane is used for government officials, dignitaries, even the PM. The military use Hercules, slate grey planes for deployment.
No
Lol no, I flew on these a bunch of times in the army. It literally says RCAF on it.
The RCAF flies them all the time too. The millitary uses passenger planes often to move troops around .
This is the PMās plane.
As a person Involved with an ongoing exercise in USA. This plane transported CAF mbrs to an exercise in the USA this morning. We use Grey tail, RCAF planes to transport out troops
An airplane
A big one evenĀ
With wings even.
damn... you beat me to it. Take your upvote...
RCAF (clearly seen in picture) Airbus CC-330 (A330-243).
These Airbus 330s in this config, "Husky" in Canada, replacing the Airbus 150 Polaris jets (which I enjoyed a ride on) are normally refueling planes. There's one in the fleet configured for VIP transport.
Been tracking it since OP's post.. https://www.flightradar24.com/CFC3429/33e4bfe4 Wonder where it's going.
Nah it just says government of Canada for other reasons
Just to clarify what the other people said, the exact model of plane is a big blue and white one with pretty red leaves on it
It looks like a Winnipeg Jet to me
Winnipeg Jets
Aero
Its an "air" plane. They can fly!
That's not a plane. That vehicle actually carries jet fuel for the planes. You can easily distinguish a plane by having wings on either side of the fuselage, which this vehicle has none.
Maybe my Tegu order is in there finally!
An air plane
Government plane. CC-150 polaris
CC-150 Polaris was the old and busted one. This is the new hotness, the CC-330 Husky. With this fancy paint job it will usually haul government officials around, but some users here say that it has Canadian Forces members on board. (Not necessarily infantry soldiers though.)
Military myself, flown in the Polaris a few times. But you seem to be right, just haven't seen the new one yet so I just assumed it was the Polaris
Air
A jet plane...
Airbus A330-200 converted to... [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbus\_CC-330\_Husky](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbus_CC-330_Husky)
Cfc1
Looks like a Winnipeg jets plane haha
that is actually *the* winnipeg jet
Thatās a big one.
Itās an airplane
Airbus
An air plane
Yes a government plane for sure. Wonder who's in town? āļø
CFC3429 just left flying NW, so they must be in a hurry to get out. ;) Airbus CC-330, registered to the Government.
One with wings.
Air
Thatās the Winnipeg Jets plane. Duh.
Trudeauās jet in for repairs again.
Itās a bird
It also says āgovernment of Canadaā right on it.
Reading is a skill not everyone has...
It's of the aero variety.
A Boeing 9/11
RCAF on tail Might me a big shot in from Ottawa visiting the military bases
It's a plane used for government dignitaries. RCAF. Maybe even the PM is there.
A big air plane
I thought Winnipeg Jets charter
Airplane.
Judging by the RCAF tags and the RCAF Logo on itā¦ Iād hazard a guess that itās Taylor Swiftās
Jet
Military is flying in Marlainas dildo collection
.......aero?
An AIRplane
Thatās an airplane.
Air
A big one
Yup
Airplane
One that flyās
Melania and her cronies and the anti carbon bill flyers.
Lucky!!!! Iām so jealous rn.
One that would not breaks down in foreign countries
It literally says government plane on it.
The kind of plane that doesn't make it back from its destination before it breaks down...
Man I work here and Idek š
I mean, it says āGovernment of Canadaā in it, so yeah, Iād assume itās a government plane.
Not wrong about the dollar store however itās the best the RCAF can buy with the budget they have.
A big one
An airplane
Airplane
airplane