EADS / CASA

CASA is the Spanish aerospace division of EADS, the largest aerospace company in Europe and the second largest worldwide. EADS/CASA's Military Transport Aircraft Division (MTAD) is responsible for all military transport aircraft derivatives within EADS, including the Multi Role Tanker Transport (MRTT).

MTAD is currently developing sophisticated control software for a new tail boom that will enable air-to-air refueling for a new military aircraft—the A330 MRTT. This new military aircraft will be derived from EADS' Airbus A330 aircraft, which is the leader in its commercial market segment. As part of the refueling system, this application will also control an artificial 3D-vision surveillance system, a night vision compatibility system, a release and retract system with redundant hoist and lock, and an independent disconnection capability.

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