The Airbus C295 (previously CASA C-295) is a medium tactical transport aircraft that was designed and initially manufactured by the Spanish aerospace company CASA, which is now part of the European multinational Airbus Defence and Space division.

After receiving the third and last delivery of the C-295 Medium Lift Aircraft under Horizon 2 of the AFP Modernization Program this February, the Philippine Air Force held its formal Acceptance, Turn-over, and Blessing (ATOB) on March 7, 2023 with President Ferdinand R …

Mar 7, 2023 · In its recent operations, the PAF has been utilizing C-295 aircraft extensively to transport relief goods and equipment, and evacuate affected communities following the consecutive typhoons and floodings.

Nov 8, 2022 · The Philippine Air Force (PAF) further fortified its air defense capabilities after formally accepting its first ever ground-based air defense system (GBADS) and a new C-295 MW medium-lift aircraft on Tuesday, Nov. 8.

Apr 6, 2022 · MANILA – The Philippine Air Force (PAF) had its attack and tactical transport capabilities boosted with the formal acceptance of two brand-new Turkish made T129 "ATAK" helicopters and an Airbus Defense and Space C-295 medium lift aircraft Wednesday.

Nov 12, 2019 · The Philippine Air Force (PAF) has formally accepted a new C-295M medium transport aircraft during a turnover ceremony at the Haribon Hangar of the Clark Air Base in Pampanga. The aircraft is the fourth C-295M purchased from Airbus Defense and Space as part of the Command and Control Fixed-Wing Turbo Prop Acquisition (C2FWTPA) project.

Mar 19, 2015 · Airbus Defence and Space has handed over the first C-295 medium transport aircraft to the Philippines Air Force (PAF) at its final assembly line in Seville, Spain. In February 2014, Airbus was selected to supply three C-295 planes to PAF at a cost of PHP5.29bn ($118m), to enhance help the overall lift capability of the air force.

Mar 8, 2023 · The C-295 Medium Lift Aircraft is a twin-turboprop transport aircraft, the newest generation of tactical air lifters, and is also combat-proven with high versatility, operating under all weather conditions in all types of environments.

Nov 9, 2022 · PAF selected a fleet of C-295 tactical airlifters as part of its medium-lift aircraft acquisition programme. These new combat-proven platforms are dedicated for troops and equipment transportation across the archipelago.

Mar 9, 2023 · Marcos said the additional C-295 aircraft will allow the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) to provide “more responsive support” to government agencies especially in emergency situations and on humanitarian assistance and disaster response operations.