Feb 21, 2024 · SINGAPORE—Airbus Defense & Space is revisiting the design and development of a maritime patrol aircraft (MPA) based on the commercial A320 single-aisle airliner, following increased interest from...

Feb 6, 2025 · Based on the Airbus A321XLR civilian passenger aircraft, which entered passenger service on Nov. 24, 2024, the A321 MPA is the newest iteration of a long line of proposed A320-based maritime...

Jan 12, 2023 · On December 22, 2022, the French Defense Procurement Agency (DGA) awarded Airbus Defense and Space and Dassault Aviation two study contracts for the architecture of a future maritime patrol aircraft (Patmar) based on the …

Nov 2, 2020 · Unveiled at Euronaval 2018, Airbus’ A320M3A in its MPA variant appeared to be a natural candidate for the MAWS program, which aims at replacing current German and French MPAs with a next gen system.

The A320 is 37.6 m (123 ft) long and can accommodate 150 to 186 passengers. The 44.5 m (146 ft) A321 offers 185 to 230 seats. The Airbus Corporate Jets are modified business jet versions of the standard commercial variants.

Nov 8, 2024 · A321 MPA will be based on the ultra-long-range A321XLR variant. Aircraft reportedly beat Dassault Falcon 10X in French Navy competition. The French Navy will replace its ageing Atlantique 2 (ATL2) turboprops with a maritime patrol …

Nov 20, 2024 · The A321 MPA promises next-generation features, including advanced sensor systems, increased endurance, and the potential to carry cutting-edge weaponry like the FMAN anti-ship missile. Meanwhile, Dassault’s Falcon 10X …

Aug 13, 2018 · Airbus introduced the A320neo M3A (Modular Multi-Mission Aircraft) concept in July 2018. It is a military derivative of the Airbus A320 new engine option (NEO) twin-engine commercial jet airliner, designed and developed by Airbus.

Oct 24, 2018 · Well suited to low-altitude loiter and search, the A320neo platform offers all-round agility and performance, plus high speed and long range, making it ideal for MPA mission currently flown by turboprop aircraft.

Jan 23, 2023 · The 18-month studies, awarded in late December and each worth €10.9 million (U.S. $11.80 million), will focus on the suitability of Airbus’ A320neo and Dassault’s Falcon 10X platforms to replace...